Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.2 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Opencut Mining Act
Rule 17.24.206 - LANDOWNER CONSULTATION
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) An application for a permit or for an amendment to add acreage, for an asphalt or concrete plant, to change postmining land use, or to extend the reclamation date must demonstrate that the applicant consulted with the landowner about the proposed opencut operations by supplying a form provided by the department.
(2) The landowner consultation form must require the landowner to:
(3) The landowner consultation form also must require the operator and the landowner to consent to entry at reasonable times by the department and its employees, agents, or contractors to inspect the property and complete reclamation of all affected lands in accordance with the permit and the plan of operation in the event that the operator fails to do so.
AUTH: 82-4-422, MCA; IMP: 82-4-422, 82-4-423, 82-4-432, 82-4-434, MCA