§ 27-1225 — Remedial response to governmental orders

A. An owner or operator is not required to provide notice or obtain approval of a reclamation plan or financial assurance mechanism under this chapter before creating a surface disturbance pursuant to a remedial action in response to a government order to prevent or mitigate an actual or potential release of pollutants into the environment.

B. The owner or operator shall update the reclamation plan and financial assurance mechanism within six months after completing the emergency or remedial measure.