30 C.F.R. § 870.20 How to calculate excess moisture in LOW-rank coals.
Title 30 - Mineral Resources
Here are the requirements for calculating the excess moisture in low-rank coals for a calendar quarter. ASTM standards D2234–89, Standard Test Methods for Collection of a Gross Sample of Coal; D3302–91, Standard Test Method for Total Moisture in Coal; and, D1412–93, Standard Test Method for Equilibrium Moisture of Coal at 96 to 97 Percent Relative Humidity and 30 °C are incorporated by reference as published in the 1994 Annual Book of ASTM Standards, Volume 05.05. The Director of the Federal Register approved this incorporation by reference in accordance with 5 U.S.C. 552(a) and 1 CFR part 51. Each applicable ASTM standard is incorporated as it exists on the date of the approval, and a notice of any change in it will be published in the (a)(1) Calculate the excess moisture percentage using one of these equations: (2) EM equals excess moisture percentage. TM equals total as-shipped moisture percentage calculated according to Table 1 of this section. IM equals inherent moisture percentage calculated according to Tables 2 and 3 of this section. (b) Multiply the excess moisture percentage by the tonnage from the bona fide sales, transfers of ownership, or uses by the operator during the quarter. [62 FR 60146, Nov. 6, 1997]
Title 30: Mineral Resources
PART 870—ABANDONED MINE RECLAMATION FUND—FEE COLLECTION AND COAL PRODUCTION REPORTING
§ 870.20 How to calculate excess moisture in LOW-rank coals.
