R645-200-200. Responsibilities

210. It is the responsibility of any person seeking to conduct coal exploration under the State Program to comply with the requirements of R645-200 through R645-203.

220. It is the responsibility of the Division to receive and review Notices of Intention to Conduct Minor Coal Exploration, to enforce the terms of each Notice, and to receive, review and approve or disapprove applications for Major Coal Exploration Permits. The Division will issue, condition, suspend, revoke and enforce Major Coal Exploration Permits under the State Program. The Division will review and respond to Notices of Intention to Conduct Minor Coal Exploration and initial applications for Major Coal Exploration Permits within 15 days of receipt.

230. The Division will coordinate review of Notices of intention to conduct Minor Coal Exploration and review, approval or disapproval of Major Coal Exploration Permit applications with other government agencies, as appropriate.