Ariz. Admin. Code § 11-2-204

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section R11-2-204 - Supersedure by Federal Plan

A. The owner or operator of an exploration operation or a mining unit which is located in part or in whole on land administered by a federal agency may submit to the State Mine Inspector a request for supersedure pursuant to A.R.S. § 27-932. Such a request shall include a copy of the federal reclamation plan and the financial assurance mechanism.

B. Within 30 days after receiving a request for supersedure, the State Mine Inspector shall determine in writing whether the federal reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism are consistent with and shall supersede the requirements of the Act and this Chapter. If the State Mine Inspector denies the request to supersede, the State Mine Inspector shall provide an explanation of the reasons for denial in the written determination.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-2-204

Adopted effective January 6, 1997 (Supp. 97-1).