# 30 CFR § 772.13: Coal exploration compliance duties

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.13

## Section

- **Citation:** 30 CFR § 772.13
- **Heading:** Coal exploration compliance duties
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** September 22, 2026
- **Source:** Publisher's official text
- **Location:** 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 > PART 772—REQUIREMENTS FOR COAL EXPLORATION

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [30 CFR § 772.1 § 772.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.1.md)
- [30 CFR § 772.10 § 772.10 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.10.md)
- [30 CFR § 772.11 § 772.11 Notice requirements for exploration removing 250 tons of coal or less.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.11.md)
- [30 CFR § 772.12 § 772.12 Permit requirements for exploration that will remove more than 250 tons of coal or that will occur on lands designated as unsuitable for surface coal mining operations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.12.md)
- [30 CFR § 772.13 § 772.13 Coal exploration compliance duties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.13.md)
- [30 CFR § 772.14 § 772.14 Commercial use or sale.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.14.md)
- [30 CFR § 772.15 § 772.15 Public availability of information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-772.15.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.1 § 773.1 Scope and purpose.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.1.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.3 § 773.3 Information collection.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.3.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.4 § 773.4 Requirements to obtain permits.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.4.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.5 § 773.5 Regulatory coordination with requirements under other laws.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.5.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.6 § 773.6 Public participation in permit processing.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.6.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.7 § 773.7 Review of permit applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.7.md)
- [30 CFR § 773.8 § 773.8 General provisions for review of permit application information and entry of information into AVS.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/ecfr-30-773.8.md)

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