43 CFR § 3481.4-2 - What are some examples of circumstances that qualify for a temporary interruption of coal severance?

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title: "43 CFR § 3481.4-2 - What are some examples of circumstances that qualify for a temporary interruption of coal severance?"
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title_name: "Public Lands: Interior"
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section_name: "What are some examples of circumstances that qualify for a temporary interruption of coal severance?"
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# 3481.4-2 What are some examples of circumstances that qualify for a temporary interruption of coal severance?

(a) Movement, failure, or repair of major equipment, such as draglines or longwalls; overburden removal; adverse weather; employee absences;

(b) Inability to sever coal due to orders issued by governmental authorities for cessation or relocation of the coal severance operations; and

(c) Inability to sell or distribute coal severed from the lease or LMU out of or away from the lease or LMU.

[62 FR 44370, Aug. 20, 1997]