Oklahoma SB1979 establishes the Mining and Blasting Residential Protection Act, setting buffer zones and notification requirements for mining and.

Oklahoma SB1979, known as the Mining and Blasting Residential Protection Act, mandates buffer zones of 800 feet around residential areas for mining and blasting operations. It requires applicants to include maps and buffer zone depictions in their permits. The bill also necessitates posting signs and mailing notices to residents within the buffer zone. Non-compliance can result in permit denial, suspension, or revocation, and civil penalties. The Act does not apply to existing operations unless they are being amended.

Oklahoma SB1979 establishes the Mining and Blasting Residential Protection Act, setting buffer zones and notification requirements for mining and.

Oklahoma SB1979, known as the Mining and Blasting Residential Protection Act, mandates buffer zones of 800 feet around residential areas for mining and blasting operations. It requires applicants to include maps and buffer zone depictions in their permits. The bill also necessitates posting signs and mailing notices to residents within the buffer zone. Non-compliance can result in permit denial, suspension, or revocation, and civil penalties. The Act does not apply to existing operations unless they are being amended.