A. The state mine inspector shall adopt rules for reviewing and acting on:

Terms Used In Arizona Laws 27-997

  • Inspector: means the state mine inspector. See Arizona Laws 27-901
  • Reclamation: means measures that are taken on surface disturbances at exploration operations and mining units to achieve stability and safety consistent with post-mining land use objectives specified in the reclamation plan. See Arizona Laws 27-901

1. Applications to release all or part of the financial assurance under this article.

2. Forfeiture or exercise of the financial assurance on failure to implement a 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.