27-1234

27-1234. Plan review and evaluation by private
consultants; reporting expenditures

A. Subject to section 38-503 and other applicable statutes and rules, the state
mine inspector may contract with a private consultant for the purpose of assisting the
inspector in reviewing reclamation plans that are submitted under this chapter to
determine whether the plans meet the criteria and requirements of this chapter and the
rules adopted by the inspector.

B. The inspector shall pay the consultant for the services rendered from the
inspector's appropriation under section 27-1233. The inspector shall report to the staff
director of the joint legislative budget committee:

1. Expenditures of money for purposes of this section.

2. The name and address of each consultant.

3. The plan submittals that cause the expenditure of the monies.