U.S. Code of Federal Regulations

Regulations most recently checked for updates: Aug 28, 2025

§ 3440.1-5 - Compliance with Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act.

Mining on a license to mine shall not commence without a permit issued by the Surface Mining Officer unless the operation is exempt from the permit requirements under 30 CFR 700.11.

[44 FR 42634, July 19, 1979. Redesignated and amended at 47 FR 33146, July 30, 1982]