(a) The commission shall adopt rules and performance standards to govern the granting of permits under this chapter and may impose additional requirements it considers necessary.
(b) A permit issued under this chapter must require that the subsurface construction and operations meet all applicable performance standards of this chapter and performance standards adopted by the commission relating to:
(1) construction, operation, closure, and decommissioning;
(2) casings, liners, and seals for subsurface excavations;
(3) water inflow management and disposal;
(4) ground movement control;
(5) roof control and shaft pillar dimensions; and
(6) spoils and industrial waste management and disposal.

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(c) The permittee shall provide records as required by the executive director to indicate compliance with Subsections (a) and (b) of this section.