5502-S2.E AMH DUNS BYER 10

000677 FAILED 4-18-93

E2SSB 5502 - H AMDS TO H AMD (5502-S2.E AMH PRUI BYER 7)

By Representatives Dunshee and Rust

     On page 17, after line 17, strike all material through "standard." on page 18, line 7, and insert the following:

     "(2) (a)  Counties, cities, and towns may utilize comprehensive plans, development regulations, and operations regulations to regulate surface mining operations in accordance with the requirements and limitations of this subsection.

     (b)  Local surface mining operating standards shall:

     (i)  Address only mining impacts necessary to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public and the environment, and shall not address reclamation activities and other impacts regulated through a permit issued by a state or federal agency.

     (ii)  Be performance-based standards adopted to minimize adverse impacts of mining operations."

     On page 20, after line 14, strike all of section 19

Renumber remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.