Tex.
Nat. Resources Code Section 134.014
Coal Exploration Operations
(a)
A person who conducts coal exploration operations that substantially disturb the natural land surface shall comply with commission rules adopted to govern those operations. The rules shall require that before conducting the exploration, a person file with the commission notice of intent to explore and include with the notice:(1)
a description of the exploration area and the period of proposed exploration; and(2)
provisions for reclaiming, in accordance with the performance standards in Sections 134.091 (Operations Required to Meet Performance Standards) through 134.109 (Variance from Requirement to Restore Contour), the land disturbed in exploration, including provisions for reclamation of excavations, roads, and drill holes and for removal of necessary facilities and equipment.(b)
A person who conducts coal exploration operations that substantially disturb the natural land surface in violation of this section or a rule adopted under this section is subject to Sections 134.174 (Administrative Penalty for Violation of Permit Condition of This Chapter) through 134.181 (Penalty for Director, Officer, or Agent of Corporation).(c)
An operator may not remove more than 250 tons of coal under an exploration permit without the specific written approval of the commission.
Source:
Section 134.014 — Coal Exploration Operations, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/NR/htm/NR.134.htm#134.014 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
