R643-886-100. Scope

The rules under R643-886 set forth procedures for grants to the Division for the reclamation of eligible lands and water and other activities necessary to carry out the plan as approved.

110. Eligibility for Grants. The Division is eligible for grants under R643-886 if it has a Reclamation Plan approved under 30 CFR Part 884.

120. Coverage and Amount of Grants.

121. The Division may use moneys granted under R643-886 to administer the approved Reclamation Program and to carry out the specific reclamation activities included in the plan and described in the annual grant agreement. The moneys may be used to cover direct costs to the Division for services and materials obtained from other state agencies or local jurisdictions.

122. Grants will be approved for reclamation of eligible lands and water, construction of public facilities, program administration, the incremental cost of filling voids and sealing tunnels with waste from mine waste piles reworked for conservation purposes, and community impact assistance. To the extent technologically and economically feasible, public facilities that are planned, constructed, or modified in whole or in part with abandoned mine land grant funds should utilize fuel other than petroleum or natural gas.

123. Acquisition of land or interests in land and any mineral or water rights associated with the land will be approved for up to 90 percent of the costs.