Iowa HSB225 regulates noncoal mine sites, requiring reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes and imposing penalties.

Iowa HSB225 amends mining regulations to include reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes at active underground mine sites. Operators must notify the division of soil and water conservation of sinkholes and follow reclamation rules. The division can issue emergency remediation orders and assess civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also modifies bonding requirements for mine operators and takes effect upon enactment.

Iowa HSB225 regulates noncoal mine sites, requiring reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes and imposing penalties.

Iowa HSB225 amends mining regulations to include reclamation of land disturbed by sinkholes at active underground mine sites. Operators must notify the division of soil and water conservation of sinkholes and follow reclamation rules. The division can issue emergency remediation orders and assess civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation. The bill also modifies bonding requirements for mine operators and takes effect upon enactment.