Wyo. Stat. § 35-11-427 (2026)

authority of land quality division exclusive.

Application for an in situ mining permit shall be made to the
director. The director shall designate the land quality
administrator as his representative on all matters concerning
the application and all communications concerning review of and
final action on the application for land, air and water quality
divisions and solid waste management. Nothing herein shall be
construed to limit the authority of the director on making the
final decision on the permit application. No in situ mining
operation shall be commenced or conducted unless a valid mining
permit has been issued to the operator. Construction and
completion of wells may be authorized prior to issuance of a
mining permit or a research and development license pursuant to
W.S. 35-11-404(g).