Bill > HB106

This bill modifies provisions related to land reclamation and surface mining permits in Missouri, clarifying when excavation and mineral removal activities require official permits. The legislation establishes that certain types of excavations for construction or land improvement do not need surface mining permits, specifically including: excavations performed under engineering plans or written contracts with defined completion dates, land improvement projects where removed minerals are excess and not commercially used, and fill dirt excavation. The bill introduces a formal process for determining whether a surface mining permit is necessary, allowing property owners to request an informal conference and potentially a hearing with the director and commission if they disagree with an initial determination that a permit is required. During this review process, the property owner may continue their activities at the site. If a final determination concludes that a permit is needed, standard fees will apply, but if no permit is required, no fees will be charged. The legislation also removes previous restrictions about site designations and specific processing of minerals, providing more flexibility for construction and land improvement projects.

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https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB106&year=2025&code=R