As used in OAR 632-032-0005 to 632-032-0060, unless the context indicates otherwise:

1. (1) “Board” means the Governing Board of the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
2. (2) “Concurrent native reclamation” means reclamation of disturbed land that occurs during mining and uses native species.
3. (3) “Department” means the Department of Geology and Mineral Industries.
4. (4) “Financial security” means the performance bond or alternative form of financial security required under ORS 517.810.
5. (5) “Exempt site” means mined areas exempt from the reclamation requirement of the act.
6. (6) “Orphaned site” means an exempt site where no mining has taken place since the enactment of the Mined Land Reclamation Act of 1972.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 517.840(1)(E)

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 517.840(1)(E)

History

GMI 1-1995, f. & cert. ef. 1-5-95