California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 8 - Mining and Geology
Subchapter 1 - State Mining and Geology Board
Article 14 - Appeals of Orders to Comply with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975
Section 3940 - Purpose of Regulations

The regulations contained in this article govern procedures affecting the appeal to the Board of orders to comply with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) issued by the supervisor of the Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR), or by the Board when acting in the capacity of lead agency pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 2774.4 or 2774.5.

1. New article 14 (sections 3940-3948) and section filed 10-1-2002; operative 10-31-2002 (Register 2002, No. 40).
2. Amendment of section and NOTE filed 7-14-2021; operative 10-1-2021 (Register 2021, No. 29). Filing deadline specified in Government Code section 11349.3(a) extended 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-40-20 and an additional 60 calendar days pursuant to Executive Order N-71-20.

Note: Authority cited: Section 2755, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 2774.1, 2774.4 and 2774.5, Public Resources Code.