RCW 70A.300.470Metals mining and milling operations permits—Inspections by department of ecology.If a metals mining and milling operation is issued a permit pursuant to this chapter, then it will be subject to special inspection requirements. The department of ecology shall inspect these mining operations at least quarterly in order to ensure that the operation is in compliance with the conditions of any permit issued to it pursuant to this chapter. The department shall conduct additional inspections during the construction phase of the mining operation in order to ensure compliance with this chapter.[ 1994 c 232 s 19. Formerly RCW 70.105.300.]NOTES:Effective date—1994 c 232 ss 6-8 and 18-22: See RCW 78.56.902.
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