NAC519A.320. Notification by operator of completion, abandonment or suspension of work on exploration project or mining operation.

     1. An operator shall notify the Division in writing within 90 days after an exploration project or mining operation is completed or abandoned. The notice must state the date on which the activities for reclamation included in the approved plan for reclamation will begin.

     2. Except as otherwise provided in subsection 3, the operator shall notify the Division in writing within 90 days after work is suspended on an exploration project or mining operation for more than 120 days. The notice must state:

     (a) The nature and reason for the suspension;

     (b) The anticipated duration of the suspension; and

     (c) Any event which would reasonably be expected to result in either the resumption of activities or the abandonment of the project or operation.

     3. A temporary closure caused by weather conditions does not require notice pursuant to subsection 2.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 9-19-90)