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 779—SURFACE MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS—MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES > 779.18—Climatological information.

779.18—Climatological information.

(a) When requested by the regulatory authority, the application shall contain a statement of the climatological factors that are representative of the proposed permit area, including:
(1) The average seasonal precipitation;
(2) The average direction and velocity of prevailing winds; and
(3) Seasonal temperature ranges.
(b) The regulatory authority may request such additional data as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this subchapter.

Code of Federal Regulations

[44 FR 15354, Mar. 13, 1979, as amended at 45 FR 51550, Aug. 4, 1980]