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CO Code § 34-21-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-101. Office of Active and Inactive Mines - Creation - Duties

  There is hereby created in the division of reclamation, mining, and safety in the department of natural resources the office of active and inactive mines, the head of which shall be appointed by the director of the division. The office shall have the following duties:   To assist, upon request, operators and miners in meeting the requirements of the “Federal Mine Safety and Health Act of 1977”, Pub.L. 95-164, as amended;    To assist, upon request, operators in establishing, training, equipping, and coordinating mine rescue teams;    To maintain state miner training and accident reduction programs as deemed necessary by the commissioner and to provide such programs to operators and miners when requested;    To secure funding for state and local training, technical assistance, and technology improvement programs;    Through the board, to examine applicants for positions for which certification is required by federal law and to issue certificates of competence to those applicants who qualify;    To provide for permitting of underground diesel-powered equipment and for permitting the storage and use of explosives until a federal permit is required by law;    To be a repository for mine information and maps, to collect mine data and records, and to preserve information regarding the history and progress of the mining industry in the state from the earliest date to the present time;    To respond to operators' or coroners' requests for assistance in investigating injuries and accidents;    To provide administration and clerical support for the commissioners, the director, and the board;    To prepare an annual report on the mining industry in Colorado providing information on production, employment, safety, ownership, processing and distribution, location, type, and any other information necessary to guide and promote mining in the state;    To cooperate with and utilize the Colorado geological survey, consistent with its duties in sections 23-41-203 and 23-41-205, C.R.S.;    To cooperate with other state agencies and institutions in the implementation of articles 1, 21, 22, 23, 24, 32, and 33 of this title;  (l.1) To develop and administer the abandoned mine reclamation program consistent with the provisions of section 34-33-133 ; and     To perform such other duties as specified in articles 22 to 24 and article 32 of this title.        History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1186, § 2, effective July 1. L. 92: IP(1), (1)(e), and (1)(l) amended and (1)(l.1) added, p. 1931, § 12, effective July 1. L. 93: (1)(m) amended, p. 1198, § 17, effective July 1. L. 2006: IP(1) amended, p. 216, § 10, effective August 7. L. 2012: (1)(k) amended,(HB 12-1355), ch. 247, p. 1197, § 6, effective January 31, 2013.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-101 as it existed prior to 1988.   ANNOTATION   For appointment of board of mine examiners, see People ex rel. Inspector of Coal Mines v. Denman, 16 Colo. App. 337, 65 P. 455 (1901).
CO Code § 34-21-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-102. Commissioner of Mines

  In accordance with the provisions of section 1 of article XVI of the Colorado constitution, it is the duty of the governor, with the consent of the senate, to appoint a person known to be competent to the office of commissioner, who may also be the executive director of the department of natural resources. The office of commissioner of mines shall be located in the office of the executive director of the department of natural resources. The governor has the power to remove said commissioner from office for incompetency, neglect of duty, or abuse of the privileges of such commissioner's office.    (Deleted by amendment,L. 92, p. 1931, § 13, effective July 1, 1992.)     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1187, § 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1931, § 13, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-103 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-103. Head of Office of Active and Inactive Mines - Appointment - Staff

  The director shall, subject to the provisions of section 13 of article XII of the state constitution, appoint the head of the office of active and inactive mines, subject to the supervision and control of the director. The head of the office of active and inactive mines shall have knowledge of mine health and safety practices, an understanding of mining technologies, and reclamation practices.    The director may hire such competent persons, including authorized representatives, as the director deems necessary and proper for carrying out the purposes of articles 20 to 24, 32, and 33 of this title, and such persons shall comprise the office staff.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1187, § 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1931, § 14, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-103 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-104. Rules and Regulations

 The director may, subject to the supervision and control of the commissioner, promulgate rules and regulations which shall be in accordance with the provisions of article 4 of title 24, C.R.S., to carry out the provisions of articles 20 to 24 of this title and shall enforce the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder in the same manner as he enforces the provisions of such articles. In the promulgation of such rules and regulations, the director shall consult with representatives of operators and miners.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1187, § 2, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-103 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-105. Conflicts of Interest

 The commissioner, director, division staff, and office staff shall devote their entire time and attention to the duties of their offices. Neither the commissioner, the director, nor any member of the office staff, shall be an owner, operator, employee, controlling stockholder, or director of any producing mine, nor shall any such person act as manager, agent, or lessee for any mining corporation or act as an active member, officer, or employee of any labor union or organization representing miners during the term of such person's office.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1187, § 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1932, § 15, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-110 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-106. Officers Not to Reveal Information - Penalty

  Information obtained by the commissioner, director, and office staff, including authorized representatives, which pertains to mine and metallurgical processes, ore bodies, or deposits or to the location, course, or character of underground workings and which is stamped confidential shall remain confidential, except in the way of official reports filed for record in accordance with the requirements of articles 20 to 25 of this title, and no information shall be furnished with the intent to aid in or prevent the sale or other conveyance of any mine or mining property.    Any person who violates the requirements of this section is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars nor more than five thousand dollars. In addition, the person so convicted shall be removed from his position.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1188, § 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1932, § 16, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-114 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-107 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-107. Salaries of Commissioner and Division Employees

 The commissioner shall receive a salary as provided by law. Employees of the division shall receive for their services salaries to be paid as other officers and employees of the state are paid, pursuant to section 13 of article XII of the state constitution.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1188, § 2, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-116 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-108. Report of Director

  The director shall report to the executive director of the department of natural resources at such times and on such matters as the executive director requires.    The director is authorized to make researches and studies as appropriations may be made therefor and as he deems necessary to the mining industry in the state, but the researches and studies shall not duplicate the work of other state and federal agencies.    Materials prepared under the authority of this section or any other materials of the office of active and inactive mines of the state of Colorado circulated in quantity outside the department shall be issued subject to the approval and control of the executive director of the department of natural resources.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1188, § 2, effective July 1. L. 93: (3) amended, p. 1791, § 83, effective June 6.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-111 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-109. Code of Signals

 There shall be established by the commissioner a uniform code of signals, embracing those most generally in use in metalliferous mines, which shall be adopted in all mines using hoisting machinery. The code of signals shall be securely posted, in clear and legible form, in the engine room, at the collar of the shaft, and at each level or station. In all shafts equipped with cages, such shafts and cages shall be fully equipped with a system of electric signals from such cages and stations to the engineer wherever possible.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1188, § 2, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-47-109 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-21-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 21 - Office of Active and Inactive Mines|§ 34-21-110. Tourist Mines

 The office shall have the authority to inspect tourist mines in the state. In those cases where the public health and safety may be in danger, the office may close such mine until modification recommendations made by the office have been made. Where appropriate, such actions shall be made in consultation with the passenger tramway safety board.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1188, § 2, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1932, § 17, effective July 1.
CO Code § 34-22-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-101. Scope of Article

 The provisions of this article pertain only to coal mines.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1189, § 3, effective July 1.
CO Code § 34-22-103 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-103. Salaries and Expenses of Board

 The members of the board who are not state employees shall be compensated at a rate of fifty dollars per day for each day of actual service on the board and shall receive actual traveling and other expenses incurred by them in attendance at the meetings of the board and in the performance of their duties. The expenses in connection with the board shall be paid out of the general fund, or from any appropriation therefor, in accordance with the rules set forth by the state personnel board upon filing of the certificates of time and expenses of the board of examiners in the office of the controller, which certificates shall show the actual time in which each member of said board is so engaged and shall be signed by the chairman of said board and accompanied by vouchers showing the said expenses and shall be approved by the director.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1190, § 3, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-103 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-104 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-104. Board of Examiners - Meetings - Examinations

  The board shall, by majority vote of all members, elect its chairman from among its members. The executive director of the department of natural resources, or a designee of the executive director, shall serve as administrator to the board. The office of active and inactive mines shall provide such assistance as may be necessary to the board in the performance of its duties. The board of examiners shall meet every year or more frequently, if necessary, at times and places designated by the chairman.    Examinations for certifications shall be given at such times as determined by the board to applicants for certificates of competency and at places to be determined by the division. Determination of the date and location of an examination shall be announced at least thirty days preceding the examination.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1190, § 3, effective July 1. L. 92: (1) amended, p. 1933, § 19, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-105 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-105 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-105. Certificate of Competency

  Certificates of competency shall be required as a condition of employment for any person working in or about any coal mine in this state in positions designated by federal law.    Positions for which certification is required in underground coal mines include mine foreman, fire boss, mine electrician, shot-firer, and hoistman.    Positions for which certification is required in surface coal mines include blaster and electrician.    The board may designate such other position as may be required by federal law.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1190, § 3, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-109 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-106 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-106. Reciprocity

 The board may recognize certification by another state if such certification requirements are substantially similar to the certification requirements of this article. The holder of certification recognized as equivalent may be employed in coal mines of this state for a period to be determined by the board upon presentation of an equivalent certification from another state. The board, following review of such equivalent certification, may certify the applicant for the same position.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1190, § 3, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former §§ 34-24-101 and 34-21-109 as they existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-108 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-108. Expiration of Certificates

 Any certificate of competency issued pursuant to the provisions of this article shall become null and void if the certificate holder fails to be actively employed in the coal mining industry for a period of five years. This section shall not apply to federal coal mine inspectors.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1192, § 3, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-118 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-109 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-109. Examinations - Content

  Applicants shall pass such reasonable and practical examinations as may be prescribed by the board for certification. Examinations shall be designed to demonstrate whether the applicant possesses sufficient practical and theoretical knowledge for competent performance of the position for which certification is sought and whether the applicant has knowledge of the state and federal mine health and safety laws.    An applicant for certification as a mine foreman or fire boss in underground coal mines shall be sufficiently knowledgeable as to coal mining, mechanical equipment, the different systems of working and ventilating coal mines, the nature and properties of noxious, explosive, poisonous gases of mines, and the nature and properties of coal dust.    To qualify for certification, an applicant for certification as a shot-firer must be sufficiently knowledgeable as to explosives, breaking agents, and blasting accessories used in coal mines, the proper placement of drill holes made for the purpose of breaking or dislodging coal and rock, the digital gas detector and its use in detecting inflammables and noxious gases, and the proper ventilation in the working places of coal mines.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1192, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2020: (3) amended,(HB 20-1208), ch. 119, p. 495, § 4, effective June 23.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-110 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-110 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-110. Examinations - Notice - Grading - Filing

  Notice of examination shall be given by legible notices for a period of six months prior to the examination. The date and location of the examination shall be announced at least thirty days preceding the examination, and the conditions of eligibility shall be fully stated on the notices. Notices shall be furnished by the office of active and inactive mines and posted in a conspicuous place at each coal mine by the operator of such mine.    The office of active and inactive mines shall provide all candidates who take the examination with mathematical formulas to be used in the answering of questions given.    The examination papers of all applicants who earn certificates of competency shall be kept, with the complete list of questions and their correct solutions, by the office of active and inactive mines for a period of two years.    Application forms shall be provided by the office of active and inactive mines. Completed applications shall be returned at least fifteen days prior to the date of the examination.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1192, § 3, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1933, § 21, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-109 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-111 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-111. Certification Fee

  Each individual taking an examination for certification as required in section 34-22-105 shall pay to the office of active and inactive mines a fee of twenty-five dollars for any initial examination or subsequent examinations required because of the failure to receive a passing grade. Renewals of certificates of competency where required shall be at no cost to the individual holding a valid certificate.    Notwithstanding the amount specified for the fee in subsection (1) of this section, the executive director of the department of natural resources by rule or as otherwise provided by law may reduce the amount of the fee if necessary pursuant to section 24-75-402 (3), C.R.S., to reduce the uncommitted reserves of the fund to which all or any portion of the fee is credited. After the uncommitted reserves of the fund are sufficiently reduced, the executive director of the department of natural resources by rule or as otherwise provided by law may increase the amount of the fee as provided in section 24-75-402 (4), C.R.S.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1192, § 3, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1934, § 22, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1340, § 60, effective June 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-21-109 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-22-113 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 22 - Coal Mine Board of Examiners|§ 34-22-113. Repeal of Article - Subject to Review

 This article 22 is repealed, effective September 1, 2029. Before the repeal, this article 22 is scheduled for review in accordance with section 24-34-104 .   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1194, § 3, effective July 1. L. 95: Entire section amended, p. 93, § 4, effective March 30. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 378, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 282, § 3, effective March 31. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1192), ch. 83, p. 235, § 24, effective April 14. L. 2020: Entire section amended, (HB 20-1208), ch. 119, p. 494, § 2, effective June 23.
CO Code § 34-23-101 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 23 - Training and Retraining Programs|§ 34-23-101. Training and Retraining

  The office of active and inactive mines may establish miner training and retraining programs and make such programs available to those operators and miners who request the assistance of the office of active and inactive mines in meeting the miner training and retraining requirements of the federal law.    Such programs shall be available throughout the state of Colorado and shall be offered at sites which are accessible by operators and miners.    The office of active and inactive mines may request the advice and assistance of the board in developing training and retraining programs for coal mines with respect to coal mine certification requirements.     History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1194, § 4, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1934, § 23, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-122 as it existed prior to 1988.
CO Code § 34-23-102 (2021)
2021 Colorado Code|Title 34 - Mineral Resources|Article 23 - Training and Retraining Programs|§ 34-23-102. Technical Assistance

 The office of active and inactive mines shall advise and assist operators in this state as may be necessary for mine safety on request of the operator. Such assistance shall include compliance with the federal law.   History. Source: L. 88: Entire article R&RE, p. 1194, § 4, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 1934, § 24, effective July 1.    Editor's note:   This section is similar to former § 34-40-122 as it existed prior to 1988.