R647-4-120. Transfer of Notice of Intention

If an operator wishes to transfer a mining operation to another party, an application for Transfer of Notice of Intention - Large Mining Operations (FORM MR-TRL), must be completed and filed with the division. The new mine operator must post adequate reclamation surety and assume full responsibility for any disturbances of the permitted operation. The form and amount of surety must be approved by the division for the transfer to be complete.