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...(A) Procedure for requesting a reclamation phase approval conference or a performance 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 15...

...(A) All signs and markers required to be posted shall be of uniform design throughout the operation, easily visible, and shall be made of durable material. The signs and markers shall be maintained during all operations to which they pertain and shall conform to local ordinances and codes. (B) Signs identifying the mine area shall be displayed at all points of access to the permit area from public roads. Signs shall...

...(A) To prevent topsoil from being contaminated by spoil or waste materials or otherwise wasted, the permittee or operator shall remove the topsoil as a separate operation from areas to be disturbed. Topsoil shall be immediately redistributed according to the requirements of paragraph (C) of this rule on areas graded to the approved postmining configuration. The topsoil shall be segregated, stockpiled, and protected f...

...(A) General. Mining shall be planned and conducted to minimize disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance in both the permit and adjacent areas, to prevent material damage to the hydrologic balance outside the permit area, to assure the protection or replacement of water rights, and to support approved postmining land uses in accordance with the terms and conditions of the approved permit an...

...(A) General. Mining shall be planned and conducted to minimize disturbance to the prevailing hydrologic balance in both the permit and adjacent areas, to prevent material damage to the hydrologic balance outside the permit area, to assure the protection or replacement of water rights, and to support approved postmining land uses in accordance with the terms and conditions of the approved permit an...

...(A) General. (1) The provisions of this rule shall apply to all surface blasting operations, including surface blasting operations incident to underground mining, on all coal mining and reclamation operations and on coal exploration operations. For box or contour cuts associated with development of underground mine entries, this rule shall apply to all material above the coal seam to be mined. For vertical shafts an...

...(A) Coal 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 m...

...(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...

...(A) Any person conducting coal mining operations shall, to the extent possible using the best technology currently available, minimize disturbances and adverse impacts on fish, wildlife and related environmental values, and achieve enhancement of such resources where practicable. (B) (1) No coal mining operation shall be conducted which: (a) Is likely to jeopardize the continued existence of endangered or threat...

...(A) In order to achieve the approximate original contour, the operator shall, as provided by this rule, transport, backfill, compact where advisable to ensure stability or to prevent leaching of toxic materials, and grade all spoil material to eliminate all highwalls, spoil piles, and depressions. Where highwalls are reduced by blasting, all of the provisions of this rule will apply. Small depressions may be left if ...

...(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) All affected areas shall be reclaimed in a timely manner: (1) To conditions that are capable of supporting the uses which they were capable of supporting before any mining; or (2) To higher or better uses achievable under criteria and procedures of paragraph (D) of this rule. (B) The premining uses of land to which the postmining land use is compared shall be those uses which the land previously supported, if ...

...(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...

...(A) Each applicant for a coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit a description, plans and drawings for each support facility to be constructed, used or maintained within the proposed permit area, in addition to mapping of certain support facilities as required in 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 Cod...

...(A) Each applicant for a coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit a description, plans and drawings for each support facility to be constructed, used or maintained within the proposed permit area, in addition to mapping of certain support facilities as required in 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 th...

...(A) Underground 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...

...(A) Special requirements. Coal mining and reclamation operations conducted on prime farmland shall 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 paragrap...

...(A) Applicability. Each person who operates a coal preparation plant or support facility in connection with a coal mine but not located within the permit area for a specific mine shall obtain a permit in accordance with paragraph (I) of rule 1501:13-4-12 of the Administrative Code, obtain performance security in accordance with section 1513.08 of the Revised Code and these rules, and operate the plant or support faci...

...(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...