Applications for exemptions shall be submitted to the Director for review and determination as to completeness. If the application is determined incomplete, the Director shall notify the operator in writing within thirty (30) days, specially describing the information necessary to complete the application. Upon receipt of a completed application, the Director shall determine whether the operation is exempt or is subject to the provisions of this chapter and shall submit the decision in writing to the applicant. Any person with standing may appeal the Director’s decision to the Commission, pursuant to the provisions of Article 10 of Chapter 4 of Title 10.
If the County determines that a proposed operation is subject to the provisions of this chapter, an exemption may only be granted by the State Mines and Geology Board under Section 2714 of the Act. (§ 2, Ord. 1276, eff. December 6, 2001)