| Notice Filed with SOS |
03/15/2022 |
| Rule |
ProposedRuleAttach2022-00153.pdf
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| Additional Information |
AddInfoAttach2022-00153.pdf
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| Statutory Authority |
Section 34-32-106(1)(c), C.R.S.; Section 34-32-108(1), C.R.S.; Sections 34-32-116, 117 and 122 C.R.S |
| Description of Subjects/Issues |
The Board will promulgate new rules and amendments to the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act, C.R.S. 34-32-101, et.seq., to implement House Bill 19-1113 related to perpetual water treatment, annual water quality reporting and the elimination of self-bonding. The Board will also consider proposed changes that relate to Temporary Cessation to address inconsistencies and ambiguities in existing regulations and create a clearer administrative process for regulation of Temporary Cessation. The Board will also consider amendments to the regulations to define “Production”. Finally, the Board will consider amending areas of the existing rules that need clarification, correction or to reflect new information or current practice or procedure. Please note that the Board may accept, reject or modify any or all of the Division’s proposed new rules and amendments, or may propose its own new rules and amendments. |
| Purpose/Objective of Rule |
See attachment. |
| Basis And Purpose |
BasisAndPurposeAttachment2022-00153.docx
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| Comments |
Revised Mineral Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Board for Hard Rock, Metal, and Designated Mining Operations. The proposed rulemaking is pursuant to CRS 34-32-108 of the Colorado Mined Land Reclamation Act to address the requirements of HB19-1113 for perpetual water treatment, certain annual water quality reporting and the elimination of self-bonding. Additionally, the Division will be redrafting Rules and Regulations related to temporary cessation (TC) to address inconsistencies and ambiguities and create a clearer administrative process for regulation of TC. |
| Submitted in response to issues raised by COLS/OLLS? |
No
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| Is this rule adopted in response to recent legislation? |
Yes
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| Recent legislation bill number |
HB19-1113
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| Hearing Date |
05/18/2022 |
| Hearing Time |
09:00 AM |
| Hearing Location |
Department of Natural Resources, 1313 Sherman Street, Room 318, Denver, CO 80203 |
| Contact Name |
Russ Means |
| Contact Title |
Minerals Program Director |
| Contact Telephone |
303-866-3567ex.81150 |
| Contact email |
russ.means@state.co.us |