Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 20 - Lands, Department of
Rule 20.03.01 - RULES GOVERNING DREDGE AND PLACER MINING OPERATIONS IN IDAHO
Section 20.03.01.020 - PLACER OR DREDGE EXPLORATION OPERATIONS
Current through August 31, 2023
01. Notice. Any person desiring to conduct placer or dredge exploration operations using motorized earth-moving equipment must, within seven (7) days of commencing exploration, notify the Director. The notice includes the following: (3-18-22)
02. Confidentiality. The exploration notice will be treated confidential pursuant to Sections 74-107 and 47-1314, Idaho Code. (3-18-22)
03. One-Half Acre Limit. Any placer or dredge exploration operation that causes a cumulative surface disturbance in excess of one-half (1/2) acre of land, including roads, is considered a placer or dredge mining operation and subject to the requirements outlined in Sections 021 through 065. Lands disturbed by any placer or dredge exploration operation that causes a cumulative surface disturbance of less than one-half (1/2) acre of land, including roads, must be restored to conditions reasonably comparable to conditions existing prior to the placer or dredge exploration operation and as outlined in Subsection 020.04. (3-18-22)
04. Reclamation Required. The following reclamation activities, required to be conducted on exploration sites, must be performed in a workmanlike manner with all reasonable diligence, and as to a given exploration drill hole, road, pit, or trench, within one (1) year after abandonment thereof: (3-18-22)