In coal: activities involving any type of handling, transportation, storage, and distribution of coal, including coal exploration, development, and production, conducted by Coal Traders, Coal Logistics Service Providers, Coal End-Users, Operators of COCs and SSCMPs, and all other persons engaged in similar activities, such as transporting, hauling, or delivery using vessels and other contracting services [Section 2(5), DOE, Department Circular No. DC2025-09-0016, Rules and Regulations on the Handling, Transport, Storage, and Distribution of Coal]