C.R.S. Section 34-32-105
Office of mined land reclamation

  • mined land reclamation board
  • created

(1)

There is created, in the division of reclamation, mining, and safety in the department of natural resources, the office of mined land reclamation and, in the department of natural resources, the mined land reclamation board. The head of the office of mined land reclamation is appointed by the director. The head of the office of mined land reclamation must have professional and supervisory experience in mined land reclamation, mining, or natural resource planning and management. The office of mined land reclamation is a
type 2
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105.

(2)

Intentionally left blank —Ed.

(a)

The board consists of seven members as follows:

(I)

The executive director or the executive director’s designee, who shall serve as secretary to the board;

(II)

A member of the state conservation board appointed by such board; and

(III)

Five persons appointed by the governor with the consent of the senate. Such appointed members shall be:

(A)

Three individuals with substantial experience in agriculture or conservation, no more than two of whom shall have had experience in agriculture or conservation; and

(B)

Two individuals with substantial experience in the mining industry.

(b)

Members appointed to the board shall serve for terms of four years; except that the terms shall be staggered so that no more than three members’ terms expire in the same year. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as original appointments for the balance of the unexpired term.

(c)

All members of the board:

(I)

Shall be residents of the state of Colorado; and

(II)

Except for the executive director, are entitled to receive compensation for their service on the board at the rate of fifty dollars per diem and to be reimbursed for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their duties on the board.

(d)

The board shall, by majority vote of all members, elect its chair from among the appointed members biennially.

(3)

The mined land reclamation board is a
type 1
entity, as defined in section 24-1-105, and exercises its powers and performs its duties and functions specified in this article 32 under the department.

(4)

The board shall have jurisdiction and authority over all persons and property, public and private, necessary to enforce the provisions of this article.

Source: Section 34-32-105 — Office of mined land reclamation - mined land reclamation board - created, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-34.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

34‑32‑101
Short title 34‑32‑102
Legislative declaration 34‑32‑103
Definitions 34‑32‑104
Administration 34‑32‑105
Office of mined land reclamation - mined land reclamation board - created 34‑32‑106
Duties of board 34‑32‑107
Powers of board 34‑32‑108
Rules and regulations 34‑32‑109
Necessity of reclamation permit - application to existing permits 34‑32‑110
Limited impact operations - expedited process 34‑32‑112
Application for reclamation permit - changes in permits - fees - notice 34‑32‑112.5
Designated mining operation - rules 34‑32‑113
Prospecting notice - reclamation requirements - rules 34‑32‑114
Protests and petitions for hearing 34‑32‑115
Action by board - appeals 34‑32‑116
Duties of operators - reclamation plans 34‑32‑116.5
Environmental protection plan - designated mining operation - rules 34‑32‑117
Warranties of performance - warranties of financial responsibility - release of warranties - applicability 34‑32‑118
Forfeiture of financial warranties 34‑32‑119
Operators - succession 34‑32‑120
Permit refused defaulting operator 34‑32‑121
Entry upon lands for inspection 34‑32‑121.5
Reporting certain conditions 34‑32‑122
Fees, civil penalties, and forfeitures - deposit - emergency response cash fund - created - definition 34‑32‑123
Operating without a permit - penalty 34‑32‑124
Failure to comply with conditions of order, permit, or regulation 34‑32‑124.5
Emergencies endangering public health or environment - definition 34‑32‑125
Conflict with “Colorado Surface Coal Mining Reclamation Act” 34‑32‑127
Mined land reclamation fund - created - fees - fee adjustments - rules
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 34-32-105’s source at colorado​.gov