A bill for an act providing for regulation of certain noncoal mine sites, including the reclamation of land above active underground mine sites disturbed by the formation of sinkholes, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

HSB 225 regulates non-coal mine sites, primarily focusing on active underground mines. The bill requires operators to immediately notify the division upon the formation of a sinkhole at or above an active underground mine site. It authorizes the division to adopt rules for reclaiming lands disturbed by sinkholes, issue emergency remediation orders for immediate restoration, and require operators to submit remediation plans. Additionally, the bill clarifies that an operator's total bond amount can cover reclamation costs at any single mine site and makes penalties applicable for violations.