Section 135.25. Permit suspension and revocation.

 

(1)   Grounds. A regulatory authority may suspend or revoke a nonmetallic mining permit issued pursuant to this chapter if it finds that the operator has done any of the following:

(a) Failed to submit a satisfactory reclamation plan within the time frames specified in this subchapter.

(b) Failed to submit or maintain financial assurance as required by this chapter.

(c) Failed on a repetitive and significant basis to follow the approved reclamation plan.

(2)   Suspension. If the regulatory authority makes any of the findings in sub. (1) , it may suspend a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit for up to 30 days. During the time of suspension, the operator may not conduct nonmetallic mining at the site, except for reclamation or measures to protect human health and the environment as ordered by the regulatory authority pursuant to s. NR 135.43 .

(3)   Revocation. If a regulatory authority makes any of the findings in sub. (1) , it may revoke a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit. Upon permit revocation, the operator shall forfeit the financial assurance it has provided pursuant to s. NR 135.40 to the regulatory authority. The regulatory authority may use forfeited financial assurance to reclaim the site to the extent needed to comply with this chapter and the applicable reclamation ordinance.

History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537 , eff. 12-1-00.