Mississippi SB2760 removes the state geologist from certain surface mining provisions.
Mississippi SB2760 amends the Mississippi Code to remove the state geologist from the definition of the Department of Environmental Quality. It also removes the Office of Geology and Energy Resources from the definition of the department. The bill modifies the process for issuing, modifying, or denying permits for surface coal mining and reclamation operations. It requires the department to prepare a brief summary of proposed operations and reclamation upon receipt of a complete application.
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