Michigan Compiled Laws, Chapter 324. Natural Resources and Environmental Protection § 324.63411

Sec. 63411. (1) An operator shall comply with all other applicable requirements of this act.

(2) An operator shall conduct mining activities at a mining area in conformance with the approved mining and reclamation plan.

(3) If mining activities are suspended for a continuous period exceeding 240 days, the operator shall maintain, monitor, and secure the mining area and shall conduct any interim sloping or stabilizing of surfaces necessary to protect the environment, natural resources, or public health and safety in accordance with the mining permit.

(4) Subject to subsection (5), an operator shall begin final reclamation of a mining area within 3 years after the date of cessation of other mining activities and shall complete reclamation within the time set forth in the mining and reclamation plan approved by the department under section 63405.  1

(5) Upon written request of the operator, the department may approve an extension of time to begin or complete final reclamation.

(6) Compliance with this part does not relieve a person of the responsibility to comply with all other applicable state or federal statutes or regulations.