Surface mineral mines; authorizes a locality to regulate certain aspects.

Surface mineral mines; local authority.Authorizes a locality to regulate certain aspects of surface mineralmines including (i) creating a reasonable buffer zone around anyblasting area of any surface mineral mine adjacent to or within areasonable distance of a school, park, or other public gatheringspace; (ii) approving the plan of operation and the bond requirementsfor a surface mining operation permit; and (iii) requiring a reasonabledecrease in the approved height of a mine refuse pile, provided suchdecrease will not affect its safety or structural integrity.