TITLE 30 - MINERAL RESOURCES

CHAPTER VII - OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

SUBCHAPTER R - ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION

PART 870 - ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND - FEE COLLECTION AND COAL PRODUCTION REPORTING

870.14 - Determination of percentage - based fees.

  (a) If the operator submits a fee based on a percentage of the value of coal, the operator shall include, with his fee and production report, documentation supporting the alleged coal value. Based on this information and any additional documentation; including examination of the operator's books and records, that the Director may require, the Director may accept the valuation submitted by the operator, or may otherwise determine the value of the coal.

  (b) If the Director determines that a higher fee shall be paid, the operator shall submit the additional fee together with interest computed under 870.15(c).