§ 27-1203 — Exemption for state lands; agreements for coordination with other governmental agencies and landowners

A. This chapter does not apply to any activity that occurs on state land and that is regulated pursuant to chapter 2, article 5 of this title.

B. The state mine inspector may enter into agreements pursuant to title 11, chapter 7, article 3 with the state land department, the United States bureau of land management, the United States forest service and other agencies that manage public lands and take other appropriate measures to coordinate the review and approval of reclamation plans, including designating a lead agency for reclamation plan review and action. The inspector shall avoid redundant, inconsistent or contradictory reclamation, inspection, administration, enforcement and financial assurance requirements.