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ID S1197
Bill
Status
2/25/2016
Primary Sponsor
Resources and Environment Committee
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AI Summary
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Removes language regarding water run-off standards prior to commencing surface mining operations, replacing it with a singular standard under chapter 1, title 39, Idaho Code, or previous conditions, whichever is lesser.
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Increases the per-acre bond cap for reclamation from $2,500 to $15,000, with exceptions requiring board determination, written notice to operator, and a hearing (waivable by operator) before exceeding the cap.
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Maintains the $5,000,000 bond cap for permanent closure of cyanidation facilities, with similar requirements for exceeding the cap including board determination, written notice, and a hearing (waivable by operator) extending the decision timeline up to 60 days.
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Requires the State Board of Land Commissioners to deliver written notice of rejection when reclamation or permanent closure plan requirements are not met, including specific reasons, factual findings, manner of non-compliance, and necessary changes.
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Applies notice and rejection procedures to both reclamation bond release requests and permanent closure plan activity completion notifications.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to revise certain required reclamation activities; to revise bond amount provisions and to provide for written notice by the State Board of Land Commissioners to an operator of rejection of a request for bond release upon the board's determination that the requirements of a reclamation plan or permanent closure plan have not been met.
MINES AND MINING
Last Action
Signed by Governor on 02/25/16 Session Law Chapter 22 Effective: 07/01/2016
2/25/2016