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

   1. (a) The location of the operation and file number of the approved 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;
   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) The operator shall include an updated map depicting surface disturbance and reclamation performed during the year, prepared in accordance with Section R647-4-105.

3. (3) If an operator is in suspension under Section R647-4-117, the report submitted by the operator must include the information required by Subsections R647-4-121(1) and R647-4-121(2), as applicable, and:

   1. (a) The date suspension began or is anticipated to begin;
   2. (b) The date of the last self-inspection and the results of that inspection including whether the property remains in a safe, environmentally stable condition;
   3. (c) Any steps taken to return the property to, or maintain the property in, a safe, environmentally stable condition; and
   4. (d) Any other information required by the division under Subsection R647-4-117(2)(b).
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: August 27, 2025

Notice of Continuation: April 27, 2023

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