Regulates mining operations in Iowa, including bonding requirements and subsidence reporting.

This bill amends provisions regulating mining operations in Iowa, focusing on bonding requirements and subsidence reporting. Operators must obtain a license and register their mine sites, accompanied by a bond or other security. The bill mandates that the total amount of any bonds posted be used solely for land reclamation costs. Operators must notify the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality within 48 hours of discovering subsidence, submit an initial assessment within 14 days, and provide a detailed repair plan.

Regulates mining operations in Iowa, including bonding requirements and subsidence reporting.

This bill amends provisions regulating mining operations in Iowa, focusing on bonding requirements and subsidence reporting. Operators must obtain a license and register their mine sites, accompanied by a bond or other security. The bill mandates that the total amount of any bonds posted be used solely for land reclamation costs. Operators must notify the Division of Soil Conservation and Water Quality within 48 hours of discovering subsidence, submit an initial assessment within 14 days, and provide a detailed repair plan.