Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-204 - Supersedure by Federal Plan

A. As authorized under A.R.S. § 27-1232, the responsible party of an exploration operation or aggregate mining unit located in whole or part on federally administered land may submit notice to the Inspector of the existence of an approved federal reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism. The responsible party shall attach to the notice a copy of the approved federal reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism.

B. Within 30 days after receiving the notice referenced in subsection (A), the Inspector shall determine whether the approved federal reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism are consistent with and supersede the requirements of the Act and this Chapter. If the Inspector determines the approved federal reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism;

1. Are consistent with the requirements of the Act and this Chapter, the Inspector shall provide written notice of the determination to the responsible party.

2. Are not consistent with the requirements of the Act and this Chapter, the Inspector shall provide written notice of the determination to the responsible party and explain the basis for the determination.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-204

Adopted by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 828, effective 5/11/2019.