Regulations last checked for updates: Feb 09, 2026

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Jan 27, 2026
§ 905.764 - Process for designating areas unsuitable for surface coal mining operations.

Part 764 of this chapter, State Processes for Designating Areas Unsuitable for Surface Coal Mining Operations, pertaining to petitions, initial processing, hearing requirements, decisions, data base and inventory systems, public information, and regulatory responsibilities shall apply to surface coal mining operations beginning one year after the effective date of this program.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201
source: 53 FR 26575, July 13, 1988, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 905.764