Arizona Revised Statutes Title 27. Minerals, Oil and Gas § 27-926. Initiation, extension and completion of reclamation

A. Beginning April 1, 1997, if a surface disturbance cannot be practicably reclaimed concurrently with an exploration operation or at a mining unit, reclamation shall be initiated:

B. The state mine inspector shall extend the period in which to initiate reclamation under subsection A, with up to three subsequent five year extensions, if the owner or operator of an exploration operation or mining unit demonstrates a reasonable likelihood that the project or operation will resume, based on a consideration of factors, including:

C. Once initiated, the final reclamation measures shall be performed as stated in the approved reclamation plan unless the exploration operation or mining unit is reactivated.