Section 30-2-312 - Optional certifications of surface mine foremen and mine examiners; surface mine operators not required to employ(a) The state mining council may certify a mine foreman, safety engineer or mine examiner desiring to work in a surface mine upon request by an applicant for the certificate. Certificates shall be issued under W.S. 30-2-307 and 30-2-309(a) through (d). Applicants and certificate holders are subject to W.S. 30-2-310 and 30-2-311.(b) No owner or operator of a surface mine is required to employ a certified mine foreman, safety engineer or mine examiner.