Washington Administrative Code
Title 332 - Natural Resources, Board and Department of (See also Title 222)
Chapter 332-18 - Surface mine reclamation
Section 332-18-05001 - Orders and notices of the department

Universal Citation: WA Admin Code 332-18-05001

Current through Register Vol. 24-18, September 15, 2024

(1) The department may issue orders and notices as described in the act and these rules. Before issuing the initial order related to a specific violation, the department shall attempt to hold a conference with the miner or permit holder. The purpose of the conference is to determine if a violation has occurred and, if so, to develop a plan to correct the violation and mitigate its impacts insofar as practicable.

(2) Orders and notices of the department shall set forth:

(a) The nature and extent, and if known, the time of the violation(s);

(b) The rights of the miner or permit holder to appeal; and

(c) Applicable time frames for corrective action and appeal.

(3) Orders and notices of the department shall be in writing and delivered to the miner or permit holder by mail or personal service.

Statutory Authority: RCW 78.44.040, 34.05.220, 43.21C.135 and 78.44.250. 94-14-051, § 332-18-05001, filed 6/30/94, effective 8/2/94.

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