LAC 43:XV.1701. Responsibilities

A. Persons seeking to engage in surface coal mining and reclamation operations must submit an application for and obtain a permit for those operations in accordance with this Subpart. Persons seeking to conduct coal exploration or development operations must first file the notice of intention or obtain approval of the office as required under Chapter 21. B. The office shall review each application for exploration approval and for a permit, approve or disapprove each permit application or exploration application, and issue, condition, suspend or revoke exploration approval, permits, renewals or revised permits.