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 17.24.224 - ASSIGNMENT OF PERMITS
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) A person may assume a permit from an operator by submitting an assignment application to the department. Upon receipt of an assignment application, the department shall inspect the permitted site, if necessary, and evaluate the application and existing permit to determine if the requirements of the Act and this subchapter are satisfied.
(2) The department shall approve an application for assignment of a permit that meets the following requirements:
(3) An assignment becomes effective when the department notifies the applicant in writing that the information and materials provided to the department meet all the requirements of the Act and this subchapter and that the assignment is approved and issued by the department. Upon notification of the department's approval of the assignment, the assignee becomes responsible for all the obligations described in (2)(b).
AUTH: 82-4-422, MCA; IMP: 82-4-402, 82-4-432, 82-4-433, 82-4-434, MCA