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AR Code § 15-57-408 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 57 - Mining And Reclamation Generally|Subchapter 4 - Quarry Operation Reclamation, Operation, and Safe Closure|§ 15-57-408. Notifications of exhausted quarry

 (a) When a quarry becomes exhausted, the operator will notify the Division of Environmental Quality by registered mail that the quarry is an exhausted quarry. This notification will contain the following:  (1) Updated information as required for the notification of intent to quarry per § 15-57-404(a)(1);  (2) The beginning date of quarry reclamation must be within six (6) months of the notification of exhausted quarry;  (3) The anticipated date reclamation will be completed. All earthwork and revegetation must be completed within the specified time. If revegetation is not approved, the operator will have another year to complete seeding, as required; and  (4) The quarry reclamation map should contain the following:  (A) Identification of all planned roads, water impoundments, final walls, final floors, unconsolidated slopes, quarry rims, areas to be revegetated, berms, other man-made structures, and unaffected areas;  (B) The map shall show planned reclamation according to the requirements of the reclamation plan; and  (C) The affected land acreage to be reclaimed will be shown to the nearest acre.      (b) If the operator fails to notify the division of this change of status, the division will notify the operator by citation. The operator will then have sixty (60) days to file said notification and commence with plans to reclaim the quarry site as per the requirements of this subchapter.  (c) If the operator fails to file notification within the required sixty (60) days, the division may levy a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) per day by citation to the operator until notification is received by the division. The maximum fine is five thousand dollars ($5,000).  (d) If the operator fails to notify the division within sixty (60) days and the fine is in effect, then the division may declare the operator in default and order the operator to begin reclamation as required or the division may forfeit bond and issue a contract to have the site reclaimed as per the reclamation plan.
AR Code § 15-57-411 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 57 - Mining And Reclamation Generally|Subchapter 4 - Quarry Operation Reclamation, Operation, and Safe Closure|§ 15-57-411. Complaints of violations of this subchapter

 (a) The operator is required to document and respond to complaints by neighbors and citizens as they relate to the requirements of this subchapter. A record of the complaints and responses will be kept on file at the quarry office or company office for a minimum of two (2) years and sent to the Division of Environmental Quality.  (b) Any complaints received by the division as they relate to this subchapter will be forwarded to the operator. The operator's response will be kept on file for future divisional review at the quarry office or the company office for a minimum of two (2) years.  (c) The division shall investigate complaints by neighbors and citizens to determine if violations of this subchapter have occurred.
AR Code § 15-57-413 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 57 - Mining And Reclamation Generally|Subchapter 4 - Quarry Operation Reclamation, Operation, and Safe Closure|§ 15-57-413. Hearing

 An operator may request and obtain an adjudicatory hearing and review by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission of any decision by the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality to enforce the provisions of this subchapter, including any action to impose a civil penalty, stop quarrying activities, or forfeit a bond. The decision of the commission shall be final and may be appealed by the operator to the circuit court of the county in which the quarry is located in accordance with the Arkansas Code.
AR Code § 15-57-414 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 57 - Mining And Reclamation Generally|Subchapter 4 - Quarry Operation Reclamation, Operation, and Safe Closure|§ 15-57-414. Distribution of fees, fines, and forfeiture amounts

 (a) The Division of Environmental Quality shall collect fees, fines, and bond forfeiture amounts pursuant to this subchapter.  (b) These revenues, along with gifts, grants, donations, and other funds received under this subchapter, including all interest earned, shall be deposited into the Land Reclamation Fund established by § 15-57-319.  (c) The division shall use these funds pursuant to this subchapter for contract awards for the reclamation of affected lands as required by this subchapter.  (d) When accumulated funds equal the product of ten percent (10%) of the number of acres of affected lands times one thousand dollars ($1,000), surplus funds shall be deposited into the State Treasury as general revenues.
AR Code § 15-58-101 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-58-101. Title

 This chapter shall be known and may be cited as the “Arkansas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act of 1979”.
AR Code § 15-58-105 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-58-105. Public agencies, utilities, and corporations

 Any agency, unit, or instrumentality of federal, state, or local government, including any publicly owned utility or publicly owned corporation of federal, state, or local government, which proposes to engage in surface coal mining operations which are subject to the requirements of this chapter shall comply with the provisions of this chapter and the rules issued pursuant to this chapter.
AR Code § 15-58-106 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-58-106. Exempt activities

 This chapter does not apply to any of the following activities:   (1)  (A) The mining, surface or otherwise, of any minerals or materials other than coal.  (B) All minerals and materials other than coal, when applicable, shall be regulated according to the Arkansas Open-Cut Land Reclamation Act of 1977 [repealed] or the Arkansas Quarry Operation, Reclamation, and Safe Closure Act, § 15-57-401 et seq.;    (2) The extraction of coal by a landowner for his or her own noncommercial use from land owned or leased by him or her;  (3) The extraction of coal as an incidental part of federal, state, or local government-financed highway or other construction under rules established by the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission; or  (4) The extraction of coal incidental to the extraction of other minerals where coal does not exceed sixteen and two-thirds percent (16 2/3%) of the tonnage of minerals removed for purposes of commercial use or sale or for coal exploration.
AR Code § 15-58-107 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 1 - General Provisions|§ 15-58-107. Water rights and replacement

 (a) Nothing in this chapter shall be construed as affecting in any way the right of any person to enforce or protect, under applicable law, his or her interest in water resources affected by a surface coal mining operation.  (b) The operator of a surface coal mine shall replace the water supply of an owner of interest in real property who obtains all or part of his or her supply of water for domestic, agricultural, industrial, or other legitimate use from an underground or surface source where the supply has been affected by contamination, diminution, or interruption proximately resulting from the surface coal mine operation.
AR Code § 15-58-201 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-201. Division — Jurisdiction, powers, and duties

 (a) The Division of Environmental Quality is designated as the official agency whose duty it is to establish policies and guidelines, to administer the guidelines contained in this chapter, and to institute other reasonable rules and guidelines as they become necessary pursuant to this chapter. The rules may provide differing terms and provisions for particular conditions, particular mining techniques, types of coal, particular areas of the state, surface mines, and the surface impacts of underground mines or any other differences which appear relevant and necessary so long as the action taken is consistent with attainment of the general intent and purposes of this chapter.  (b) Exclusive jurisdiction over those aspects of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in this state regulated by the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87, shall be vested in the division.
AR Code § 15-58-202 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-202. Commission — Powers and duties

 (a) The authority shall be vested in the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission to establish policies and guidelines and take such other actions as are necessary to ensure the development, administration, and enforcement of a state program which meets the requirements of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87, and, in doing so, shall have the following duties and powers:  (1) To adopt, amend, and issue rules in accordance with the procedures set forth herein pertaining to surface coal mining and reclamation operations in accordance with but no more restrictive than the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87, consistent with the general intent and purposes of this chapter and consistent with but no more restrictive than the regulations issued by the United States Secretary of the Interior pursuant to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87, as required for the state to develop an approved state program and to assume and retain exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations pursuant to section 503 of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87;  (2) To adopt, amend, and issue rules in accordance with the procedures set forth in this subchapter pertaining to the reclamation of abandoned mines in this state in accordance with the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87, as required for the state to develop an approved state abandoned mine reclamation program and to assume and retain exclusive jurisdiction over the regulation of abandoned mine reclamation in this state pursuant to Title IV of the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87;  (3) To conduct administrative hearings and to perform all necessary functions pursuant thereto and exercise discretionary review pursuant to the provisions of this chapter over all aspects of surface coal mining and reclamation operations performed within this state;  (4) To designate lands unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining in accordance with provisions of this chapter and the rules issued pursuant to this chapter; and  (5) To perform other duties and acts required by and provided for in this chapter or reasonably necessary to carry out the purposes of this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter.    (b) The commission shall have the authority to promulgate rules to amend the provisions of this chapter when such amendments are permitted by an amendment to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, Pub. L. No. 95-87, subsequent to the enactment of this chapter.
AR Code § 15-58-204 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-204. Adoption of rules

 (a) Before the adoption, amendment, or repeal of any rule, the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission shall give public notice and the opportunity for a public hearing under §§ 15-58-207 and 15-58-208.  (b)  (1) If the commission finds that imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare requires adoption of a rule upon less than twenty (20) days' notice and states in writing its reasons for that finding, it may proceed without prior notice or hearing, or upon any abbreviated notice and hearing that it may choose, to adopt an emergency rule.  (2) The rule may be effective for no longer than one hundred eighty (180) days.    (c)  (1) A person has the right to petition for the issuance, amendment, or repeal of any rule.  (2) Within ninety (90) days after submission of a petition, the commission either shall deny the petition, stating in writing its reasons for the denial, or shall initiate rulemaking proceedings in accordance with subsection (a) of this section.    (d)  (1) The commission shall file with the Secretary of State a certified copy of each rule adopted by it.  (2) The Secretary of State shall keep a permanent register of the rule open to public inspection.  (3)  (A) Each rule shall be effective twenty (20) days after filing, unless a later date is specified by law or in the rule.  (B) However, an emergency rule may become effective immediately upon filing or at a stated time less than twenty (20) days after filing if the commission finds that this effective date is necessary because of imminent peril to the public health, safety, or welfare.  (C) The commission's finding and a brief statement of the reasons shall be filed with the rule.  (D) The commission shall take appropriate measures to make emergency rules known to the persons who may be affected by them.      (e) A rule shall not be valid unless adopted and filed in substantial compliance with this chapter.
AR Code § 15-58-205 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-205. Inspections

 (a) The Director of the Division of Environmental Quality shall require such monitoring and reporting, shall cause to be made such inspections of any surface coal mining and reclamation operations, shall require the maintenance of such signs and markers, and shall take such other actions as are necessary to administer, enforce, and evaluate the administration of this chapter and to meet the state program requirements. For these purposes, the director or his or her authorized representatives, upon presentation of appropriate identifying credentials, shall have a right of entry to, upon, or through any surface coal mining and reclamation operations and, at reasonable times and without delay, may have access to and copy any records and inspect any monitoring equipment or method of operation required under this chapter or the rules issued pursuant to this chapter.  (b) The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission shall issue rules which provide for informing the operator of violations detected by an inspector, for making public all inspection and monitoring reports and other records and reports adequate to enforce the requirements of and to carry out the terms and purpose of this chapter. The rules shall also provide at a minimum for inspections without prior notice to the permittee or his or her agents or employees, except for necessary on-site meetings with the permittee, on an irregular basis averaging not less than one (1) partial inspection per month and one (1) complete inspection per calendar quarter for the surface coal mining and reclamation operation covered by the permit.  (c)  (1) Any person who is, or may be, adversely affected by a surface coal mining operation may notify the director or any representative of the director in writing of any violation of this chapter which he or she has reason to believe exists at the surface mining site.  (2) Any person who is or may be adversely affected by a surface coal mining operation may notify the director or the commission of any failure on behalf of the Division of Environmental Quality to make proper inspections, after which the director, the commission, or their authorized representatives shall determine whether adequate and complete inspections have been made.  (3) The commission shall by rule establish procedures ensuring that adequate and complete inspections have been made and for the review of reports from interested persons. The rules shall provide that the interested persons are furnished a written statement of the reasons for the final disposition of the matter.
AR Code § 15-58-206 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-206. Prohibition on enforcement personnel having financial interest

 (a) No person performing any function or duty under this chapter shall have a direct or indirect financial interest in any underground or surface coal mining operation. Whoever knowingly violates the provisions of this subsection shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not more than two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500), or by imprisonment of not more than one (1) year, or by both.  (b) The Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission shall publish rules to establish methods by which the provisions of this section will be monitored and enforced, including appropriate provisions for the persons to file for the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality's review, statements, and supplements thereto concerning any financial interest which may be affected by this section.  (c) Any member of the commission who has a direct or indirect financial interest in an underground or surface coal mining operation may continue to serve on the commission but shall abstain from participating in any matter that relates to underground or surface coal mining operations.
AR Code § 15-58-208 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-208. Public hearing — Examiners

 (a) For the purpose of receiving and responding to written comments and objections and for presiding at a public hearing, the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission or the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality may designate one (1) or more examiners.  (b) An examiner may:  (1)  (A) Set the time and location of the public hearing.  (B) Public notice of the information shall be circulated in accordance with rules issued by the commission;    (2) Receive all information submitted pursuant to the pending action and permit or deny cross-examination of witnesses;  (3) Recommend denial or approval, in whole or in part, of the proposed or requested action;  (4) Maintain order at the public hearing;  (5) Generally guide the course of the public hearing; and  (6) Arrange with the applicant, upon request of any party, access to the mining area for the purpose of gathering information relevant to the proceeding.
AR Code § 15-58-209 (2020)
2020 Arkansas Code|Title 15 - Natural Resources and Economic Development|Subtitle 5 - Mineral Resources Generally|Chapter 58 - The Arkansas Surface Coal Mining And Reclamation Act|Subchapter 2 - Administration|§ 15-58-209. Adjudicatory hearing — Application for review

 (a) A permittee or any person having an interest which is, or may be, adversely affected by the following may apply to the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission for an adjudicatory review of the specified determination, request, notice, order, or decision:  (1) A final determination regarding the amount of a lien imposed upon land reclaimed pursuant to § 15-58-404;  (2) A final determination to issue or deny an initial or revised permit or renewal thereof, or to amend or vary the terms of a permit pursuant to § 15-58-207, § 15-58-208, or §§ 15-58-502 — 15-58-508 if a legislative public hearing was held;  (3) A request by an operator for reduction or release of performance bond pursuant to § 15-58-509;  (4) Any notice of violation, cessation order, or order to show cause issued pursuant to §§ 15-58-301 — 15-58-303;  (5) The assessment of a civil penalty pursuant to § 15-58-307;  (6) Any other final order or decision of the commission, the Director of the Division of Environmental Quality, or their authorized representatives for which review is not otherwise provided in this chapter; or  (7) By any modification, vacation, or termination of the determination, request, notice, order, or decision.    (b) Application for review must be made within thirty (30) days of official notification of the action taken in subsection (a) of this section or within thirty (30) days after the director or his or her authorized agent issues his or her decision pursuant to the informal mine site hearing provided in § 15-58-301(c) and § 15-58-302 as determined in rules issued by the commission.