§3465.2-2. Discovery of noncompliance.
43 C.F.R. § 3465.2-2
Upon discovery of activities or conditions that are not in compliance with the terms of a lease or license to mine, or with an approved permit (30 CFR part 741), but that do not pose a serious and imminent danger to the public or to resources and environmental quality, the authorized officer shall refer the matter to the Surface Mining Officer for remedial action, or take remedial action on matters of exploration outside the permit area.
Upon discovery of activities or conditions that are not in compliance with the terms of a lease, license to mine, or with an approved permit and that do pose a serious and imminent danger to the health and safety of the public or to resources and environmental quality, the authorized officer may order the immediate cessation of the activities or conditions provided that the Surface Mining Officer is immediately informed of the issuance of any such emergency cessation order.
Notes, amendments, and revision history
Amendments
[44 FR 42638, July 19, 1979. Redesignated at 47 FR 33149, July 30, 1982; 50 FR 8627, Mar. 4, 1985]
Authority
Authority: The Mineral Leasing Act of 1920, as amended and supplemented (30 U.S.C. 181 et seq. ), the Mineral Leasing Act for Acquired Lands of 1947, as amended (30 U.S.C. 351-359), the Multiple Mineral Development Act of 1954 (30 U.S.C. 521-531 et seq. ), the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq. ) and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 (43 U.S.C. 1701 et seq. ).
Source
Source: 44 FR 42638, July 19, 1979, unless otherwise noted.
Amendments
[44 FR 42638, July 19, 1979. Redesignated at 47 FR 33149, July 30, 1982; 50 FR 8627, Mar. 4, 1985]