This section and §§12.110-12.115 of this title (relating to General Requirements for Coal Exploration) establish the minimum requirements for the Secretary's approval of regulatory program coal exploration procedures, and apply to the Commission and to any person who conducts or seeks to conduct coal exploration outside of the permit area.

Source Note: The provisions of this §12.109 adopted to be effective April 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 3093.