Section R. 425.206 - Amendment of permitsRule 206.
(1) A mining permit may be amended at any time to address changes in the mining operation, natural or humanmade conditions, or technology, or to correct an oversight. An application for amendment of a mining permit shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the department, signed by the permittee or an authorized representative of the permittee. The application shall include revisions of any of the following that are affected by the changes: (a) The environmental impact assessment.(b) The mining, reclamation, and environmental protection plan.(c) The contingency plan.(d) Federal, state, and local permits and licenses that are anticipated to be required.(e) Provisions for financial assurance required under R 425.301.(f) Other terms and conditions of the mining permit.(2) A permittee may submit a request to the department to amend a mining permit.(3) The department may require a permittee to submit an application for amendment of a mining permit if the department determines that the terms and conditions of the mining permit are not providing the intended reasonable protection of the environment, natural resources, or public health and safety.(4) Within 30 days after receiving a request to amend a mining permit, the department shall determine whether the request constitutes a significant change from the conditions of the approved mining permit. If the department determines that the request is a significant change, then the department shall submit the request for amendment to the same review process as provided for a new permit application in R 425.201(4).Mich. Admin. Code R. 425.206