Revised Code of Washington - RCW Title 78 Mines, Minerals, And Petroleum - Section 78.44.190 Deficiencies -- Order to rectify -- Time extension

§ 78.44.190. Deficiencies -- Order to rectify -- Time extension

(1) The department may issue an order to rectify deficiencies to the following: (a) Any permit holder, miner, or other person who authorizes, directs, violates, or who directly benefits by contracting with or employing another to violate this chapter, the rules adopted by the department, a reclamation permit, or a reclamation plan; or (b) a permit holder whose surface mine is out of compliance with the provisions of this chapter, the rules adopted by the department, or the permit holder's current and valid reclamation permit or reclamation plan.

(2) The order shall describe the deficiencies and shall initially require the order recipient to correct all deficiencies by a date that is no later than sixty days after the department's issuance of the order. The department may extend the period to correct deficiencies for delays clearly beyond the order recipient's control, but only when the person is, in the opinion of the department, making every reasonable effort to comply. This order becomes final and effective after being upheld upon completion of all administrative and judicial review proceedings or following notice and a failure to timely request a hearing.

[2007 c 192 § 2; 1993 c 518 § 26.]

Notes:
     Captions -- Severability -- Effective date -- 1993 c 518: See notes following RCW 78.44.010.

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