Arizona Revised Statutes (Last Updated: March 31, 2016) |
Title 27. Minerals, Oil and Gas |
Chapter 5. MINED LAND RECLAMATION |
Article 3. Exploration Operations Reclamation Plan |
Sec 27-954. Beginning new exploration operations
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New exploration operations may begin when both of the following occur:
1. The state mine inspector approves the reclamation plan for the exploration operations or ninety days after the inspector receives a reclamation plan if the inspector fails to notify the owner or operator that the plan submitted is incomplete or denied.
2. Financial assurance has been submitted to the inspector as required by article 5 of this chapter.