SB25-054
Mining Reclamation & Interstate Compact
Concerning the regulation of mining activities, and, in connection therewith, creating a new permit type to facilitate the cleanup of abandoned mine waste piles, updating forfeiture and warranty procedures, ratifying Colorado's membership in the "Interstate Mining Compact" and the Interstate Mining Commission, and making an appropriation.
Session:
2025 Regular Session
Subject:
Bill Summary
Natural Resources & Environment
- Contemplate the expedited issuance of reclamation-only permits to persons desiring to conduct reclamation-only operations after
July 1, 2025September 1, 2025 , on less than 5 acres; and - Update restrictions and requirements concerning the posting and forfeiture of financial warranties relating to mine reclamation projects.
The office of mined land reclamation may not issue a reclamation-only permit to a designated mining operation.
The bill also enacts the "Interstate Mining Compact" and ratifies Colorado's membership in the associated Interstate Mining Commission.
(Note: Italicized words indicate new material added to the original summary; dashes through words indicate deletions from the original summary.)
(Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)