Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.11 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Bonding, Insurance, Reporting, and Special Areas
Rule 17.24.1101 - BONDING: DEFINITIONS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply:
(1) "Surety bond" means an indemnity agreement in a sum certain payable to the department executed by the permittee which is supported by the performance guarantee of a corporation licensed to do business as a surety in Montana.
(2) "Collateral bond" means an indemnity agreement in a sum certain payable to the department executed by the permittee and which is supported by the deposit with the department of cash, negotiable bonds of the United States, state or municipalities, negotiable certificates of deposit or an irrevocable letter of credit of any bank organized or authorized to transact business in the United States.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-223, 82-4-232, 82-4-235, MCA