NAC519A.395. Inspections by Division and federal agencies; submission of results to operator.

     1. The Division may inspect an exploration project or mining operation to determine if it is in compliance with the terms and conditions of a permit and the status of activities for reclamation. Such an inspection must be conducted during normal business hours and the operator may be given adequate notice so that personnel familiar with the permit and its requirements may be present.

     2. Pursuant to NRS 519A.140, the Division, the Bureau of Land Management, the United States Forest Service or another federal land management agency may inspect a permitted exploration project or mining operation which is located on federal land or on both federal and private land to determine compliance with the terms and conditions of a permit and the status of activities for reclamation. Inspection of activities for reclamation on private property must be conducted during normal business hours and the operator may be given adequate notice so that personnel familiar with the permit and its requirements may be present.

     3. The results of the inspection must be forwarded to the operator within 30 days of completion after the report of the inspection.

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