REGULATION, LEGISLATION AND TECHNICAL COMMITTEE OF THE
MINING AND RECLAMATION ADVISORY BOARD

LAND AND WATER RESEARCH BUILDING

STATE COLLEGE

SEPTEMBER 26, 1996

10 A.M.

AGENDA
 

  1. Review and discussion of the Comprehensive Plan for Mining Reclamation especially focusing on the goals, principles, and plan elements. (Plan handed out at July 18 MRAB meeting).

  2. Shade Township Areas Unsuitable for Mining Petition: Review and discussion of the Technical Study and DEP recommendation.

  3. Review and discussion of Regulatory Basics Initiative draft proposed rulemakings:
    a. Areas Unsuitable for Mining, Chapter 86.
    b. Small Operator Assistance Program, Chapter 86.
    c. Bonding, Civil Penalties, and Areas Unsuitable for Mining, Chapter 86.
    d. Coal Mine Permitting and Performance Standards, Chapters 86-90.

  4. Review of revised draft of final rulemaking for Postmining Discharges and Licensing and Bonding.