ARIZONA MINING PERMITTING GUIDE - AZGS Document Repository

Arizona Mining Permitting Guide
Mine Safety and Health Administration From 2000-7
Mine Safety and Health Administration
63 East Main Street, Suite 402
Mesa, AZ 85201
480 649-5452
www.msha.gov
PERMITS, AUTHORIZATIONS OR FILINGS:
Mine Safety and Health Administration Form 2000-7
Legal Identity
LEGAL AUTHORITY:
Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977, 30 U.S.C. § 801 et seq.
30 C.F.R. 41
CONDITIONS REQUIRING PERMITS, AUTHORIZATIONS OR FILINGS:
For mine safety and health, operators do not need a permit to begin operations, however, the
Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) requires that before starting operations,
persons must notify MSHA. In addition, all mine operators must file MSHA Form 2000-7
which serves as notification of a legal identity.
MSHA primarily determines jurisdiction on a case-by-case basis, especially with regard to
what constitutes mineral milling. If operators are uncertain as to whether their operation is
within the scope of MSHA jurisdiction, they should contact the agency for a specific
determination. MSHA generally does not have jurisdiction at abandoned milling operations
which are no longer an integral part of ongoing mining activities. Also, MSHA jurisdiction
generally ends once a mine ceases operation, the operator has complied with any statutory
requirements for the sealing of the mine, and the land has been reclaimed.
With regard to exploratory operations, MSHA’s general position is that even if the activity is
purely exploratory and takes place on mine property, MSHA exercises jurisdiction. In all
other cases, operators should contact MSHA for a specific determination.
EXEMPTIONS:
Exemptions are determined on a case-by-case basis. Consult with the local MSHA office for
more information.
FEES:
None
AVERAGE PROCESSING TIME:
None
FORMS:
http://www.msha.gov/FORMS/2000-7.pdf
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