APPCOR12252

• Permit No: C1981014
• IBM Index Class Name: Application Correspondence
• Doc Date: 1/26/1983
• Doc Name: REGULATORY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MINES IN CLOSE PROXIMITY
• From: MLRD
• To: DORCHESTER COAL CO
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
D Monte Pascoe, Ezeculive Duecior
MINED LAND RECLAMATION DIVISION
DAVID C. SHEL70N Director
Richartl D Lamm
Governor
T0:
FROM:
SUBJECT
January 26, 1983
Dorchester Coal Company
David C. Shelton
Regulatory Relationship Between Mines In Close Proximity
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No where else in the state do we have mines operating in such close
proximity to each other and having such a close hydrologic and physical
relationship as in your area near Florence. Over the years this has
necessitated and will continue to necessitate close cooperation between
your coal mining companies and between the Division and your companies.
Of primary concern recently has been the issue of who should permit what
activities. Because some of you undertake coal mining and reclamation
activities or exploration activities on land perntitted by another
company, the question arises as to who is responsible for permitting
those activites. I am proposing to you that each company should ensure
that the activities it undertakes are permitted under the Coal Program,
regardless of the ownership of the land. This means the company
undertaking an activity which must be permitted should ensure that is is
so permitted and appropriately bonded. If it is unclear as to who
actually did a certain activity we will look to the holder of the permit
(if any) for that area. If, however, it is clear that a different coal
company from the permit holder undertook the activity we will look to
that unper~nitted coal operator for a resolution of any possible violation.
Udder this policy each of you have the responsibility to: 1) Ensure that
all activities you undertake are permitted, and 2) That anybody pursuing
coal mining and reclamation activities on your land is also permitted.
We will continue to try to integrate the needs of each of you in
relationship to each other, but there is no substitution for your
cooperation and continued communication with each other. I urge all of
you to assess your current activities and any future activities which you
may undertake in light of this policy.
The goal of this policy and our entire program is to achieve sound
environmental control and reclamation in compliance with the law. I
trust that is your goal as well, but because of your close proximity
there can be some difficulties and confusion. This potential confusion
requires some additional effort on your part and ours to identify and
solve issues before they become violations. If you have any questions
concerning this policy please do not hesitate to call me.
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