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...ccordance with paragraph (C)(2) of rule 1501:13-7-01 of the Administrative Code who wishes to claim a tax credit under section 5749.11 of the Revised Code. This rule sets forth the terms and conditions under which the chief may approve an application to perform reclamation pursuant to section 1513.171 of the Revised Code. (B) Identification of potential reclamation projects. (1) The chief shall identify forfeited ...

...formance security release conference. (1) The following persons may request a reclamation phase approval conference or a performance security release conference: (a) A person with a valid legal interest which may be adversely affected by approval of a reclamation phase or release of performance security, pursuant to rule 1501:13-7-05 or 1501:13-7-05.1 of the Administrative Code; or (b) The responsible officer or h...

...stantially comply with the following: (1) Markers shall include fence posts, trees, engineering lath or stakes; (2) The proposed permit boundary shall be marked either with six inches of orange paint or with an orange plastic flag, approximately three feet above the ground; (3) Each marker shall be firmly placed with at least three feet extending above ground; (4) Markers shall be located so that they clearly de...

...andards and effluent limitations. (1) All surface drainage from the disturbed area, including disturbed areas that have been graded, seeded, or planted, shall be passed through a sedimentation pond or a series of sedimentation ponds before leaving the permit area until vegetation is established, at which time vegetation of the area may be the best technology currently available, provided that...

...andards and effluent limitations. (1) All surface drainage from the disturbed area, including disturbed areas that have been graded, seeded, or planted, shall be passed through a sedimentation pond or a series of sedimentation ponds before leaving the permit area until vegetation is established, at which time vegetation of the area may be the best technology currently available, provided that...

...oal mine waste. General requirements. (1) General. All coal mine waste shall be placed in new or existing disposal areas within a permit area, which are approved by the chief for this purpose. Coal mine waste shall be placed in a controlled manner to: (a) Minimize adverse effects of leachate and surface-water runoff on surface and ground water quality and quantity; (b) Ensure mass stability and prevent mass moveme...

...(A) General. (1) All surface blasting operations in coal and industrial minerals mines, including surface blasting operations incident to underground mining and blasting operations on coal exploration operations, shall be conducted by a certified blaster who has obtained certification pursuant to the requirements of this rule. (2) The chief may enter into agreements with other state agencies, bo...

...h resources where practicable. (B) (1) No coal mining operation shall be conducted which: (a) Is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threatened species listed by the United States secretary of the interior; (b) Is likely to result in the destruction or adverse modification of designated critical habitats of such species in violation of the Endangered Species Act of 1973, as amended (16...

... accordance with paragraphs (B) and (C)(1) of this rule, except as provided under paragraph (L) of this rule. (B) Slope measurements. (1) To determine the natural slopes of the area before mining, representative slopes must be accurately measured and recorded. (a) Each slope measurement shall be taken along the prevailing slope extending one hundred linear feet above and below or beyond the coal outcrop or the are...

...(A) Definitions. (1) "Countable tree" means a tree or shrub that: (a) Is in place for at least two years; (b) Is alive and healthy; (c) Has at least one-third of its length in live crown, with green foliage during its growing season, and is not diseased or insect-infested; and (d) Has a root crown or root sprouts over one foot in height. Root crowns or root sprouts over one foot in height sha...

...(A) Road classification system. (1) Each road shall be classified as either a primary road or a secondary road. (2) A "primary road" is any road which is: (a) Used for transporting coal or spoil; (b) Frequently used for access or other purposes for a period in excess of six months; or (c) To be retained for an approved postmining land use. (3) A "secondary road" is any road not classified as a primary road. (B...

...n paragraphs (A)(30) to (A)(36) of rule 1501:13-4-08 of the Administrative Code and paragraph (A)(23) of rule 1501:13-4-08.1 of the Administrative Code, submittal of narrative explanations and descriptions as required in paragraphs (A)(2)(b) and (B)(1)(d) of rules 1501:13-4-05 and 1501:13-4-14 of the Administrative Code, and submittal of descriptions, including maps and cross-sections, as required in paragraph (M) of...

...n paragraphs (A)(30) to (A)(36) of rule 1501:13-4-08 of the Administrative Code and paragraph (A)(23) of rule 1501:13-4-08.1 of the Administrative Code, submittal of narrative explanations and descriptions as required in paragraphs (A)(2)(b) and (B)(1) of rules 1501:13-4-05 and 1501:13-4-14 of the Administrative Code, and submittal of descriptions, including maps and cross-sections, as required in...

...d operations shall comply with Chapters 1501:13-1 to 1501:13-14 of the Administrative Code except where indicated otherwise. (B) Underground operations shall comply with all applicable requirements of Chapter 1513. of the Revised Code.

...(A) The permittee shall either: (1) Adopt measures consistent with known technology which prevent subsidence from causing material damage to the extent technologically and economically feasible, maximize mine stability, and maintain the value and reasonably foreseeable use of surface lands; or (2) Adopt mining technology which provides for planned subsidence in a predictable and controll...

...(A) The permittee shall either: (1) Adopt measures consistent with known technology which prevent subsidence from causing material damage to the extent technologically and economically feasible, maximize mine stability, and maintain the value and reasonably foreseeable use of surface lands; or (2) Adopt mining technology which provides for planned subsidence in a predictable and controll...

...hall meet the following requirements: (1) A permit shall be obtained for those operations under paragraph (F) of rule 1501:13-4-12 of the Administrative Code; and (2) Soil materials to be used in the reconstruction of the prime farmland soil shall be removed before drilling, blasting, or mining, in accordance with paragraphs (B) and (C) of this rule and in a manner that prevents mixing or contaminating these materi...

...(A) General requirements. (1) The permittee shall restore on the permit area streams and wetlands affected by mining operations unless the chief approves restoration off the permit area by means of mitigation pursuant to division (A)(25) of section 1513.16 of the Revised Code and this rule. (2) An applicant's or permittee's request for restoration off the permit area pursuant to division (A)...

...(A) General requirements. (1) The permittee shall restore on the permit area streams and wetlands affected by mining operations unless the chief approves restoration off the permit area by means of mitigation pursuant to division (A)(25) of section 1513.16 of the Revised Code and this rule. (2) An applicant's or permittee's request for restoration off the permit area pursuant to division (A)...

...(A) For purposes of this rule: (1) "Chief" shall mean the chief, his or her authorized representative, or any inspection officer. (2) "Inactive coal mining and reclamation operation" means an operation: (a) For which the chief has secured from the permittee the written notice required under paragraph (A) of rule 1501:13-9-16 of the Administrative Code; or (b) For which reclamation phase II...

...(A) For purposes of this rule: (1) "Chief" shall mean the chief, his or her authorized representative, or any inspection officer. (2) "Inactive coal mining and reclamation operation" means an operation: (a) For which the chief has secured from the permittee the written notice required under paragraph (A) of rule 1501:13-9-16 of the Administrative Code; or (b) For which reclamation phase II...

...(A) Cessation orders. (1) Imminent danger; significant harm. (a) An authorized representative of the chief shall immediately order a cessation of coal mining and reclamation operations or of the relevant portion thereof, if he or she finds on the basis of any inspection, any condition or practice, or any violation of Chapter 1513. of the Revised Code or rules adopted thereunder, or any condition...

...he penalty, the chief shall consider: (1) The permittee's history of previous violations at the particular coal mining operation; (2) The seriousness of the violation, including any irreparable harm to the environment and any hazard to the health or safety of the public; (3) Whether the permittee was negligent; (a) "Negligence" means the failure of a permittee to prevent the occurrence of any violation of the con...

... penalty, the chief shall consider: (1) The permittee's history of previous violations at the particular coal mining operation; (2) The seriousness of the violation, including any irreparable harm to the environment and any hazard to the health or safety of the public; (3) Whether the permittee was negligent; (a) "Negligence" means the failure of a permittee to prevent the occurrence of ...

...(A) Award of costs and expenses. (1) Any person may file a petition for award of costs and expenses including attorneys' fees reasonably incurred as a result of that person's participation in any administrative proceeding under Chapter 1513. of the Revised Code which results in a final order being issued by the chief. (2) The petition for an award of costs and expenses including attorneys' fees must be filed with t...