Okla. Stat. tit. 45, § 45-789: Rules and regulations

The Department shall adopt and promulgate all necessary rules

and regulations including rules and regulations for hearings and

appeals, subject to the provisions of this act and the

Administrative Procedures Act, for the implementation of this act.

Provided, the Department shall coordinate its regulations with the

Office of Surface Mining to ensure consistency in regulatory actions

and that state interpretations of the law and regulations are not

more restrictive than those of the Office of Surface Mining.