Approved interim management plans shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed five (5) years. Prior to the expiration of the interim management plan, the Commission shall take one of the following actions:
(a) Renew the interim management plan for an additional period not to exceed five (5) years, which may be renewed for one additional five (5) year renewal period at the expiration of the first five (5) year renewal period, if the Commission finds that the surface mining operator has complied fully with the interim management plan; or
(b) Require the operator to commence reclamation in accordance with its approved reclamation plan.
The operator shall notify the Director in writing prior to the reactivation of the surface mining operation. (§ 1, Ord. 1191, eff. September 5, 1996; as amended by Ord. 1518, eff. February 13, 2020)