30 CFR §884.14

1. (a)The Director shall act upon a State reclamation plan within 90 days after submittal. A State reclamation plan shall not be approved until the Director has—
   1. (1)Held a public hearing on the plan within the State which submitted it, or made a finding that the State provided adequate notice and opportunity for public comment in the development of the plan;
   2. (2)Solicited and considered the views of other Federal agencies having an interest in plan;
   3. (3)Determined that the State has the legal authority, policies, and administrative structure necessary to carry out the proposed plan;
   4. (4)Determined that the proposed plan meets all the requirements of this subchapter;
   5. (5)Determined that the State has an approved State regulatory program; and
   6. (6)Determined that the proposed plan is in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws and regulations.
2. (b)If the Director disapproves a proposed State reclamation plan, the Director shall advise the State in writing of the reasons for disapproval. The State may submit a revised proposed State reclamation plan at any time under the procedures of this section.