Beginning January 1, 2007, new aggregate mining units may begin when both of the following occur:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 27-1276

  • Aggregate mining unit: means an individual portion of an aggregate mining facility that encompasses one or more surface disturbances. See Arizona Laws 27-1201
  • Inspector: means the state mine inspector. See Arizona Laws 27-1201
  • Reclamation: means measures that are taken on surface disturbances at exploration operations and aggregate mining units to achieve stability and safety consistent with postaggregate mining land use objectives specified in the reclamation plan. See Arizona Laws 27-1201

1. The state mine inspector approves the reclamation plan for the aggregate mining unit.

2. Financial assurance has been submitted to the inspector as required by article 5 of this chapter.