OAR 141-071-0640. Reclamation

It shall be a continuing obligation of the lessee to pay the cost of the surface reclamation necessitated by that lessee’s mining operation. This obligation as to state-owned land or mineral rights shall not be limited by the bond limitation required under ORS 517.810. If a lessee fails to begin reclamation of the leased premises as scheduled in the plan required under OAR 141-071-0520 or within one year after termination of the mining operation, the Division may conduct such reclamation operations as it finds necessary and levy the costs thereof as a charge upon the lessee. Such action shall not preclude any other action at law by the state.