Modifies provisions related to land reclamation

HB 106 modifies land reclamation rules by clarifying when construction and land improvement activities do not require surface mining permits. It establishes that excavations for construction (under licensed engineer plans or written contracts) or for land improvement (removing excess minerals without commercial use or beneficiation, except for vegetation) are presumed exempt from permitting. Property owners and developers performing these activities will not need permits if they meet the specified conditions, reducing regulatory burden for routine projects. The bill also outlines a process for disputing permit requirements through written appeals, with activity continuing pending final determination. This directly affects property owners, contractors, and land developers conducting permitted construction or non-commercial land improvements.