Chapter16. MINERAL RESOURCES.  


Article 1. Surface Mining Reclamation Generally.
§ 9-16-1. Short title.
§ 9-16-1.1. Legislative findings.
§ 9-16-2. Definitions.
§ 9-16-3. Purpose of article.
§ 9-16-4. Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Required; exemptions; applicability.
§ 9-16-5. Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Application; issuance.
§ 9-16-6. Permit for engaging in surface mining operations - Amendments.
§ 9-16-7. Duties of operators.
§ 9-16-8. Bonds, cash deposits or securities deposits of operators.
§ 9-16-9. Right of entry upon lands for inspections as to compliance with provisions of article.
§ 9-16-10. Enforcement of provisions of article - Written notices of violations; hearings; entry of orders by director; appeals from orders of director.
§ 9-16-11. Enforcement of provisions of article - Institution of civil action for enforcement of final order of director; engaging in surface mining without valid permit; willful misrepresentations, etc., in applications; rights of exception and appeal.
§ 9-16-12. Disposition of fees and penalties.
§ 9-16-13. Administration of article.
§ 9-16-14. Applicability of provisions of article.
§ 9-16-15. Article supplemental; repeal of conflicting laws.
Article 2. Coal Surface Mining Reclamation.
Article 3. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation.
§ 9-16-70. Short title.
§ 9-16-71. Declaration of public policy and legislative intent; all land surface mined under this article shall be reclaimed.
§ 9-16-72. Definitions.
§ 9-16-73. Surface Mining Commission - Creation; composition; officers; compensation; meetings; offices; funds; removal of members.
§ 9-16-74. Surface Mining Commission - Powers.
§ 9-16-75. Adoption of rules pursuant to Alabama Administrative Procedure Act; written notification of commission's rulemaking activities.
§ 9-16-76. Conflict of interest; penalty.
§ 9-16-77. Division of Hearings and Appeals.
§ 9-16-78. Hearing officer; powers; witness fees.
§ 9-16-79. Hearings and appeals procedure.
§ 9-16-80. Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Division - Creation; director; chief; transfer of books, records, powers, rights, and personnel.
§ 9-16-81. Licenses required; application; qualifications; fees.
§ 9-16-82. Permits - Required; term; successor in interest; termination; renewal; application.
§ 9-16-83. Permits - Contents of application; reclamation plan; copy of application filed for public inspection; insurance; blasting plan.
§ 9-16-84. Reclamation plans; contents.
§ 9-16-85. Permits - Approval or denial by authority; filing of violation schedule; issuance to mine on prime farm land.
§ 9-16-86. Permits - Revisions; application; revision or modification by authority.
§ 9-16-87. Permits - Coal exploration.
§ 9-16-88. Permits - Review and appeal of applications.
§ 9-16-89. Performance bonds and bond releases.
§ 9-16-90. Environmental protection performance standards.
§ 9-16-91. Surface effects of underground coal mining; requirements; remedies.
§ 9-16-92. Inspections; authority to inspect records, equipment, premises; etc.; violations; maintenance of records, etc., by permittee; authority to enter upon all lands of the state.
§ 9-16-93. Violations; inspection by authority; remedial actions; hearing; action by Attorney General.
§ 9-16-94. Penalties.
§ 9-16-95. Citizens' actions; attorneys, etc., fees allowed as damages.
§ 9-16-96. Designation of areas unsuitable for surface coal mining; right to petition; review and public hearing; areas exempt from mining operations.
§ 9-16-97. Water rights.
§ 9-16-98. Experimental practices.
§ 9-16-99. Surface mining operations not subject to this article.
§ 9-16-100. Confidentiality of records.
§ 9-16-101. Leases of certain lands.
§ 9-16-102. Reports of certain coal sales.
§ 9-16-103. Alabama Surface Mining Fund.
§ 9-16-104. Reimbursement and funding.
§ 9-16-105. Constitutionality and validity of article.
§ 9-16-106. Provisions cumulative; certain laws not repealed.
§ 9-16-107. Effective date.
Article 4. Abandoned Mine Reclamation.
§ 9-16-120. Legislative intent.
§ 9-16-121. Definitions.
§ 9-16-122. Abandoned Mine Reclamation Fund.
§ 9-16-123. Reclamation priorities.
§ 9-16-124. Lands and waters eligible for reclamation.
§ 9-16-125. Reclamation program.
§ 9-16-126. Right of entry.
§ 9-16-127. Acquisition and disposition of lands.
§ 9-16-128. Landowners' actions; review by director; prior right of purchase; review by court.
§ 9-16-129. Property subject to lien; statement by director; amount; priority.
§ 9-16-130. Filling voids, sealing tunnels, shafts, etc.
§ 9-16-131. Interagency cooperation.
§ 9-16-132. Injunctions.
§ 9-16-133. Powers of director.
§ 9-16-134. Insurance.
§ 9-16-135. Special Abandoned Mine Reclamation Trust Fund; deposit, administration and disbursal of funds.