27-928. Transferring an approved reclamation plan
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A. A reclamation plan may be transferred from one person to another, by operation of law or otherwise, if the current owner or operator notifies the state mine inspector in writing before the transfer. The notice shall include:
1. The name, address, telephone number and statutory agent of the person to whom the plan will be transferred.
2. The effective date of the proposed transfer.
3. A proposed financial assurance mechanism.
4. Other information the inspector may determine to be necessary by rule.
B. The inspector may deny a transfer on determining that the proposed financial assurance mechanism does not comply with article 5 of this chapter or that the transferee is not capable of operating in compliance with this article, the rules adopted pursuant to this article or the conditions established in the plan. The inspector shall issue notice of and the reasons for the denial within fifteen days after receiving the proposed transfer. Except as provided in section 41-1092.08, subsection H, a final administrative denial of the plan transfer is subject to judicial review pursuant to title 12, chapter 7, article 6.
C. On receiving the approved financial assurance mechanism from the transferee the inspector shall release the financial assurance mechanism provided by the transferor.