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§ 27-1226 – Initiation, extension and completion of reclamation

27-1226. Initiation, extension and completion of reclamation A. Beginning January 1, 2007, if a surface disturbance cannot be practicably reclaimed concurrently with an exploration operation or at an aggregate mining unit, reclamation shall be initiated: 1. Within one year after completing the exploration operation or aggregate mining unit. 2. Within one year after cessation of […]

§ 27-1227 – Substantial changes to approved reclamation plan

27-1227. Substantial changes to approved reclamation plan A. The state mine inspector must approve any substantial change to an approved reclamation plan as provided by this section before the change is implemented. B. The owner or operator of the exploration operation or aggregate mining unit shall submit a notice of a proposed change to the […]

§ 27-1228 – Transferring an approved reclamation plan

27-1228. Transferring an approved reclamation plan A. A reclamation plan may be transferred from one person to another, by operation of law or otherwise, if the current owner or operator notifies the state mine inspector in writing before the transfer. The notice shall include: 1. The name, address, telephone number and statutory agent of the […]

§ 27-1231 – Public disclosure of information; definition

27-1231. Public disclosure of information; definition A. The state mine inspector shall make available to the public any records, reports or information obtained or prepared by the inspector, unless a notice accompanying the information or any part of the information states that the information is a trade secret or is otherwise confidential to the party’s […]

§ 27-1232 – Coordination with other governmental agencies

27-1232. Coordination with other governmental agencies A. The state mine inspector shall coordinate the review and approval of reclamation plans with the state land department, the United States bureau of land management, the United States forest service and other agencies that own and manage public lands on which exploration operations or aggregate mining facilities are […]

§ 27-1234 – Plan review and evaluation by private consultants

27-1234. Plan review and evaluation by private consultants A. Subject to section 38-503 and other applicable statutes and rules, the state mine inspector may contract with a private consultant for the purpose of assisting the inspector in reviewing reclamation plans that are submitted under this chapter to determine whether the plans meet the criteria and […]

§ 27-1235 – Appeals

27-1235. Appeals A person may appeal a state mine inspector action taken pursuant to this chapter as provided in title 41, chapter 6, article 10.