OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT
Library of COALEX Research Reports
COALEX Research Reports are the products of research and analysis conducted on specific issues relating to the regulation of Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977. The research is conducted in response to requests for information from State Regulatory Authorities, under a cooperative agreement between the Office of Surface Mining (OSM) and the Interstate Mining Compact Commission (IMCC).
COALEX refers to the Library of Surface Mining Materials maintained by OSM in LEXIS-NEXIS and is a major source for the research.
Each Report includes a list of resources which were sent as attachments to the individual who requested the research. To obtain a copy of the attachments or to obtain any additional information, contact Joyce Zweben Scall by phone at 202-686-9138 or by email at JZScall@aol.com.
COALEX STATE COMPARISON REPORT - 238
December 1992
Shari Zook
Division of Reclamation
Department of Natural Resources
1855 Fountain Square Court, Bldg. H
Columbus, Ohio 43224-1387
TOPIC: PERMIT AND ACREAGE FEES (Updates Reports Nos. 147 & 17)
INQUIRY: Please survey the IMCC member states for the following information on coal mining permits: current fee requirements for permit applications, per acre charges, and permit renewal and revision fees. Describe the charges, where appropriate, e.g., indicate if the acreage fee is per "bonded acre".
SEARCH RESULTS: A survey of eleven IMCC member states was conducted via mailed questionnaire. The results of the survey appear below and are summarized in tabular form (see attached table). Copies of a 1990 survey of IMCC states plus two surveys of western states are
RESULTS OF THE SURVEY
ALABAMA
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual Fee |
Renewal |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$2500 per application + acreage fee |
$25 per acre bonded with each application |
N/A |
Revision fee: Ranges from $100 - $1500: $100 - Transfer fee, $250 - Revision to add small acreage, $750 - Revision to change increment lines or reclamation plans, $1500 - Major revisions requiring public notice |
Yes, Coal fees are revised when necessary[Non-coal fees must be revised by statute change] |
The permit review fee was intended to cover review of the application and all revisions submitted by the applicant during the permit review process; the fee is inadequate to compensate for the actual man-hours involved in the review process |
Code of Alabama, 1975, Section 9-16-83(a) authorized rules and regulations effective 1982. Regulation Section 880-X-8B-.07 |
ARKANSAS
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual |
Renewal |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$500: $250 review fee + a $ 250 administrative and enforcement fee for greater than 250 ton exploration |
$500 or $30 per acre annual fee for all areas which will be affected during the following 12-month period, whichever is greater |
This annual administrative and enforcement fee is submitted on the anniversary date of the permit and each subsequent year |
There are no references to fees under the renewal regulations |
There are no references to fees under the revision regulations |
The permit review fee was intended to cover review of the application and all revisions submitted by the applicant during the permit review process; the fee is inadequate to compensate for the actual man-hours involved in the review process |
Arkansas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Code (Code) Section 771.25 |
ILLINOIS
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual |
Renewal Fee |
Revision Fee |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
See below |
$125 per bonded acre for surface mined land |
$5 per acre for each year bond is in force for all other areas. Can be paid in annual increments |
None |
None |
Yes |
62 Ill Adm Code 1777.17 |
INDIANA
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual Fee |
Renewal Fee |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
None |
None |
N/A |
None |
None |
$0.055 per ton of mined coal paid by all permittees to cover the state share of program costs |
IC 13-4.1-3-2 |
KENTUCKY
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual |
Renewal Fee |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$25.00 per year; |
Bond, when required: $100 - $500 per acre/minimum bond; $2000 land affected |
See application and license fees |
See permit and licence fees |
Under 10% change in total acres no fee. Over 10% change in total acres fee is same as permit fee |
Yes |
405 KAR 5:010 and 405 KAR 5:020 |
MARYLAND
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual |
Renewal |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
See acreage fee |
$12 per acre per year to a maximum of $1000; $30 per acre reclamation fee |
See acreage fee |
Same as application (acreage) fee. No reclamation fee |
$100 plus new acreage fee, if acreage is added |
Yes |
Annotated Code of Maryland, Natural Resources Article, Section 7-6A-07. |
MSSOURI
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual Fee |
Renewal Fee |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$100 per permit |
$100 per acre. Fees are on all acreage permitted, not necessarily bonded; Fees are due when permit application is deemed complete |
$100 per permit |
$100 per permit |
$100 for major revisions; $0 for minor revisions |
No |
444.820.1 RSMO Cum Supp 1990 (Surface Mining Law); 10 CSR 40-6.010(6) - Rules |
OHIO
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual |
Renewal |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing |
Statute or |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
None |
$75 per acre. |
N/A |
None |
None |
Yes |
1513.07(B)(1) |
PENNSYLVANIA
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual Fee |
Renewal |
Revision Fee |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or Regulation Cite |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$250 per application for surface coal mines, underground mines and coal preparation plants; $500 per application for coal refuse disposal operations plus $10 per acre for acreage in excess of 50 acres |
$50 per acre reclamation fee for new surface coal mines |
N/A |
$250 per application |
None |
No |
25 Pa Code Section 86.17 |
VIRGINIA
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual |
Renewal Fee |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
None. |
$12 per acre or any fraction thereof for the total acreage permitted |
$6 per acre or any fraction thereof for areas disturbed under the permit. Paid on the permit anniversary |
See annual fee |
Acreage fee applies if revision is to add additional acreage |
No |
45.1-235 E of Virginia Coal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1979; VA.CSMRR 480-03-19.777.17 Permit fees |
WEST VIRGINIA
Permit |
Acreage |
Annual Fee |
Renewal Fee |
Revision |
Do Fees Cover Actual Processing Time |
Statute or |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$1000 |
$1000 to $5000 site specific bond per acre or fraction thereof |
N/A |
$2000 |
None |
No |
New Permit: 22A-3-8(f); Renewal: 22A-3-19(a)(4) |
ATTACHMENTS
Survey conducted by: Joyce Zweben Scall
TABLES OF FEES
ALABAMA
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/ |
Revision |
Cover Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
$2500 + acre fee |
$25 per bonded acre per application |
$500 + $25 per bonded acre |
$100 - Transfer fee; $250 - Revise: small acreage; $750 - Revise: reclamation plans; $1500 - Revise: major |
Yes |
ARKANSAS
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/ |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
$500 ($250 for review + $250 for admin. & enforcement) |
$500 or $30 per acre affected* |
*These fees are paid on the anniversary of permit; |
None - Though intended to cover processing time, fees do not cover actual man-hours |
No |
ILLINOIS
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/ |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
See acreage fees |
$125 per bonded acre |
$5 per acre each year bond in force; |
None |
Yes |
INDIANA
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/Annual Fees |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
None |
None |
None |
None |
$.055 per ton - Per ton fee of mined coal is intended to cover state's share of program costs. |
KENTUCKY
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/Annual Fees |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
$25 + $100 license per year |
$100 - $500 per acre/min.; $2000 land affected |
See permit fees |
Under 10% acre change = no fee; over 10% same as permit fees |
Yes |
MARYLAND
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/Annual |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
See acreage fees |
$12 per acre per year to max. of $1000; $30 per acre reclam. fee |
Annual and renew fees are same as acreage fees; |
$100 + new acre fee if acreage added |
Yes |
MISSOURI
Permit Fees |
Acreage Fees |
Renewal/Annual |
Revision Fees |
Cover Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
$100 per permit |
$100 per acre permitted, not bonded |
$100 per permit: annual and renewal fees |
$100 - Fee is for major revisions. There is no fee for minor revisions. |
No |
OHIO
Permit Fees |
Acreage Fees |
Renewal/Annual Fees |
Revision Fees |
Cover Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
None |
$75 per acre |
None |
None |
Yes |
PENNSYLVANIA
Permit Fees |
Acreage |
Renewal/Annual Fees |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
$250 per application - Fee for surface coal mines, underground mines and coal preparation plants. Application fee for coal refuse disposal operations = $500 + $10 per acre for acreage in excess of 50 acres. |
$50 per acre reclam. fee for new mines. |
$250 to renew |
None |
No |
VIRGINIA
Permit Fees |
Acreage Fees |
Renewal/Annual |
Revision Fees |
Cover Time |
---|---|---|---|---|
None |
$12 per acre permitted |
$6 per acre on permit anniversary |
Acreage fee applies if revision adds acreage |
No |
WEST VIRGINIA
Permit |
Acreage |
Renewal/Annual Fees |
Revision |
Cover |
---|---|---|---|---|
$1000 |
Bond: $1,000 - $5,000 per acre or fraction |
$2000 to renew |
None |
No |