82-4-237. Operator to file annual reports. (1) An operator shall file an annual report with the department on a date determined by the department. An annual report must include:
(a) the name and address of the operator and permit number or numbers; and
(b) a report with detail required by the department, supplemented with maps, cross sections, or other material indicating the extent to which mining operations have been carried out, the progress of all reclamation work, including the type of planting or seeding, mixture and amount of seed, date of planting or seeding, and area of land planted, and the number of acres affected.
(2) Upon receipt of the annual report, the department may request additional information and shall allow a reasonable opportunity for the operator to respond to the request.
(3) When problems are revealed by review of new information or as a result of field inspections, the department may order necessary changes in the mining and reclamation plans to ensure compliance with this part.
History: En. Sec. 6, Ch. 325, L. 1973; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 221, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 19, Ch. 441, L. 1975; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 352, L. 1977; R.C.M. 1947, 50-1039(2) thru (4); amd. Sec. 5, Ch. 196, L. 1979; amd. Sec. 1, Ch. 68, L. 1983; amd. Sec. 4, Ch. 98, L. 2013.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 82. Minerals, Oil, and Gas
Part 2. Coal and Uranium Mine Reclamation
82-4-202. Intent -- policy -- findings
82-4-205. Administration by department and board
82-4-206. Procedure for contested case hearings
82-4-207. Rulemaking -- in situ coal gasification
82-4-208. through 82-4-220 reserved
82-4-221. Mining permit required
82-4-222. Permit application -- application revisions
82-4-225. Application for increase or reduction in permit area
82-4-227. Refusal of permit -- applicant violator system
82-4-228. Designation of land unsuitable for coal mining
82-4-229. and 82-4-230 reserved
82-4-231. Submission of and action on reclamation plan
82-4-232. Area mining required -- bond -- alternative plan
82-4-233. Planting of vegetation following grading of disturbed area
82-4-234. Commencement of reclamation
82-4-235. Determination of successful revegetation -- final bond release
82-4-236. Vegetation as property of landowner
82-4-237. Operator to file annual reports
82-4-240. Reclamation of lands after bond forfeited
82-4-241. Receipts paid into general fund -- disposition of bond forfeiture money
82-4-242. Funds received by department
82-4-244. Coal and uranium mine permitting and reclamation program account
82-4-245. through 82-4-249 reserved
82-4-250. Operating permit revocation -- permit transfer
82-4-251. Noncompliance -- suspension of permits