Idaho Administrative Code
Title IDAPA 20 - Lands, Department of
Rule 20.03.02 - RULES GOVERNING MINED LAND RECLAMATION
Section 20.03.02.155 - FIVE (5) YEAR UPDATES AND PERIODIC INSPECTIONS

Universal Citation: ID Admin Code 20.03.02.155

Current through August 31, 2023

01. Five (5) Year Updates. The Department may require operators to submit an update on their mining operation at least every five (5) years. The update will be on a Department form, and will be used to assist the Department in determining whether or not adjustments are needed for financial assurance or if a plan amendment is required due to a material change. Failure by an operator to complete the form and return it to the Department, or an operator providing false statements on the form, may result in the penalties in Section 47-1513(g), Idaho Code. (3-18-22)

02. Right of Inspection. Authorized representatives of the Department have the right to enter upon lands affected or proposed to be affected by exploration, mining operations, or cyanidation facilities to determine compliance with the reclamation or permanent closure plans and these rules. Inspections will be conducted at reasonable times in the presence of the operator or his authorized representative. The operator shall make such a person available for the purpose of inspection. This rule does not prevent the Department from making an inspection of the site if the operator fails to make a representative available on request. (3-18-22)

03. Frequency of Inspection. (3-18-22)

a. Mining operations with an approved reclamation plan will be inspected at least once every five (5) years to determine compliance with the approved plan and adequacy of the financial assurance. Inspections may need to be more frequent due to the large size, rapid pace of mining, complexity of an operation, or high financial assurance. (3-18-22)

b. Cyanidation facilities with an approved permanent closure plan will be inspected as often as is needed, but at least once a year. (3-18-22)

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