Montana HB633 revises strip and underground mine application and permit provisions, including reclamation plans, contested case hearings, and.
Montana HB633 amends the state's mining regulations, focusing on the application and permit process for strip and underground mines. It revises the requirements for reclamation plans, ensuring operators must protect areas outside the permit area, stabilize and protect surface areas, and prevent land subsidence. The bill also updates contested case hearing procedures, allowing for objections and hearings on permit decisions.
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