2016 Mississippi Code
Title 53 - Oil, Gas, and Other Minerals
Chapter 9 - Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation of Land
Mississippi Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Law (§§ 53-9-1 - 53-9-91)
§ 53-9-29. Reclamation plan included in application; contents

The reclamation plan shall include in the degree of detail as the commission may require by regulation:

(1) An identification of lands subject to surface coal mining operations over the estimated life of those operations;

(2) Information about the condition and variety of uses of the land at the time of the application and the proposed uses of the land after reclamation;

(3) A description of how reclamation is to be achieved, including a schedule of and timetable for significant reclamation activities;

(4) An estimate of reclamation costs;

(5) The steps to be taken to comply with applicable air and water quality standards, health and safety standards and performance standards applicable to reclamation adopted under this chapter; and

(6) Any other information consistent with the federal act as the permit board or commission may require to demonstrate that the reclamation required by this chapter can be accomplished.