AGENCY: Department of Natural Resources. Division of Oil, Gas, and Mining. Minerals Reclamation

SERIES: 8625
TITLE: Minerals regulatory program mine exploration files
DATES: ca. 1971-
ARRANGEMENT: Numerical by mine permit number

DESCRIPTION: These are the files of mining operations for the purpose of discovering a deposit, delineating the boundaries of a deposit, and identifying regions or specific areas in which deposits are most likely to exist. The file includes a notice of intention, annual operations and progress reports, escrow or surety agreements, file updates, written responses to inspection reports, and notification of violations. Information includes the mine name, the permit number, the type of minerals mined, the acreage disturbed, the soil tabulation chart, and the dates and results of inspections.

RETENTION

Permanent. Retain for 50 year(s)

DISPOSITION

Transfer to Archives.

RETENTION AND DISPOSITION AUTHORIZATION

These records are in Archives' permanent custody.

FORMAT MANAGEMENT

Paper: Retain in Office for 5 years after application, scan and quality check, and then transfer to State Records Center. Retain in State Records Center for 45 years and then transfer to State Archives with authority to weed.

Computer data files: Retain in State Records Center until administrative need ends.

APPRAISAL

Historical Legal

The record of mine exploration activity in the state is of long term importance and should be preserved.

PRIMARY DESIGNATION

Public

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