Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.1 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Hard Rock Mining Reclamation Act
Rule 17.24.108 - EXPLORATION RECLAMATION DEFERRED
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.108
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The department may defer the reclamation requirements of acreage disturbed under an exploration license if that acreage is proposed for incorporation into a complete plan of operation that is being prepared or has already been submitted as part of an application for an operating permit.
(2) The licensee shall comply with the following conditions of a reclamation deferral:
(a) a current exploration license shall be
maintained;
(b) a current and
adequate bond shall be maintained;
(c) the licensee shall be actively pursuing
an operating permit or have filed a valid exclusion; and
(d) the licensee shall observe any interim
monitoring or reclamation requirements as may be reasonably required by the
department.
(3) The department shall cancel the deferral and issue an order to reclaim if the licensee fails to meet any of the conditions outlined in (2), listed above.
82-4-321, MCA; IMP, 82-4-331, 82-4-332(4), 82-4-338, MCA;
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