§ 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 […]
§ 27-1229 – Notice of plan or substantial change; new exploration operations; new aggregate mining units
27-1229. Notice of plan or substantial change; new exploration operations; new aggregate mining units A. The state mine inspector shall schedule and conduct a public meeting on a proposed reclamation plan for a new exploration operation or new aggregate mining unit or substantial change to an approved reclamation plan within forty-five days after receiving a […]
§ 27-1230 – Notice of plan for existing exploration operations and existing aggregate mining units
27-1230. Notice of plan for existing exploration operations and existing aggregate mining units A. The inspector shall give notice of a proposed reclamation plan for an existing exploration operation or an existing aggregate mining unit. The notice shall be: 1. Filed with the secretary of state. 2. Sent by first class mail to cities and […]
§ 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 […]
§ 27-1233 – Fees; plan submissions; substantial changes; aggregate mining reclamation fund
27-1233. Fees; plan submissions; substantial changes; aggregate mining reclamation fund A. The state mine inspector may establish by rule a fee to be collected from the owner or operator of each exploration operation and aggregate mining unit at the time the owner or operator submits a plan under article 3 or 4 of this chapter […]
§ 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.