Wyoming Administrative Code

CHAPTER 2 PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS Section 1. General Requirements. (a)All applications shall be filed in a format required by the Administrator and shall include, at a minimum, all information required by the Act and all the applicable i…

CHAPTER 3 PERMITS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF SURFACE COAL MINING Section 1. Prime Farmlands. (a) When prime farmland occurs on proposed affected lands, a mining and reclamation plan shall include the following additional information: (i) A plan for separation and replacement of pr…

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LAND QUALITY DIVISION CHAPTER 4 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS Section 1. General. This Chapter sets forth the environmental protection performance standards applicable to all coal mining opera…

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LAND QUALITY DIVISION CHAPTER 5 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS FOR SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF COAL MINING Section 1. Applicability. The requirements of this Chapter, together with the general performance standards in Chapter 4, apply to all operations descri…

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LAND QUALITY DIVISION CHAPTER 6 BLASTING FOR SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS Section 1. General. (a) The permittee shall comply with all applicable State, local and Federal laws and regulations and the requirements of this Chapter in the use of …

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LAND QUALITY DIVISION CHAPTER 7 UNDERGROUND COAL MINING Section 1. Underground Coal Mining Permit Application Content Requirements. (a) In addition to the requirements of W.S. § 35-11-406, and the applicable regulations contained in Chapter 2, …

CHAPTER 8 SPECIAL BITUMINOUS COAL MINES Section 1. Definitions. (a) For the purpose of this Chapter: (i) “Existing special bituminous surface coal mine” means a surface coal mining operation where: (A) The excavation of the specific mine pit takes place on the same relatively lim…

CHAPTER 9 VARIANCES FOR SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS Section 1. Content of Requests. (a) All requests for a variance authorizing departures in individual cases from the environmental protection performance standards generally applicable to surface coal mining and reclamation op…

CHAPTER 1 NONCOAL AUTHORITIES AND DEFINITIONS Section 1. Authority. These rules and regulations are adopted by the Environmental Quality Council and the Administrator of the Land Quality Division pursuant to the authority granted the Council and the Administrator by the Wyoming E…

CHAPTER 10 LIMITED MINING OPERATIONS FOR FIFTEEN ACRES OR LESS OF AFFECTED LAND Section 1. Commencement. (a) At least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of surface mining operations for the removal of sand, gravel, scoria, limestone, dolomite, shale, ballast, or feldspar …

Chapter 10 Limited Mining Operations for Fifteen Acres or Less of Affected Land Section 1. Commencement. (a) At least thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of surface mining operations for the removal of sand, gravel, scoria, limestone, dolomite, shale, ballast, or feldspar …

Chapter 11 In Situ Mining Section 1. Definitions. (a) "Abandoned well" means a well whose use has been permanently discontinued or which is in a state of disrepair such that it cannot be used for its intended purpose or for observation purposes. (b) "Annular space" means the spac…

CHAPTER 13 NONCOAL REQUIREMENTS FOR EXISTING BENTONITE MINING OPERATIONS Section 1. Applicability. The provisions of this Chapter apply to all bentonite operations permitted as of August 31, 1981. If a conflict occurs between any particular requirements of this Chapter and any ot…

CHAPTER 6 Chapter 14 Blasting for Noncoal Surface Mining Operations Section 1. General. (a) The permittee shall comply with all applicable State, local and Federal laws and regulations and the requirements of this Chapter in the use of explosives. (b) Blasts that use more than fi…

Chapter 2 Regular Noncoal Mine Permit Applications Section 1. General Requirements. (a) All applications shall be filed in a format required by the Administrator and shall include, at a minimum, all information required by the Act and all the applicable information required under…

Chapter 2 Regular Noncoal Mine Permit Applications Section 1. General Requirements. (a) All applications shall be filed in a format required by the Administrator and shall include, at a minimum, all information required by the Act and all the applicable information required under…

CHAPTER 3 NONCOAL MINE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Section 1. General. This Chapter sets forth the environmental protection performance standards applicable to all mining operations. No mining operation shall be conducted except in compliance with the requireme…

CHAPTER IV NONCOAL UNDERGROUND MINING Section 1. Underground mining permit application content requirements. (a) In addition to the requirements of W.S. 35-11-406, and the applicable regulations contained in Chapter II, Sections 1 and 2., applications for an underground mining pe…

CHAPTER 5 EXPLORATION BY DOZING Section 1. Exploration by Dozing for Operations that Affect Three Acres or Less. (a)Any person proposing exploration activities of three acres or less for the removal of gold, silver, jade, opal, agate, diamond or titanium shall be exempt from the …

CHAPTER 6 Chapter 6 Financial Assurance Section 1. Definitions. (a) "Irrevocable letter of credit" is a negotiated financial instrument that is used to pay a beneficiary issued by a banking institution to guarantee payment. (b) "Liabilities" means obligations to transfer assets o…

Chapter 7 Noncoal Mine Permit or Research and Development Testing License Revisions Section 1. Permit and License Revision Applications. (a) Any permit or research and development testing license may be revised by identifying alterations to the mining or reclamation plan in the a…

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY LAND QUALITY DIVISION NONCOAL RULES AND REGULATIONS CHAPTER 8 EXPLORATION BY DRILLING Section 1. Conducting Exploration by Drilling. (a) Any discoverer conducting exploration by drilling within this State, shall do so in strict compliance with …

Chapter 9 Permit Application Requirements for Small Mining Operations Section 1. General. (a) Small mine operations are defined pursuant to W.S. § 35-11-401(j) as surface mining operations that remove no more than thirty-five thousand cubic yards of overburden, excluding topsoil,…

Chapter 9 Permit Application Requirements for Small Mining Operations Section 1. General. (a) Small mine operations are defined pursuant to W.S. § 35-11-401(j) as surface mining operations that remove no more than thirty-five thousand cubic yards of overburden, excluding topsoil,…

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL RULES Section 1. Authority. (a)These rules are promulgated as authorized by the Wyoming Administrative Procedure Act, W.S. 16-3-101 through 16-3-115, and the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, as defined by W.S. 35-11-103(a)(xiii). These rules shall apply in all…

CHAPTER 2 CONTESTED CASE HEARINGS Section 1. Purpose and Scope. These rules are promulgated with the intent to adopt as much of the Chapter 2 Rules for Contested Case Practice and Procedure before the Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH Rules) adopted under W.S. 16-3-102(d) as…

CHAPTER 3 RULEMAKING Section 1. Authority. The Council may promulgate rules necessary for the administration of the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act after receiving a recommendation to adopt a proposed rule or rules from the Director under Wyoming Statute (W.S.) § 35-11-112(a)(i…

CHAPTER 5PETITIONS FOR AWARD OF COSTS AND EXPENSES UNDER W.S. 35-11-437(f) Section 1. Petition and Answer. (a)As described in W.S. 35-11-437(f), a petition for award of costs and expenses must be filed with the Council within forty-five (45) days of receipt of a final order from …

CHAPTER 7 VERY RARE OR UNCOMMON AREAS Section 1. Purpose and Scope These rules are intended to provide a process to implement W.S. 35-11-112(a)(v), which provides that the Council may remove rare and uncommon designations made prior to July 1, 2011. Section 2. Definitions. (a)"Cr…

CHAPTER 8 SMALL BUSINESS VOLUNTARY DISCLOSURE INCENTIVE Section 1. PURPOSE This Rule sets forth the requirements for waiving penalties against small businesses that volun- tarily disclose environmental non-compliance to the Department or discover violations through compli- ance a…

CHAPTER 9DIRECTOR REVIEW OF ACTIONS INVOLVING SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS AND ALL HEARINGS BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT Section 1. Scope. This Chapter shall apply to any hearings, informal conferences, or review before the Department, the Director, an Administrator, or any combinatio…

CHAPTER 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS Section 1.In General. (a)This Chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, specifically Wyoming Statute (W.S.) § 35-11-503. (b)Definitions: In addition to the definitions in the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, for the p…

CHAPTER 10 RECYCLING AND PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT FACILITIES Section 1. In General. (a) Authority: The authority for the rules and regulations promulgated in this chapter is the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, W.S. 35-11-101 et seq. Specifi…

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY SOLID AND HAZARDOUS WASTE DIVISION MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL REMEDIATION PROGRAM CHAPTER 17 Section 1. Authority and purpose. (a) This Chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, W.S. 35-11-101 et seq., specif…

CHAPTER 18 DISPOSAL OF COAL COMBUSTION RESIDUALS IN LANDFILLS AND SURFACE IMPOUNDMENTS Section 1. Authority. Authority: This Chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act (Act), Wyoming Statute (W.S.) § 35-11-503. Section 2. Incorporation by Reference. …

CHAPTER 2 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE LANDFILL REGULATIONS Section 1.In General. (a)Authority: The authority for the rules and regulations promulgated in this chapter is the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, W.S. §§ 35-11-101 et seq. Section 2.Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWLF) Pe…

CHAPTER 3 INDUSTRIAL LANDFILL REGULATIONS Section 1. In General. (a) This Chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, Wyoming Statute (W.S.) § 35-11-503. (b) These rules set forth permit application requirements and to establish minimum standards for…

CHAPTER 4 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION LANDFILL REGULATIONS Section 1.In General. (a)Authority: The authority for the rules and regulations promulgated in this chapter is the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act (Act), Wyoming Statute (W.S.) §§ 35-11-101 et seq. (b)One-time or emerge…

TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 6 TRANSFER, TREATMENT, AND STORAGE FACILITY REGULATIONS Section 1.In General. (a)Authority: The authority for the rules and regulations promulgated in this chapter is the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, Wyoming Statutes (W.S.) §§ 35‑11‑101 et seq. (b)…

CHAPTER 7 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Section 1. In General. (a) Chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act (Act), specifically Wyoming Statute (W.S.) §§ 35‑11-504 and -515. (b) This Chapter governs all solid waste management facilities that are…

CHAPTER 8 SPECIAL WASTE MANAGEMENT STANDARDS Section 1. Applicability. (a) This chapter is applicable to the management of solid wastes as described in subsection (b) of this section. Management of solid wastes listed in subsection (b) of this section shall occur in accord with t…

Chapter 1 WYOMING SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS Section 1. Authority. These regulations are promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, as defined in Wyoming Statute (W.S.) § 35-11-103(a)(xiii), specifically §§ 302(a)(i) and (vii), 302(b), and 302(c)(i). Noth…

CHAPTER 11 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS FOR SEWERAGE SYSTEMS, TREATMENT WORKS, DISPOSAL SYSTEMS OR OTHER FACILITIES CAPABLE OF CAUSING OR CONTRIBUTING TO POLLUTION AND MOBILE HOME PARK AND CAMPGROUND SEWERAGE AND PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS PART A: INTRODUCTION …

CHAPTER 12 Design and Construction Standards for Public Water Supplies Section 1. Authority. These standards are promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, specifically, § 35-11-302. Section 2. Applicability. (a) This Chapter contains the minimum standards for…

CHAPTER 14 FINANCIAL ASSURANCE REQUIREMENTS Section 1.In General. (a)This Chapter is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, Wyoming Statutes (W.S.) § 35-11-101 through § 35-11-2005, specifically § 306 and § 307. (b)This Chapter governs all commercial oil f…

CHAPTER 2 PERMIT REGULATIONS FOR DISCHARGES TO WYOMING SURFACE WATERS Section 1. General Provisions. (a) Authority. This regulation is promulgated pursuant to Wyoming Statute 35-11-101 through 35-11-1803, and specifically 35-11-301(a) (i), (ii), and (iv), and 35-11- 302 (a) (ii),…

CHAPTER 20 PERMITTING, DESIGN AND OPERATION STANDARDS CONFINED SWINE FEEDING OPERATIONS PART A. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Section 1.Authority. This regulation is promulgated pursuant to the Wyoming Environmental Quality Act, W.S. 35‑11‑101 through W.S. 35‑11‑1207, spe…