HB1759

Mississippi HB1759 revises provisions for surface mining and reclamation, including permit processes and land designation.

Mississippi HB1759 amends several sections of the Mississippi Code to revise provisions relating to surface mining and reclamation. It authorizes the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality to regulate surface mining and reclamation, including the issuance and modification of permits. The bill outlines procedures for designating land areas unsuitable for surface coal mining, including public hearings and notice requirements. It also details the conditions under which permits may be denied, modified, or revoked, and the process for appealing such decisions.