N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.35.8
Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025
Section 19.8.35.8 - SUBMISSION AND PROCESSING OF REQUESTS FOR VER DETERMINATIONSA. The director will be responsible for making a determination on valid and existing rights for lands protected under 19.8.2.201 NMAC, with the exception of federal lands in protected features listed in Subsection F of 19.8.2.201 NMAC. A determination on valid existing rights not subject to the review of the director would be the responsibility of OSM.B. A request for a valid and existing right must be submitted to the director, consistent with the provisions of Subsection A of 19.8.35.8 NMAC, if the request concerns the operation of a surface coal mine on the basis of valid existing rights under 19.8.2.201 NMAC or wish to confirm the right to do so. This request may be submitted before preparing and submitting an application for a permit or boundary revision for the land.N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.35.8
19.8.35.8 NMAC - N, 1-15-2002