Iowa HF1029 regulates noncoal mine sites, focusing on reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes and increasing license fees.

Iowa HF1029 introduces regulations for noncoal mine sites, emphasizing the reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes at active underground mine sites. The bill mandates operators to notify the division of soil and water conservation immediately upon sinkhole formation. It allows the division to issue emergency remediation orders and requires operators to submit remediation plans. The bill increases the initial license application fee to $75 and the renewal fee to $20. It also establishes penalties for violations, including administrative penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.

Iowa HF1029 regulates noncoal mine sites, focusing on reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes and increasing license fees.

Iowa HF1029 introduces regulations for noncoal mine sites, emphasizing the reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes at active underground mine sites. The bill mandates operators to notify the division of soil and water conservation immediately upon sinkhole formation. It allows the division to issue emergency remediation orders and requires operators to submit remediation plans. The bill increases the initial license application fee to $75 and the renewal fee to $20. It also establishes penalties for violations, including administrative penalties of up to $5,000 per violation.