Coal Mining around Dams
The Committee plays a role in determining the type and extent of coal mining allowed in the vicinity of prescribed dams and their storages. Normally, coal mining leases near prescribed dams include a condition which requires the leaseholder to seek Ministerial approval to mine by any means within an area defined around the dam and the stored water. The Minister will seek the Committee's recommendations before granting any such approval. The Committee will recommend to the Minister the extent of mining which should be allowed and the monitoring and surveillance requirements for the mining operations and the dam.