§ 19-73. Inspections.

(a)

Inspections.

(1)

The county shall have the right to enter upon the mine property for the purpose of making an inspection (scheduled or unscheduled) of ongoing or completed reclamation. Such entry shall be made at a reasonable time and in the company of a duly appointed representative of the operator. If any deficiencies are noted during such inspection, the department shall give written notice to the operator within thirty (30) days following the inspection.

(2)

The operator shall thereupon commence action within thirty (30) days to rectify these deficiencies and shall diligently proceed until they have been corrected.

(3)

The department may extend performance periods referred to in this section for delays clearly beyond the operator's control, but only in cases where the department finds that the operator is making every reasonable effort to comply.

(b)

Final inspection.

(1)

Upon completion of reclamation, or a substantial portion, the operator shall notify the department and request a final inspection.

(2)

The department shall make an inspection of the area within thirty (30) days and if it finds that reclamation has been properly completed, it shall, within thirty (30) days, notify the operator in writing that the requested release of security will be scheduled before the board.

(Ord. No. 93-13, § D-3, 6-29-93)