Section 11 AAC 97.990 - DefinitionsIn this chapter:
(1) "commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources;(2) "mined area" has the same meaning as in AS 27.19.100(2); however, that definition applies only if the mining occurred after October 14, 1991;(3) "miner" has the same meaning as in AS 27.19.100(3); however, "miner" does not include a state, federal, or municipal landowner, regardless of whether that landowner retains a royalty interest as lessor, unless it owns or operates the mining operation; nor does "miner" include any other landowner, unless the landowner has a managing interest or working interest in the mining operation;(4) "previously mined area" means the land surface, reclaimed or not, that is left by a mining activity.Eff. 7/30/92, Register 123Authority: Sec. 2, ch. 92, SLA
1990
AS 27.19.100