Colorado § 34-33-117 Coal exploration permit - regulations

Colorado Statutes

§ 34-33-117 — Coal exploration permit - regulations

Colorado § 34-33-117

Title 34Mineral

Art.Colorado Surface Coal

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 34-33-117 (2026).

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(1)Coal exploration activities which cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface shall be conducted in accordance with exploration regulations issued by the board. Such regulations shall include, at a minimum:

(a)A requirement that, prior to conducting any exploration under this section, any person must file with the office notice of intention to explore, including a description of the exploration area and the period of supposed exploration; and

(b)Provisions for reclamation in accordance with the performance standards in section 34-33-120 of all lands disturbed in exploration, including excavations, roads, drill holes, and the removal of necessary facilities and equipment.

(2)Information submitted to the office pursuant to this section as confidential concerni

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(1) Coal exploration
activities which cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface shall be
conducted in accordance with exploration regulations issued by the board. Such
regulations shall include, at a minimum:

(a) A requirement that, prior to conducting any exploration under this
section, any person must file with the office notice of intention to explore, including
a description of the exploration area and the period of supposed exploration; and

(b) Provisions for reclamation in accordance with the performance standards
in section 34-33-120 of all lands disturbed in exploration, including excavations,
roads, drill holes, and the removal of necessary facilities and equipment.

(2) Information submitted to the office pursuant to this section as
confidential concerning trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial
information which relates to the competitive rights of the person or entity intending
to explore the described area shall not be available for public examination.

(3) Any person who conducts any coal exploration activities which cause
substantial disturbance of the natural land surface in violation of this section or
regulations issued pursuant to this section shall be subject to the provisions of
section 34-33-123.

(4) No operator shall remove more than two hundred fifty tons of coal
pursuant to an exploration permit without the specific written approval of the board
or office.

(5) The regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall include any
additional requirements and provisions which the board deems necessary; except
that such regulations shall have a reasonable relation to the purposes and
provisions of this article.