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2020 SESSION

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SB 1093 Surface mineral mines; authorizes a locality to regulate certain aspects.

Introduced by: Jill Holtzman Vogel | all patrons    ...    notes | add to my profiles

SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:

Surface mineral mines; local authority. Authorizes a locality to regulate certain aspects of surface mineral mines including (i) creating a reasonable buffer zone around any blasting area of any surface mineral mine adjacent to or within a reasonable distance of a school, park, or other public gathering space; (ii) approving the plan of operation and the bond requirements for a surface mining operation permit; and (iii) requiring a reasonable decrease in the approved height of a mine refuse pile, provided such decrease will not affect its safety or structural integrity.

FULL TEXT

• 01/20/20  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 20102300D  pdf | impact statement

HISTORY

• 01/20/20  Senate: Unanimous consent to introduce
• 01/20/20  Senate: Presented and ordered printed 20102300D
• 01/20/20  Senate: Referred to Committee on Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources
• 01/28/20  Senate: Failed to report (defeated) in Agriculture, Conservation and Natural Resources (2-Y 10-N 2-A)