Alaska Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 12, 2017) |
Title 11. Natural Resources. |
Part 11.1. Office of the Commissioner. |
Chapter 11.97. Mining Reclamation. |
Article 11.97.6. Violations and Penalties. |
Section 11.97.990. Definitions.
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In this chapter: (1) "commissioner" means the commissioner of natural resources; (2) "mined area" has the same meaning as in AS 27.19.100(2); however, that definition applies only if the mining occurred after October 14, 1991; (3) "miner" has the same meaning as in AS 27.19.100(3); however, "miner" does not include a state, federal, or municipal landowner, regardless of whether that landowner retains a royalty interest as lessor, unless it owns or operates the mining operation; nor does "miner" include any other landowner, unless the landowner has a managing interest or working interest in the mining operation; (4) "previously mined area" means the land surface, reclaimed or not, that is left by a mining activity.
Authorities
27.19.100
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Sec. 2, ch. 92, SLA 1990 AS 27.19.100History
Eff. 7/30/92, Register 123