C.F.R. » Title 30 » CHAPTER VII—OFFICE OF SURFACE MINING RECLAMATION AND ENFORCEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—INITIAL PROGRAM REGULATIONS › PART 721—FEDERAL INSPECTIONS

30 C.F.R. § 721.11

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The authorized representative of the Secretary shall conduct inspections of surface coal mining and reclamation operations subject to regulation under the Act—

(a) On the basis of not less than two consecutive State inspection reports indicating a violation of the Act, regulations or permit conditions required by the Act;

(b) On the basis of information provided by a State or any person which gives rise to a reasonable belief that the provisions of the Act, regulations or permit conditions required by the Act are being violated, or that a condition or practice exists which creates an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public, or is causing or can reasonably be expected to cause significant, imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources; and

(c) On a random basis of at least one complete inspection each 6 months. A complete inspection is an onsite review of the operator's compliance with all applicable standards in these regulations within the entire area disturbed or affected by mining.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1980–1980 · leading case: Andrus v. P-Burg Coal Co., Inc., 495 F. Supp. 82 (S.D. Ind. 1980).
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Andrus v. P-Burg Coal Co., Inc., 495 F. Supp. 82 (S.D. Ind. 1980). “30 CFR §§ 721.11 , 721.12. These guidelines are similar to the guidelines for inspection under the Coal Mine Health and Safety Act which were found to be sufficiently specific to do away with the need for a warrant.”
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