N.M. Code R. § 19.8.34.3401
As used in this part, the following terms have the meaning specified, except where otherwise indicated:
A. Cumulative measurement period means the period of time over which both cumulative production and cumulative revenue are measured.
(1) For purposes of determining the beginning of the cumulative measurement period, subject to approval by the director, the operator must select and consistently use one of the following:
(a) for mining areas where coal or other minerals were extracted prior to August 3, 1977, the date extraction of coal or other minerals commenced at that mining area or August 3, 1977, or
(b) for mining areas where extraction of coal or other minerals commenced on or after August 3, 1977, the date extraction of coal or other minerals commenced at that mining area, whichever is earlier.
(2) For annual reporting purposes pursuant to 19.8.34.3409 NMAC, the end of the period for which cumulative production and revenue is calculated is either:
(a) for mining areas where coal or other minerals were extracted prior to October 1, 1995, and every October 1 thereafter; or
(b) for mining areas where extraction of coal or other minerals commenced on or after October 1, 1995, the last day of the calendar quarter during which coal extraction commenced, and each anniversary of that day thereafter.
E. Other minerals means any commercially valuable substance mined for its mineral value, excluding coal, topsoil, waste and fill material.
[11-29-97; 19.8.34.3401 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.34.3401, 9-29-2000; A, 12-31-2007]