Kansas Administrative Regulations Agency 47 - MINED-LAND CONSERVATION AND RECLAMATION (KDHE)
Here’s an overview of Kansas Administrative Regulations (K.A.R.) Agency 47 – Mined‑Land Conservation & Reclamation (KDHE):
🗂️ Scope & Structure
Agency 47 governs煤（coal）与地下 and surface mining operations in Kansas, issued and enforced by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE). It includes:
Article 1 – General provisions
Article 2 – Definitions
Article 3 – Application for mining permit
Article 4 – Public hearings
Article 5 – Civil penalties
Article 6 – Permit review
Article 7 – Coal exploration
Article 8 – Bonding procedures
Article 9 – Performance standards
Article 10 – Underground mining
Article 11 – Small operator assistance program
Article 12 – Lands unsuitable for surface mining
Article 13 – Training, certification of operators and blasters
Article 14 – Employee financial interests
Article 15 – Inspections & enforcement
Article 16 – Reclamation (regulations.justia.com)
📋 Key Sections Highlighted
✅ Article 3 – Application for Mining Permit
Requires every coal miner (surface or underground) to file one original and three copies of a complete permit application with KDHE’s Secretary (regulations.justia.com).
⛏️ Article 16 – Reclamation
Sets forth required processes, including:
§47‑16‑5: 30-day written notice prior to entry for reclamation. Emergency reclamation can proceed sooner with necessary findings and follow-up notice (law.cornell.edu).
§47‑16‑6 to §47‑16‑11: Establishes lien authority based on post-reclamation land value increases, appraisal requirements, contractor obligations, and eligibility criteria (kdhe.ks.gov).
📌 Additional Notes
KDHE adopts many federal regulations (30 C.F.R.) by reference—updated as of July 1, 2012—with Kansas‑specific amendments (e.g. replacing “Act” with “state act”) (kdhe.ks.gov).
KDHE maintains PDFs of the full regulation text (47‑1‑3 to 47‑16‑8), available via their publications portal (kdhe.ks.gov).
🔍 For Deeper Reference:
Surface mining regulations PDF (KDHE): sections 47‑1‑3 through 47‑16‑8 ─ the core of Agency 47 (kdhe.ks.gov).
Specific sections like §47‑3‑1 and §47‑16‑5 are accessible via sites like Justia and Cornell (regulations.justia.com).
💡 Need Help With:
Specific Articles (e.g., bonding, penalties, exploration)?
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