Title 47 — MINES AND MINING

47-1702. Short title. This act may be known and cited as the "Idaho Abandoned Mine Reclamation Act."

47-1703. Funding. (1) This chapter shall govern the use of state and federal moneys specifically appropriated for abandoned mine reclamation. This chapter shall not require the state to expend or appropriate state moneys. The board may receive federal funds, state funds, and any …

47-1704. Definitions. (1) "Abandoned mine" means a mine deserted by the operator, having no regular maintenance, and not covered by a valid mining claim. (2) "Affected land" means the land adjacent to an eligible mine that is, or may be, adversely affected by past mining operatio…

47-1705. Responsibility of state board of land commissioners. The state board of land commissioners is charged with the responsibility of administering this act in accordance with the purpose of the act and the intent of the legislature. The director of the department of lands sh…

47-1706. Duties and powers of board. In addition to the other duties and powers of the board prescribed by law, the board is granted and shall be entitled to exercise the following authority and powers and perform the following duties: (1) To reclaim any eligible mine and affecte…

47-1707. responsibilities of the department of lands. In addition to the duties and responsibilities assigned by the board, the department shall: (1) Maintain a list of the eligible mines, based on the priority criteria pursuant to section 47-1708, Idaho Code. The list shall be u…

47-1708. Priorities. Expenditure of funds from the abandoned mine reclamation fund shall reflect the following priorities in the order stated: (1) The protection of public health, safety, and general welfare from the adverse effects of past mining practices. (2) The restoration o…

47-1709. Interagency coordination. The board shall recognize other governmental, educational, and private organizations or agencies which have expertise and information regarding abandoned mines and affected lands. The board shall characterize, prioritize, and complete reclamatio…

47-1801. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter is to provide an alternative form of performance bond or financial assurance for mining operations and mineral leases as required by the state board of land commissioners.

47-1802. Applicability. Mine operators who are working under the requirements of title 47, Idaho Code, may be required to provide alternative financial assurance, and if so required, shall provide such alternative financial assurance in accordance with the provisions of this chap…

47-1803. Reclamation fund created — Financial assurance. (1) The state treasurer shall be the custodian of an interest-bearing, dedicated fund known as the "Reclamation Fund" which is hereby created. The reclamation fund shall be funded by payments from applicable parties, intere…

47-1804. Cost recovery. If an operator fails to provide financial assurance as required by the provisions of this chapter, or has forfeited moneys from the reclamation fund and has not repaid those moneys, the state board of land commissioners shall be authorized to file liens ag…

47-1805. Operations not approved. The state board of land commissioners shall not approve any application for a reclamation plan, placer permit, mineral lease, or approve an amendment of any such document filed by a company, individual, corporate officer or operator who is not in…