Ohio Code § 1513.072
Ohio Code § 1513.072. Reproduced from the official Ohio Revised Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 1513.072.
(A) Coal exploration operations that substantially disturb the natural land surface shall
be conducted in accordance with exploration rules adopted by the chief of the division
of mineral resources management. The rules shall include, at a minimum: (1) The requirement that prior to conducting any exploration under this section, any
person shall file with the chief notice of intention to explore, which shall include
a description of the exploration area and period of proposed exploration; (2) Provisions for reclamation in accordance with the performance standards in section 1513.16 of the Revised Code of all lands disturbed in exploration, including excavations, roads, drill holes,
and the removal of necessary facilities and equipment. (B) Information submitted to the chief pursuant to this section as confidential concerning
trade secrets or privileged commercial or financial information that relates to the
competitive rights of the person or entity intending to explore the described area
shall not be available for public examination. (C) A person who conducts any coal exploration activities that substantially disturb
the natural land surface in violation of this section or rules adopted pursuant thereto
is subject to division (E) of section 1513.02 of the Revised Code . (D) No person shall remove more than two hundred fifty tons of coal pursuant to an exploration
permit without the specific written approval of the chief.
Source: official Ohio text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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- Citation: Ohio Revised Code § 1513.072
- Jurisdiction: Ohio
- Code: Ohio Revised Code
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