Ohio § 1513.36

Full text of Ohio Ohio Revised Code § 1513.36, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 1513.36.

In order to encourage advances in mining and reclamation practices or to allow post-mining

land use for industrial, commercial, residential, agricultural, or public use, including

recreational facilities, the chief of the division of mineral resources management,

with approval by the secretary of the United States department of the interior, may

authorize departures in individual cases on an experimental basis from the environmental

performance standards set forth in this chapter.  Such departures may be authorized if: (A) The experimental practices are potentially more or at least as environmentally protective,

during and after mining operations, as those required under this chapter and rules

adopted thereunder; (B) The mining operations approved for particular land use or other purposes are not

larger or more numerous than necessary to determine the effectiveness and economic

feasibility of the experimental practice; (C) The experimental practices do not reduce the protection afforded public health and

safety below that provided under this chapter and rules adopted thereunder.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ohio § 1513.36

What does Ohio Revised Code § 1513.36 cover?

Section 1513.36 is part of the Ohio Revised Code, the codified statutory law of Ohio. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite Ohio § 1513.36?

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Is this the official text of Ohio law?

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