The commissioner may revoke a permit to mine or modify any of its terms or conditions, pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, section 93.481, subdivision 4. A permittee shall not be considered to have commenced substantial construction of plant facilities unless erection of the primary plant facilities has begun. Planning, securing capital, purchasing land and materials, and otherwise preparing for construction are not sufficient.
Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6130, METALLIC MINERALS MINING PERMIT, pt. 6130.5900
Statutory Authority: MS s 93.47