An operator shall file with the division a periodic report for each mine site under registration.
 1. The report shall make reference to the most recent registration of the mine site and shall show:

 a. The location and extent of all surface land area on the mine site affected by mining during the period covered by the report.
 b. The extent to which removal of mineral products from all or any part of the affected lands has been completed.

Terms Used In Iowa Code 208.18

  • Division: means the division of soil conservation and water quality created within the department of agriculture and land stewardship pursuant to section 159. See Iowa Code 208.2
  • mine site: means a site where mining is being conducted or has been conducted in the past. See Iowa Code 208.2
  • Mineral: means gypsum, clay, stone, sand, gravel, or other ores or mineral solids, except coal. See Iowa Code 208.2
  • Mining: means the excavation of gypsum, clay, stone, sand, gravel, or other ores or mineral solids, except coal, for sale or for processing or consumption in the regular operation of a business and shall include surface mining and underground mining. See Iowa Code 208.2
  • Operator: means any person, firm, partnership, corporation, or political subdivision engaged in and controlling a mining operation. See Iowa Code 208.2
 2. The report shall be filed not later than twelve months after original registration of the site and prior to the expiration of each subsequent twelve-month period. A report shall also be filed within thirty days after completion of all mining operations at the site regardless of the date of the last preceding report. Forms for the filing of periodic reports required by this section shall be provided by the division.