New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 10 - NON-COAL MINING
Part 5 - EXISTING MINING OPERATIONS
Section 19.10.5.511 - PRIOR RECLAMATION
Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024
A. The owner or operator of an existing mining operation who has completed some or all reclamation measures prior to July 12, 1994 may apply for an inspection of the reclaimed areas prior to August 31, 1994. This application shall be deemed to satisfy the deadline for a permit application for the areas covered as provided in Subsection A of 19.10.5.501 NMAC.
B. The Director shall release the owner or operator from further requirements of the Act and 19.10 NMAC if, after an inspection of the reclaimed areas, he determines that the reclamation measures satisfy the requirements of the Act and the substantive requirements for reclamation pursuant to 19.10 NMAC. The Director shall make the determination as soon as practicable, but not later than September 30, 1995. If the Director determines the reclamation measures do not satisfy the requirements of the Act and the substantive requirements for reclamation pursuant to 19.10 NMAC then, unless previously submitted, a permit application and closeout plan shall be submitted within 6 months after the owner or operator receives notice of the determination.
