Applicability

Applicability. (1) Except as provided in s. NR 340.035 , this chapter applies to all nonmetallic mining operations that require: (a) A permit or contract pursuant to s. 30.20 , Stats., to remove material from the bed of a natural navigable waterway or a public artificial waterway; (b) A permit pursuant to s. 30.195 , Stats., to change the course of or straighten a navigable stream; or (c) A permit pursuant to s. 30.19 , Stats., to grade or otherwise remove topsoil from the bank or to enlarge a navigable waterway. (2) This chapter applies to permits granted after February 1, 1979. However, ss. NR 340.07 , 340.08 and 340.09 apply to any permits issued prior to February 1, 1979.