- 1. A Notice of Intention to Conduct Exploration that has been determined complete or approved, shall be valid until December 31st of the year following submission. Exploration and reclamation activities should be completed within this time frame. An operator desiring to extend the duration of a notice of intention, must notify the Division in writing, prior to expiration of the notice of intention, specifying the reasons an extension is required, and the anticipated length of time necessary to complete exploration and reclamation.
- 2. The Division will review and approve the extension and adjust if necessary, the amount of reclamation surety.
- 3. Authorization to operate under a Notice of Intention to Conduct Exploration may be withdrawn in the event of failure by the operator to pay permit fees required by Section R647-2-101(6), or to maintain and update reclamation surety as required, after notice and opportunity for Board hearing.
KEY: minerals reclamation
Date of Last Change: August 27, 2025
Notice of Continuation: April 27, 2023
Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-8-1 et seq.