Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 632 - DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES
Division 30 - OREGON MINED LAND RECLAMATION ACT - APPLICABLE TO ALL SURFACE MINING EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED UNDER OAR CHAPTER 632, DIVISION 035 (COAL AND METAL-BEARING ORE OPERATIONS), AND OAR CHAPTER 632, DIVISION 037 (CHEMICAL PROCESS MINING)
Section 632-030-0022 - Fees

(1) The fees applicable to this rule division are pursuant to ORS 517.753 and 517.800. The application fee for an exclusion certificate is $80. Each holder of an exclusion certificate will annually pay to the department a renewal fee of $150 pursuant to ORS 517.753.

(2) Annual fees are due on the anniversary date of the issuance of the operating permit, limited exemption certificate, or exclusion certificate unless a different renewal date is established by the Department. The Department will provide the permittee or certificate holder with 60 days advance notice before establishing a new renewal date. The Department will prorate annual fees at the permittee's or certificate holder's request if a new renewal date is established.

(3) A permittee or certificate holder must renew their permit or certificate annually, on or before the last day of the month shown on the permit or certificate as the renewal month. Operators that hold both a limited exemption certificate and an operating permit on the same property, or contiguous properties that are operated as a single mining activity, will pay a single annual renewal fee pursuant to ORS 517.800, based upon the total reported production from all sites within the parcel or contiguous parcels. The non refundable annual fee must be paid and the annual report form returned prior to renewal. A permittee or certificate holder must pay all delinquent fees and accrued interest owed to this Department prior to renewal, transfer, or amendment of the permit or certificate.

(4) The Department will impose a late fee equal to five percent of the amount of any annual fee that is more than 60 days past due.

(5) The fees established by this rule also apply to emergency permits issued pursuant to ORS 517.832 and temporary operating permits issued under ORS 517.834.

(6) The Department may waive the fee for a minor amendment in those situations where significant administrative resources are not needed to process the amendment.