LAC 43:XV.5101. General Responsibility of Persons Conducting Coal Exploration or Development

A. Each person who conducts coal exploration or development which substantially disturbs the natural land surface and in which 250 tons or less of coal are removed shall apply for a permit required under §§2101 and 2109 and shall comply with §5105. B. Each person who conducts coal exploration or development which substantially disturbs the natural land surface and in which more than 250 tons of coal are removed in the area described by the written approval from the office shall comply with the procedures described in the exploration or development and reclamation operations plan approved under §2113 and shall comply with §5105.