Section 47-1701 – PURPOSE OF ACT.
47-1701. PURPOSE OF ACT. It is the purpose of this act to provide for the reclamation of abandoned mines on state and federal lands and on certain private lands, thereby protecting human health, safety and welfare, conserving natural resources, aiding in the protection of wildlife, aquatic resources, domestic animals, and reducing soil erosion. History: [47-1701, […]
Section 47-1702 – SHORT TITLE.
47-1702. SHORT TITLE. This act may be known and cited as the "Idaho Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act." History: [47-1702, added 1994, ch. 220, sec. 1, p. 703; am. 1999, ch. 44, sec. 4, p. 105.]
Section 47-1703 – FUNDING.
47-1703. FUNDING. This chapter shall govern the use of state and federal moneys specifically appropriated for abandoned mine reclamation. This chapter shall not require the state to expend or appropriate state moneys. The board may receive federal funds, state funds, and any other funds, and, within the limits imposed by a specific grant, expend them […]
Section 47-1704 – DEFINITIONS.
47-1704. DEFINITIONS. (1) "Abandoned mine" means a mine deserted by the operator, having no regular maintenance, and not covered by a valid mining claim. (2) "Affected land" means the land adjacent to an eligible mine that is, or may be, adversely affected by past mining operations. (3) "Board" means the state board of land commissioners […]
Section 47-1705 – RESPONSIBILITY OF STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS.
47-1705. RESPONSIBILITY OF STATE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS. The state board of land commissioners is charged with the responsibility of administering this act in accordance with the purpose of the act and the intent of the legislature. The director of the department of lands shall, upon authorization of the board, exercise the powers and discharge […]
Section 47-1706 – DUTIES AND POWERS OF BOARD.
47-1706. DUTIES AND POWERS OF BOARD. In addition to the other duties and powers of the board prescribed by law, the board is granted and shall be entitled to exercise the following authority and powers and perform the following duties: (1) To reclaim any eligible mine and affected lands. Reclamation on federal lands shall be […]
Section 47-1707 – PRIORITIES.
47-1707. PRIORITIES. Expenditure of funds from the abandoned mine reclamation account shall reflect the following priorities in the order stated: (1) The protection of public health, safety, and general welfare from the adverse effects of past mining practices. (2) The restoration of land and water resources previously degraded by the adverse effects of past mining […]
Section 47-1708 – INTERAGENCY COORDINATION.
47-1708. INTERAGENCY COORDINATION. The board shall recognize other governmental, educational, and private organizations or agencies which have expertise and information regarding abandoned mines and affected lands. The board shall characterize, prioritize, and complete reclamation of eligible mines and affected lands in coordination with these agencies. In addition, the board may reasonably compensate them from the […]