1. The Legislature hereby finds that:
(a) The extraction of minerals by mining is a basic and essential activity making an important contribution to the economy of the State of Nevada;
(b) Proper reclamation of mined land, areas of exploration and former areas of mining or exploration is necessary to prevent undesirable land and surface water conditions detrimental to the ecology and to the general health, welfare, safety and property rights of the residents of this state; and
(c) The success of reclamation efforts in this state is dependent upon cooperation among state and federal agencies.
2. The Legislature hereby directs that all agencies and political subdivisions of the State of Nevada which are involved in or whose work is related to the administration or enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall cooperate fully with all other state and federal agencies in any related matter.
(Added to NRS by 1989, 1281)
Structure Nevada Revised Statutes
Chapter 519A - Reclamation of Land Subject to Mining Operations or Exploration Projects
NRS 519A.030 - "Administrator" defined.
NRS 519A.040 - "Affected" defined.
NRS 519A.050 - "Commission" defined.
NRS 519A.060 - "Division" defined.
NRS 519A.070 - "Exploration project" defined.
NRS 519A.080 - "Mining operation" defined.
NRS 519A.090 - "Operator" defined.
NRS 519A.100 - "Reclamation" defined.
NRS 519A.110 - "Small exploration project" defined.
NRS 519A.120 - "Small mining operation" defined.
NRS 519A.130 - "Surety" defined.
NRS 519A.140 - Duties of Division.
NRS 519A.150 - Powers of Division.
NRS 519A.160 - Regulations of Commission.
NRS 519A.170 - Fees: Disposition; interest.
NRS 519A.180 - Permit required.
NRS 519A.200 - Permit required.
NRS 519A.220 - Applicant to complete checklist for permit; contents.
NRS 519A.240 - Effect of compliance with federal plan of operations.
NRS 519A.270 - Notice of noncompliance; method of service; contents; hearing.
NRS 519A.280 - Penalties; disposition of money; injunctions and other remedies.