House Bill 699 revises the laws governing the Metal Mine Tailings Impoundment Panel by updating the structure and responsibilities of the independent review panel that evaluates tailings impoundment plans. The bill introduces new definitions, including "independent review panel member," which now includes licensed engineers and recognized subject matter experts. A significant change is the requirement for the review panel to provide a written report, enhancing accountability and transparency in the review process. The bill also specifies that the operator or permit applicant must identify at least three independent panel members to review the design documents and summarize their findings in a report.

Additionally, the bill outlines the conditions for permit suspension if the permittee does not comply with the approved impact plan and mandates periodic reviews of tailings storage facilities. The operator must provide necessary documentation for these reviews, and the panel is tasked with inspecting the facility at specified intervals. The operator is also required to develop a corrective action plan based on the panel's recommendations within 60 days of receiving the report, which must be reviewed by the panel before submission to the department. The act is set to take effect immediately upon passage and approval, aiming to improve oversight and compliance in the management of tailings storage facilities.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(1): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(2): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(3): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(4): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(5): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(6): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(7): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1(8): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_1: 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2(1): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2(2): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2(3): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2(4): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2(5): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2(6): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_2: 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(1): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(10): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(11): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(2): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(3): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(4): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(5): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(6): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(7): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(8): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X(9): 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380
HB0699_X: 82-4-303, 82-4-335, 82-4-337, 82-4-377, 82-4-380