ARM 17.24.1142. DESIGNATION OF LANDS UNSUITABLE: EXEMPTIONS

The requirements of ARM 17.24.1141 through 17.24.1148 do not apply to: (1) lands on which strip or underground coal mining operations were being conducted on August 3, 1977; (2) lands covered by a permit issued under the Act; or (3) lands where substantial legal and financial commitments in strip or underground coal mining operations were in existence prior to January 4, 1977.