Each application for initial, renewal or revision of a surface mining permit for coal, lignite, iron, iron ore and gravel shall be accompanied by application fee as set by the Commission in accordance with a published fee schedule. Initial application fee shall be based on actual or anticipated cost of reviewing the application, at least $5,000. The renewal fee must be at least $3,000 and revision fee at least $500. In addition to application fees, each permittee must pay an annual fee for each acre on which the permittee actually conducted operations for the removal of coal during the year, a fee for each acre of land in the bonded permit area on Dec. 31 of the year and a fee for the permit if in effect on Dec. 31 of the year.

Permit valid for term of not more than 5 years. Annual fee for coal removal operations due not later than March 15 of year following removal operations. Other annual fees as determined by Commission.

Amended by S.B. 288, H.B. 543, 68th Leg., R.S.

Amended by H.B. 1593, 69th Leg., R.S.

Previously deposited to the Land Reclamation Account (0454). Deposit changed as the account was exempt from loss of dedication under § 403.094, Government Code as a federal account.

Amended by H.B. 472, 79th Leg., R.S.