Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.10 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Prospecting
Rule 17.24.1006 - ROADS AND OTHER TRANSPORTATION FACILITIES
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) The prospector shall limit vehicular travel on other than established graded and surfaced roads to the minimum that is necessary to conduct the prospecting. Travel must be confined to graded and surfaced roads during periods when excessive damage to vegetation or erosion of the land surface could result.
(2) Any new roads or other transportation facilities constructed for prospecting activities must meet the requirements of ARM 17.24.601 through 17.24.608 and 17.24.609(2).
(3) Existing roads and transportation facilities may be used for prospecting in accordance with the following:
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-226, 82-4-231, 82-4-232, 82-4-233, MCA