Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-206 - Variance

A. In addition to information required under the Act or this Chapter, a request for variance submitted under A.R.S. § 27-1237 shall include:

1. Identification by owner or operator and mine name, if any, of the exploration operation or mining unit for which the variance is sought;

2. Descriptive location of the property on which the exploration operation or mining unit is located;

3. Identification of the statutory or regulatory provision or requirement or condition of the approved reclamation plan from which the variance is sought;

4. Justification for the variance; and

5. Alternative methods or measures to be used.

B. Within 30 days after receiving a request for variance under A.R.S. § 27-1237, the Inspector shall issue a conditional order authorizing the variance or denying the request. If the Inspector denies the request for variance, the order shall include an explanation of reasons for the denial.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-206

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