HB 1759

AN ACT TO AMEND SECTIONS 49-2-7, 53-7-5, 53-7-41, 53-9-7, 53-9-31, 53-9-32, 53-9-33, 53-9-69, 53-9-71, 53-9-83 AND 53-9-105, MISSISSIPPI CODE OF 1972, TO AUTHORIZE THE REGULATION OF SURFACE MINING AND RECLAMATION, AND COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION, TO BE PLACED UNDER THE PURVIEW OF SUCH OFFICE WITHIN THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY AS THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR DETERMINES MOST PRACTICAL AND EFFICIENT; TO AUTHORIZE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY TO MAKE DECISIONS ON TRANSFERS AND BOND RELEASES; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.