N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.2.30
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 23, December 10, 2024
The lessee's obligation to reclaim the trust surface estate in accordance with the reclamation plan in effect at the time the mineral lease is suspended, relinquished or otherwise terminated for any reason shall survive such suspension, relinquishment or termination and continue so long thereafter as lessee's liability under the Mining Act or comparable law continues. In the event of such suspension, relinquishment or termination of the mineral lease, the commissioner will provide the lessee with written authorization to enter the premises to carry out the reclamation plan.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.2.2.30