§ 816.59 - Coal recovery.  


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  • § 816.59 How must I maximize coal recovery?

    You must conduct surface mining activities

    Coal recovery.

    Surface mining activities shall be conducted so as to maximize the utilization and conservation of the coal, while using utilizing the best appropriate technology currently available to maintain environmental integrity, so that reaffecting the land in the future through surface coal mining operations is minimized.

    [44 FR 15395, Mar. 13, 1979, as amended at 81 FR 93392, Dec. 20, 2016; 82 FR 54979, Nov. 17, 2017]