Minnesota Administrative Rules

6132.4500 SUSPENSION OF PERMIT TO MINE.

Subpart 1.

Procedure.

If an emergency situation arises that results in imminent danger, the commissioner, by written order to the permittee, may at that time suspend any portion or portions of operations as necessary to protect:

A.

public health and safety;

B.

public interests in lands and waters; or

C.

persons and property.

Subp. 2.

Requirements.

The commissioner shall require the permittee to take all measures necessary to prevent or remedy the emergency situation.

Subp. 3.

Duration.

No suspension under this part shall be in effect more than 30 days without giving the permittee at least ten days' written notice of the order and an opportunity to be heard under part 6132.5000.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 93.44 to 93.51; 103G.222

History:

17 SR 2207

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008