A. Any person who is or may be adversely affected by a surface mining operation may notify the Chief Mine Inspector or any representative of the Chief Mine Inspector responsible for conducting the inspection, in writing, of any violation of this act which he has reason to believe exists at the surface mining site. If the person who is or may be adversely affected by surface mining operations states in such writing that he desires the source of the complaint or writing kept confidential, the Department shall maintain such information in confidence. The Chief Mine Inspector shall, by regulation, establish procedures for informal review of any refusal by a representative of the Chief Mine Inspector to issue a citation with respect to any such alleged violation. The Chief Mine Inspector shall furnish such persons requesting the review a written statement of the reasons for the Chief Mine Inspector's final disposition of the case.
B. The Chief Mine Inspector shall also, by regulation, establish procedures to ensure that adequate and complete inspections are made. Any such person may notify the Chief Mine Inspector of any failure to make such inspections, after which the Chief Mine Inspector shall determine whether adequate and complete inspections have been made. The Chief Mine Inspector shall furnish such persons a written statement of the reasons for the Chief Mine Inspector's determination that adequate and complete inspections have or have not been conducted.
Amended by Laws 1985, c. 339, § 5, emerg. eff. July 30, 1985.
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