A. The state mine inspector shall adopt rules for:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 27-1297

  • 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. Reviewing and acting on applications to release all or part of the financial assurance under this article.

2. Ensuring the implementation of the reclamation plan through forfeiture or exercise of the financial assurance on failure to implement the reclamation plan as required by this article.

B. The rules shall provide for written notice to all principals and sureties on the financial assurance and an opportunity for a hearing.