(1) This rule applies to any person who intends to operate a coal preparation plant, processing plant or support facility not located within a permit area of a specific mine. Any person who intends to operate such a processing plant or support facility shall obtain a permit from the department in accordance with the requirements of this subchapter.

(2) Any application for a permit for operations covered by this rule must contain in the mining and reclamation plan, specific plans, including descriptions, maps, and cross-sections of the construction, operation, maintenance, and removal of the preparation plant, processing plant and associated support facility.   The plan must demonstrate that those operations will be conducted in compliance with all applicable rules.