27-929. Notice of plan or substantial
change
A. The state mine inspector shall give notice of a proposed reclamation plan or a
substantial change to an approved reclamation plan once each week for two consecutive
weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the
exploration operation or mining unit is or will be located. If there is no such
newspaper, the inspector shall give notice in a newspaper of general circulation that is
published in an adjoining county.
B. The notice shall briefly describe the proposed reclamation plan or substantial
change and state that any person who may be adversely affected by the plan or substantial
change may:
1. File a written objection to the plan or substantial change within fifteen days
after the last publication.
2. Request a public hearing.
C. An objection shall state the name and mailing address of the objector, be signed
by the objector or the objector's agent or attorney and clearly state the reasons why the
plan or substantial change should be denied. Grounds for objection are limited to
whether the proposed plan or substantial change meets the criteria for approval in this
chapter.
D. If there is sufficient public interest by persons who may be adversely affected
by the plan or substantial change, the inspector may hold a public hearing in the county
in which the exploration operation or mining unit is or will be located.
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