Section 208.17 – Reclamation requirements.
208.17 Reclamation requirements. 1. An operator authorized under this chapter to operate a mine, after completion of mining operations and within the time specified in section 208.19, shall: a. Grade affected lands to slopes having a maximum of one foot vertical rise for each four feet of horizontal distance. Where the original topography of the […]
Section 208.18 – Periodic reports.
208.18 Periodic reports. An operator shall file with the division a periodic report for each mine site under registration. 1. The report shall make reference to the most recent registration of the mine site and shall show: a. The location and extent of all surface land area on the mine site affected by mining during […]
Section 208.19 – Reclamation schedule.
208.19 Reclamation schedule. 1. An operator of a mine shall reclaim affected lands according to a schedule established by the division, but within a period not to exceed three years, after the filing of a report required under section 208.18 indicating the mining of any part of a site has been completed. 2. For certain […]
Section 208.20 – Extension of time.
208.20 Extension of time. The time for completion of reclamation work may be extended upon presentation by the operator of evidence satisfactory to the division that reclamation of affected land cannot be completed within the time specified by section 208.19. [C71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §83A.20] 85 Acts, ch 137, §17 C93, §208.20 96 […]
Section 208.21 – Political subdivision engaged in mining.
208.21 Political subdivision engaged in mining. Any political subdivision of the state of Iowa which engages or intends to engage in mining shall meet all requirements of this chapter except the subdivision shall not be required to post bond or security on registered land and shall not be required to pay licensing fees. [C71, 73, […]
Section 208.22 – Hearing on violation.
208.22 Hearing on violation. Repealed by 96 Acts, ch 1043, §20.
Section 208.23 – Form of bond.
208.23 Form of bond. 1. A bond filed with the division by an operator pursuant to this chapter shall be in a form prescribed by the division, payable to the state of Iowa, and conditioned upon faithful performance by the operator of all requirements of this chapter and all rules adopted by the division pursuant […]
Section 208.24 – Single bond for multiple sites.
208.24 Single bond for multiple sites. An operator who registers with the division two or more mine sites may elect, at the time the second or a subsequent site is registered, to post a single bond in lieu of separate bonds on each site. A single bond so posted shall be in an amount equal […]
Section 208.9 – Registering mine site.
208.9 Registering mine site. 1. At least seven days before beginning mining or removal of overburden at a mine site not previously registered, an operator engaging, or preparing to engage, in mining in this state shall register the mine site with the division. Application for registration shall be made upon a form provided by the […]
Section 208.10 – Violation — enforcement.
208.10 Violation — enforcement. 1. The administrator may issue an order directing the operator to desist in an activity or practice which constitutes a violation of any provision of this chapter or any rules adopted by the division, or to take such corrective action as may be necessary to ensure that the violation will cease. […]