Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 141 - DEPARTMENT OF STATE LANDS
Division 71 - ONSHORE MINERALS PROSPECTING AND LEASING RULES
Section 141-071-0645 - Relinquishment
Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 141-071-0645
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 9, September 1, 2024
(1) A mining lease, or any portion of the mineral rights covered by such lease, may be relinquished by the lessee by filing a written statement with the Division which:
(a) Describes the mineral rights to be
relinquished by legal subdivision or survey;
(b) States that the land surface above the
mineral rights have not been disturbed, drilled, mined or otherwise affected,
or if disturbed or otherwise affected, describing the manner in which such
lands were restored to their original condition;
(c) States that all monies due and payable to
workmen employed by the lessee on the leased premises have been paid;
(d) Is accompanied by a release from the
State Department of Geology and Mineral Industries of Mined Land Reclamation
Act permit.
(2) A relinquishment shall take effect upon approval by the Division, subject to the continuing obligation of the lessee and the lessee's surety to pay all accrued rentals, royalties and taxes, if any, and to comply with all conditions of the lease and of these rules related to the restoration of the leased premises.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 273
Stats. Implemented: ORS 273 .780 - ORS 273 .790
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