1. (1) On or before January 31 of each year, unless waived in writing by the division, each operator conducting small mining operations must file a Small Mine Annual Report (FORM MR-AR) describing its operations during the preceding calendar year, including:

   1. (a) The location of the operation and the file number and date of the applicable Notice of Intention;
   2. (b) The gross amounts of ore and waste materials moved during the year, as well as the disposition of such materials;
   3. (c) New surface disturbances created during the year;
   4. (d) The reclamation work performed during the year; and
   5. (e) A narrative description of ore extraction, on-site primary processing, exploration, site development work, maintenance, reclamation, and other work performed at the mine site during the year;
2. (2) If notice has been provided or required pursuant to Subsection R647-3-113(4) or (5), the annual report shall include a narrative description of work performed to comply with Subsections R647-3-113(6)(a) through (6)(c).

3. (3) If an operator is in suspension under Section R647-3-113, the report submitted by the operator must include the information required by Subsections (1) and (2), as applicable, and:

   1. (a) The date suspension began or is anticipated to begin; and
   2. (b) Any other information required by the division under Subsection R647-3-113(4) or (5).
4. (4) The operator shall keep and maintain timely records relating to the operator's performance under the Act and shall make these records available to the division upon request.

KEY: minerals reclamation

Date of Last Change: September 16, 2025

Notice of Continuation: January 24, 2018

Authorizing, and Implemented or Interpreted Law: 40-8-1 et seq.