Sec. 3505.
Every permit granted under this part shall be for a term as is necessary to permit the mining to exhaustion and beneficiation of all low-grade iron ore referred to in the permit application, but not to exceed 50 years. The department may prescribe in the permit such time as it considers reasonable for the commencement or completion of any operations or construction under the permit or the exercise of the rights granted in the permit. The original term of the permit or the time allowed for the performance of any condition in the permit may be extended by the department upon application of the permittee.
History: Add. 1995, Act 60, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 324 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection
Act 451 of 1994 - Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Act (324.101 - 324.90106)
Article II - Pollution Control (324.3101...324.21563)
451-1994-II-1 - Chapter 1 Point Source Pollution Control (324.3101...324.6539)
451-1994-II-1-35 - Part 35 Use of Water in Mining Low-Grade Iron Ore (324.3501...324.3508)
Section 324.3501 - Definitions.
Section 324.3502 - Iron Ore Mining in Upper Peninsula; Issuance of Water Permits.
Section 324.3504 - Water Permits; Liability of State.
Section 324.3505 - Water Permits; Term.
Section 324.3506 - Water Permits; Rights; Violation; Revocation; Emergency Order for Abatement.