In the event the position of the state mine inspector is vacant, or during an extended absence of the state mine inspector, in order to provide timely certification and prevent a lapse between recertification of coal mine officials, the certification and recertification, or refusal to certify or recertify and suspension or revocation of certification, as required in 19.6.4.9 NMAC and 19.6.4.12 NMAC shall be completed by a deputy state mine inspector.
N.M. Admin. Code § 19.6.4.14