LAC 43:XV.2911. In Situ Processing Activities

A. This Section applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations utilizing in situ processing activities. B. An application for a permit for operations covered by this Section shall be made according to all requirements of 30 CFR Subchapter G applicable to underground mining activities, which are, for the specific and limited purposes of this Section, hereby adopted and made a part hereof. In addition, the mining and reclamation operations plan for operations involving in situ processing activities shall contain information establishing how those operations will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of Chapter 61, including: 1. delineation of proposed holes and wells and production zone approval of the office; 2. specification of drill holes and casings proposed to be used; 3. a plan for treatment, confinement or disposal of all acid-forming, toxic-forming, or radioactive gases, solids or liquids constituting a fire, health, safety or environmental hazard caused by the mining and recovery process; and 4. plans for monitoring surface water and ground water and air quality, as required by the office. C. No permit shall be issued for operations covered by this Section, unless the office first finds, in writing, upon the basis of a complete application made in accordance with §2911.B, that the operation will be conducted in compliance with all requirements of this Subpart relating to Chapter 61.