Section R652-21-1203 - Inspection Program(1) The division shall conduct an average of at least one on-site or aerial inspection per year of each active or inactive Great Salt Lake Element or Mineral operation to ensure effective enforcement.(2) An inspection is an on-site or aerial review of an Operator's compliance with all permit, surface use, and Operations Royalty Agreement conditions and requirements imposed under Rule R652-21 or applicable statutes, within the entire area disturbed or affected by the Operator's operations.(3) Aerial inspections shall be conducted in a manner that reasonably ensures the identification and documentation of conditions at each operation, including adjacent conditions and operational input and discharge points.(4) The division shall investigate any potential violation observed during an aerial inspection by conducting an on-site inspection within three days of the aerial inspection.(5) The inspections allowed for under Rule R652-21 shall also:(a) be carried out on an irregular basis, so as to monitor compliance at all operations, including those which operate nights, weekends, or holidays;(b) occur without prior notice to the Operator or any agent or employee of the Operator, except for necessary on-site meetings; and(c) include the prompt filings of inspection reports adequate to enforce the requirements of Rule R652-21 and Sections 65A-6-4 and 65A-17.Utah Admin. Code R652-21-1203
Adopted by Utah State Bulletin Number 2024-20, effective 10/8/2024