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 17.24.133 - ENFORCEMENT: ABATEMENT OF VIOLATIONS AND PERMIT SUSPENSION
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.133
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The director shall immediately issue an order suspending the license or permit for each violation of the Act, this subchapter, the license, or the permit, that is creating an imminent danger to the health or safety of the persons outside the permit area.
(2) The director may, after opportunity for an informal conference, suspend a permit or license for a violation of the Act, this subchapter, or the license or permit that:
(a) may reasonably be expected to create a
danger to the health or safety of persons outside the permit area;
(b) may reasonably be expected to cause
significant environmental harm to land, air, or water resources; or
(c) remains unabated subsequent to the
deadline contained in a corrective action order.
82-4-321, MCA; IMP, 82-4-357, 82-4-361, 82-4-362, MCA;
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