Current through September 2, 2024
Section 20.03.01.026 - DEVIATION FROM AN APPROVED PERMIT01.Unforeseen Events. If unforeseen events or unexpected conditions require immediate deviation from an approved permit, the Permittee may continue mining as dictated by the changed conditions, pending submission and approval of an amended permit. This does not excuse the Permittee from complying with the BMPs and reclamation requirements of Sections 020 and 040. If water quality is being impaired or the stability of settling ponds or other mine features is compromised due to the unforeseen events, then mining must stop until the mine features are stabilized.02.Notification. Notification of such unforeseen events must be given to the Department within forty-eight (48) hours after discovery, and an application to amend the permit must be submitted within thirty (30) days of deviation from the approved permit by the Permittee.Idaho Admin. Code r. 20.03.01.026