Ariz. Admin. Code § 11-3-205

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 50, December 13, 2024

Section R11-3-205 - Extension of Time to Initiate Reclamation

A. If the owner or operator of an exploration operation or aggregate mining unit believes the conditions specified in A.R.S. § 27-1226(B) are met, the responsible party for the exploration operation or aggregate mining unit may submit a request for an extension of time to begin reclamation. The responsible party shall submit the request of an extension of time at least 45 days before the times specified in A.R.S. § 27-1226(A).

B. Within 30 days after receiving a request under subsection (A), the Inspector shall approve or disapprove the request and send written notice of the decision to the responsible party. If the Inspector fails to act on the request within 30 days after receiving the request, the request shall be deemed approved.

C. If the Inspector disapproves a request submitted under subsection (A), the Inspector shall include an explanation of reasons for the disapproval in the written notice sent under subsection (B).

Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-205

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