62C-17.006. Minimum Size Reclamation Program

(1) To be acceptable for consideration, a reclamation program must contain a contiguous land unit which constitutes the following minimum fraction of the total parcel. Parcel Size (Acres) Minimum Program 20 or Less Total Parcel 21-100 Acres 1/2 of Parcel but not less than 20 acres 101-200 Acres 1/3 of Parcel but not less than 50 acres 201-400 Acres 1/4 of Parcel but not less than 68 acres 401 or More 1/5 of Parcel but not less than 100 acres (2) The Department may make exceptions to these minimums upon justification by the landowner and a finding by the Department that due to unique circumstances, a substantial regional benefit would result from the reclamation proposed.