WAC 332-18-05001. Orders and notices of the department

(1) The department may issue orders and notices as described in the act and these rules. Before issuing the initial order related to a specific violation, the department shall attempt to hold a conference with the miner or permit holder. The purpose of the conference is to determine if a violation has occurred and, if so, to develop a plan to correct the violation and mitigate its impacts insofar as practicable. (2) Orders and notices of the department shall set forth: (a) The nature and extent, and if known, the time of the violation(s); (b) The rights of the miner or permit holder to appeal; and (c) Applicable time frames for corrective action and appeal. (3) Orders and notices of the department shall be in writing and delivered to the miner or permit holder by mail or personal service.