CFR > Title 30 - Mineral Resources > CHAPTER VII—OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR > SUBCHAPTER G—SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS PERMITS AND COAL EXPLORATION SYSTEMS UNDER REGULATORY PROGRAMS (parts 772 to 785) > PART 772—REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL EXPLORATION > 772.13—Coal exploration compliance duties.

772.13—Coal exploration compliance duties.

(a) All coal exploration and reclamation activities that substantially disturb the natural land surface shall be conducted in accordance with the coal exploration requirements of this part, part 815 of this chapter, the regulatory program, and any exploration permit term or condition imposed by the regulatory authority.
(b) Any person who conducts any coal exploration in violation of the provisions of this part, part 815 of this chapter, the regulatory program, or any exploration permit term or condition imposed by the regulatory authority shall be subject to the provisions of section 518 of the Act, subchapter L of this chapter, and the applicable inspection and enforcement provisions of the regulatory program.