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CA SB1103
Bill
Status
2/17/2010
Primary Sponsor
Samuel Aanestad
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 2207 of the Public Resources Code to allow single operators or mining companies with a single mining operation that become idle and operate under an interim management plan to qualify for the low gross exemption on a calendar year basis.
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Exemption applies only if the idle mining operation complies with all applicable requirements of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 and State Mining and Geology Board regulations.
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Maintains existing annual reporting fee requirements for active and idle mining operations, with maximum fee of $4,000 annually and minimum of $100 annually, adjusted for cost of living.
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Establishes the Mine Reclamation Account and Abandoned Mine Reclamation and Minerals Fund Subaccount to receive and deposit reporting fees and other mining-related revenue for department and board use in mine oversight and reclamation activities.
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Prohibits public disclosure of individual mining operation production, reserves, or depletion rates; production figures may only be published if aggregated from at least three mining operations.
Legislative Description
Surface mining: idle mines: low gross exemption.
Last Action
Held in committee and under submission.
5/27/2010