Section 27.21.210. Performance standards.  


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  • The commissioner shall adopt regulations consistent with the environmental performance standards of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 and the regulations promulgated under that Act for both surface coal mining and reclamation operations and surface effects of underground mining with appropriate adjustments to the special physical, hydrological, biological, and climatic conditions in the state. All permits issued under this chapter shall require that surface coal mining and reclamation operations and coal exploration activities must comply with those environmental performance standards.

Authorities

27.21.160;27.21.170;27.21.200;27.21.920

Notes


References

AS 27.21.160 Performance bond; exceptions.
AS 27.21.170 Request and release of performance bonds or deposits.
AS 27.21.200 Coal exploration permits.
AS 27.21.920 Experimental practices.
History

(Sec. 1 ch 29 SLA 1982; am Sec. 33 ch 30 SLA 1992)