2005 Washington Revised Code RCW 78.44.210: Order to suspend surface mining — Injunction.

Upon the failure of a miner or permit holder to comply with a department order to rectify deficiencies, the department may issue an order to suspend surface mining when a miner or permit holder is conducting surface mining in any manner not authorized by:

     (1) This chapter;

     (2) The rules adopted by the department;

     (3) The approved reclamation plan;

     (4) The reclamation permit; or

     (5) If the miner or permit holder fails to comply with any final order of the department.

     The order to suspend surface mining shall require the miner or permit holder to suspend part or all of the miner's or permit holder's mining operations until the conditions resulting in the issuance of the order have been mitigated to the satisfaction of the department.

     The attorney general may take the necessary legal action to enjoin, or otherwise cause to be stopped, surface mining in violation of an order to suspend surface mining.

[1993 c 518 § 28.]

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