Within thirty days following the end of the state fiscal year, and each year thereafter until reclamation is completed and approved, the operator shall file a report of activities completed during the preceding year for each permitted mining operation on a form prescribed by the department which at a minimum:

(1) identifies the mine, the operator, and the permit number;

(2) states acreage disturbed by mining in the last twelve-month period;

(3) states and describes the amount and type of reclamation by segments carried out in the last twelve-month period;

(4) estimates acreage to be newly disturbed by mining in the next twelve-month period;

(5) states and describes the amount and type of reclamation by segments, expected to be carried out in the next twelve-month period;

(6) provides maps as specifically requested by the department.

As part of the annual report, the department may assess and collect an annual operating fee for each mine. The department may assess and collect a penalty following written notification to the operator by the department for each annual report and annual operating fee not filed within thirty days following the end of the state fiscal year. If the required operating fee and the annual report are not filed by December thirty-first following the end of the state fiscal year, the department shall give written notice to the operator and then initiate permit revocation proceedings in accordance with the provisions of Section 48-20-160.

HISTORY: 1990 Act No. 454, Section 2.