§ 207.13 — Inspections and monitoring

Iowa § 207.13

• Jurisdiction: Iowa
• Title V: AGRICULTURE
• Ch. 207: COAL MINING

Text

1. a. The division shall make inspections of any mining and reclamation operations as
are necessary to evaluate the administration of this chapter and authorized representatives
of the division shall have a right to entry at any mining and reclamation operation. If the
operator refuses to consent to the inspection, the division shall request the attorney general
to immediately obtain a warrant for the inspection.
b. The division shall determine what records and other information shall be maintained
and furnished to the division by the operators for the effective administration of this chapter.
2. The inspections by the division shall:

a. Occur at a frequency of one complete inspection per calendar quarter and at least one
partial inspection on an irregular basis in those months where a complete inspection is not
performed.
b. Occur without prior notice to the permittee, agents or employees except for necessary
on-site meetings with the permittee.
c. Include the filing of inspection reports adequate to enforce the requirements of and to
carry out the terms and purposes of this chapter.
3. If the division has reason to believe that an operator is in violation of a requirement of
this chapter or a permit condition, the division shall immediately order an inspection of the
coal mining operation within ten days of receiving notice of the alleged violation.
4. An operator shall conspicuously maintain a clearly visible sign at the entrances to
the mining and reclamation operation which sets forth the name, business address, permit
number and phone number of the operator.
5. Each inspector shall immediately inform the operator in writing of each violation, and
shall report in writing any violation to the division.
6. Copies of any record, reports, inspection materials, or information obtained under
this section by the division shall be made immediately available to the public at central and
sufficient locations in the area of mining so that they are conveniently available to residents
in the areas of mining.
7. An employee of the division performing any function or duty under this chapter shall
not have a direct or indirect financial interest in any mining operation.

Legislative History

[C81, §83.13]