Section 207.14 – Enforcement.
207.14 Enforcement. 1. a. When on the basis of an inspection, the administrator determines that a condition or practice exists which creates an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or can reasonably be expected to cause significant, imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources, the administrator shall immediately order […]
Section 207.15 – Penalties.
207.15 Penalties. 1. a. (1) A person who violates a permit condition, a provision of this chapter, or a rule or order issued under this chapter is subject to a civil penalty not to exceed five thousand dollars per day for each day of violation. (2) If a violation results in the issuance of a […]
Section 207.16 – Release of performance bonds or deposits.
207.16 Release of performance bonds or deposits. 1. Each operator upon completion of any reclamation work required by this chapter shall apply to the division in writing for approval of the work. The division shall promulgate rules consistent with Pub. L. No. 95-87, §519, codified at 30 U.S.C. §1269, regarding procedures and requirements to release […]
Section 207.1 – Policy.
207.1 Policy. 1. It is the policy of this state to provide for the rehabilitation and conservation of land affected by coal mining and preserve natural resources, protect and perpetuate the taxable value of property, and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of this state. 2. The general assembly finds and […]
Section 207.17 – Citizen suits.
207.17 Citizen suits. 1. A person having an interest which is or may be adversely affected may commence a civil action on the person’s own behalf to compel compliance with this chapter as follows: a. Against the division or any other governmental agency or subdivision which is alleged to be in violation of the provisions […]
Section 207.2 – Definitions.
207.2 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless context otherwise requires: 1. “Administrator” means the administrator of the division or a designee. 2. “Committee” means the state soil conservation and water quality committee established in section 161A.4. 3. “Division” means the division of soil conservation and water quality created within the department of agriculture and […]
Section 207.3 – Mining license.
207.3 Mining license. 1. A person shall not engage in a surface coal mining operation without first obtaining a license from the division. Licenses shall be issued upon application submitted on a form provided by the division and accompanied by a fee of fifty dollars. An applicant shall furnish on the form information necessary to […]
Section 207.4 – Mine site permit.
207.4 Mine site permit. 1. a. Prior to beginning mining or removal of overburden at mining site, an operator shall obtain a permit from the division for the site. Application for a permit shall be made upon a form provided by the division. The permit fee shall be established by the division in an amount […]
Section 207.5 – Public notice and hearing.
207.5 Public notice and hearing. 1. An applicant for a coal mining and reclamation permit or its renewal shall file a copy of the application for public inspection with the county recorder of each county where the mining is proposed to occur. 2. An applicant for a coal mining and reclamation permit or its renewal […]