Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-745.19
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Augering operations
Official statutory text
The operator shall conduct any augering operation associated
with surface mining in a manner to maximize recoverability of coal
and other mineral reserves remaining after the operation and
reclamation are complete, and seal all auger holes with an
impervious and noncombustible material in order to prevent drainage
except where the Department determines that the resulting
impoundment of water in such auger holes may create a hazard to the
environment or the public health or safety. The Department may
prohibit augering if necessary to maximize the utilization
recoverability or conservation of the solid fuel resources or to
protect against adverse water quality impacts.
with surface mining in a manner to maximize recoverability of coal
and other mineral reserves remaining after the operation and
reclamation are complete, and seal all auger holes with an
impervious and noncombustible material in order to prevent drainage
except where the Department determines that the resulting
impoundment of water in such auger holes may create a hazard to the
environment or the public health or safety. The Department may
prohibit augering if necessary to maximize the utilization
recoverability or conservation of the solid fuel resources or to
protect against adverse water quality impacts.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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