27-1201. Definitions In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. " Aggregate" has the same meaning prescribed in section 27-441. 2. " Aggregate mining" has the same meaning prescribed in section 27-441. 3. " Aggregate mining facility" means property that is owned, operated or managed by the same person for aggregate mining. Property that […]
27-1202. Coordination of programs and activities A. The state mine inspector shall employ staff who have the necessary and appropriate experience in aggregate mining and reclaiming aggregate mined lands. B. Except as provided by subsection C, the authority to administer aggregate mined land reclamation is conferred on the state mine inspector as provided in this […]
27-1203. Exemption for state lands; agreements for coordination with other governmental agencies and landowners A. This chapter does not apply to any activity that occurs on state land and that is regulated pursuant to chapter 2, article 5 of this title. B. The state mine inspector may enter into agreements pursuant to title 11, chapter […]
27-1203.01. Exemption for limited, intermittent-use projects A. The regulatory and reclamation provisions of this chapter do not apply to an aggregate mining unit that is intermittently used for specific governmental projects if it meets all of the following conditions: 1. The aggregate mining unit consists of: (a) A surface disturbance of not more than twenty […]
27-1204. Rules; contributions A. The inspector shall adopt rules consistent with this chapter for the reclamation of surface disturbances at exploration operations and aggregate mining units and for the administration of this chapter. B. To accomplish the purposes of this section, the inspector may accept monies for deposit in the aggregate mining reclamation fund received […]
27-1205. Certificate of disclosure of violations; remedies; definition A. The following persons shall file a certificate of disclosure with the division of mined land reclamation as prescribed by this section: 1. A person who is engaged in an activity subject to regulation under this chapter and who has been convicted of a felony involving laws […]