§ 35-11-403 — Powers of the administrator of land quality division

(a) The administrator of the land quality division shall
have the following powers:
(i) To utilize qualified experts in the field of
hydrology, soil science, plant or wildlife ecology, and other
related fields to advise on mining reclamation practices, and
the adoption of rules. Advisors shall be reimbursed for travel
and other expenses incurred in performance of official duties in
the same manner and amount as state employees;
(ii) To fix the amount of, collect, maintain and
otherwise comply with the statutory performance bond requirement
set out in W.S. 35-11-417. The council may order the forfeiture
of a bond as set out in W.S. 35-11-421;
(iii) To reclaim any affected land with respect to
which a bond has been forfeited;
(iv) To recommend to the director, the issuance,
denial, amendment, revocation and suspension of permits,
licenses and special exploration licenses in accordance with the
provisions of this act.