Section 3806.3 - Acceptance of Liability(a) An Acceptance of Liability shall consist of a specific written statement by a Federal entity responsible for performing reclamation that obligates that Federal entity for all costs associated with the full reclamation of mined lands in accordance with the requirements of an approved reclamation plan.(b) The Acceptance of Liability shall contain the following items: (1) a duly authorized resolution, statement, or other appropriate document that guarantees liability and obligates the Federal entity to reclaim the mine site; and,(2) a statement that if the Federal entity ceases at any time to retain control of the mine operation, that the Federal entity's Acceptance of Liability shall remain in effect until the succeeding mine operator provides a financial assurance mechanism provided for in Public Resources Code Section 2773.1 and this Article 11. In no event shall any succeeding mine operator commence surface mining operations until a financial assurance mechanism is accepted by the lead agency.Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 3806.3
1. New section filed 1-28-2005; operative 2-27-2005 (Register 2005, No. 4). Note: Authority cited: Sections 2755 and 2773.1, Public Resources Code. Reference: Section 2773.1, Public Resources Code.
1. New section filed 1-28-2005; operative 2-27-2005 (Register 2005, No. 4).