207.13 Inspections and monitoring.
1. a. The division shall make inspections of any mining and reclamation operations as are necessary to evaluate the administration of this chapter and authorized representatives of the division shall have a right to entry at any mining and reclamation operation. If the operator refuses to consent to the inspection, the division shall request the attorney general to immediately obtain a warrant for the inspection.
b. The division shall determine what records and other information shall be maintained and furnished to the division by the operators for the effective administration of this chapter.
2. The inspections by the division shall:
a. Occur at a frequency of one complete inspection per calendar quarter and at least one partial inspection on an irregular basis in those months where a complete inspection is not performed.
b. Occur without prior notice to the permittee, agents or employees except for necessary on-site meetings with the permittee.
c. Include the filing of inspection reports adequate to enforce the requirements of and to carry out the terms and purposes of this chapter.
3. If the division has reason to believe that an operator is in violation of a requirement of this chapter or a permit condition, the division shall immediately order an inspection of the coal mining operation within ten days of receiving notice of the alleged violation.
4. An operator shall conspicuously maintain a clearly visible sign at the entrances to the mining and reclamation operation which sets forth the name, business address, permit number and phone number of the operator.
5. Each inspector shall immediately inform the operator in writing of each violation, and shall report in writing any violation to the division.
6. Copies of any record, reports, inspection materials, or information obtained under this section by the division shall be made immediately available to the public at central and sufficient locations in the area of mining so that they are conveniently available to residents in the areas of mining.
7. An employee of the division performing any function or duty under this chapter shall not have a direct or indirect financial interest in any mining operation.
[C81, §83.13]
C93, §207.13
2002 Acts, ch 1050, §20; 2009 Acts, ch 41, §263
Structure Iowa Code
Section 207.3 - Mining license.
Section 207.4 - Mine site permit.
Section 207.5 - Public notice and hearing.
Section 207.6 - Blasting plan required.
Section 207.7 - Environmental protection performance standards.
Section 207.8 - Determining if land is unsuitable for mining.
Section 207.9 - Permit approval or denial.
Section 207.10 - Performance bond requirement.
Section 207.11 - Political subdivision engaged in mining.
Section 207.12 - Revision of permits.
Section 207.13 - Inspections and monitoring.
Section 207.16 - Release of performance bonds or deposits.
Section 207.17 - Citizen suits.
Section 207.18 - Coal exploration permits.
Section 207.19 - Surface effects of underground coal mining operations.
Section 207.20 - Authority to enter into cooperative agreements.
Section 207.21 - Abandoned mine reclamation program.
Section 207.22 - Acquisition and reclamation of land.
Section 207.24 - Water rights and replacement.
Section 207.25 - Additional duties and powers of the division.
Section 207.26 - Mining operations not subject to this chapter.
Section 207.27 - Experimental practices.