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158 sections in this chapter.
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-20 Remedy
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Nothing in the New Mexico Mining Act shall limit any right that any person or class of persons may have pursuant to any statute or common law to seek enforcement of the New Mexico Mining Act and the regulations adopted pursuant to that act, or to seek any other relief. History: L…
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-3 Definitions
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As used in the New Mexico Mining Act: A. "affected area" means the area outside of the permit area where the land surface, surface water, ground water and air resources are impacted by mining operations within the permit area; B. "commission" means the mining commission establish…
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-4 Interim program; limitations
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A. Nothing in the New Mexico Mining Act shall supersede current or future requirements and standards of any other applicable federal or state law. B. After the effective date of the New Mexico Mining Act and until the commission adopts regulations necessary to carry out the provi…
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-5 Mining operation site assessment
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A. After the effective date of the New Mexico Mining Act, the operator of a new mining operation may operate that new mining operation until the operator is either granted or denied a permit for a new mining operation provided that the operator submits to the director on or befor…
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-6 Mining commission; created; members
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A. The "mining commission" is created. The commission shall consist of seven voting members, including: (1) the director of the bureau of geology and mineral resources of the New Mexico institute of mining and technology or his designee; (2) the secretary of environment or his de…
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-7 Commission; duties
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The commission shall: A. before June 18, 1994, adopt and file reasonable regulations consistent with the purposes and intent of the New Mexico Mining Act necessary to implement the provisions of the New Mexico Mining Act, including regulations that: (1) consider the economic and …
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-8 Regulations; adoption process
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A. No regulation shall be adopted, amended or repealed without a public hearing before the commission or a hearing officer appointed by the commission. B. Any person may recommend or propose regulations to the commission for adoption, amendment or repeal. The commission shall det…
NMSA 1978, § 69-36-9 Director; duties
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The director shall: A. exercise all powers of enforcement and administration arising under the New Mexico Mining Act not otherwise expressly delegated to the commission, execute and administer the commission's regulations and coordinate the review and issuance of permits for new …
