OAR 632-030-0024
Inspections

(1)

As provided by ORS 517.850 (Inspection of permit area), the Department may, after reasonable notice, inspect any surface mining site to determine status or compliance with the Act, the rules adopted thereunder, or any permit conditions. The Department may report the results of these inspections to the permittee in writing.

(2)

Initial inspections will be conducted by the Department on all new sites that have not been previously inspected by the Department. On all other sites, routine inspections may be conducted by the Department. Reasons for the inspections include, but are not limited to:

(a)

Determining existing environmental conditions;

(b)

Reviewing the proposed mine operation;

(c)

Reviewing the proposed reclamation plan; and

(d)

Collecting data to calculate the amount of the reclamation bond.

(3)

Annual and compliance inspections may be conducted by the Department. Reasons for the inspection include, but are not limited, to:

(a)

Reviewing operating permit compliance;

(b)

Investigating complaints; and

(c)

Evaluating the adequacy of the amount of the bond or alternative form of security.

Source: Rule 632-030-0024 — Inspections, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=632-030-0024.

632–030–0005
Purpose and Application of These Rules 632–030–0010
Definitions 632–030–0015
Information Requirements 632–030–0016
Exclusion Certificates 632–030–0017
Limited Exemption 632–030–0018
County Authority 632–030–0019
Surface Mining on Federal Lands 632–030–0020
Procedures for Applying for an Operating Permit 632–030–0021
Performance Bonds and Alternative Forms of Security 632–030–0022
Fees 632–030–0024
Inspections 632–030–0025
Requirements for an Operating Permit and Reclamation Plan 632–030–0026
On-Site Construction Waiver 632–030–0027
Minimum Standards for a Reclamation Plan 632–030–0030
Department Action on Reclamation Plan and Operating Permit Application 632–030–0033
Reclamation by the Department 632–030–0035
Modification of an Operating Permit 632–030–0040
Maintaining an Operating Permit 632–030–0041
Permit and Exemption Transfer 632–030–0042
Termination of Operating Permits 632–030–0045
Obtaining Bond Release 632–030–0049
Emergency Operating Permits 632–030–0052
Temporary Operating Permits 632–030–0056
Appeals 632–030–0070
Penalty Warning

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 632-030-0024’s source at or.us

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Original Source: Rule 632-030-0024 — Inspections, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=632-030-0024 (last accessed Jun. 8, 2021).