# IDAPA 20.03.02.000: Section 000. Legal Authority

> Idaho · Regulations · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_000

## Section

- **Citation:** IDAPA 20.03.02.000
- **Heading:** Section 000. Legal Authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Idaho
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Idaho Administrative Code / IDAPA 20 (Lands, Department of) / Chapter 20.03.02 / Section 000

## Text

Title 47, Chapter 15 (“chapter”), Idaho Code, authorizes the Board to promulgate rules pertaining to minera l exploration; mining operations; reclamation of lands affected by exploration and mining operations, including revie w and approval of reclamation and permanent closure plans; requirements for financial assurance for reclamation an d permanent closure, and to establish a reasonable fee for reviewing and approving reclamation plans and permanen t closure plans, including the reasonable cost to employ a qualified independent party, acceptable to the applicant and the Board, to verify the accuracy of cost estimates for reclamation plans and permanent closure plans. The Board has delegated to the director of the Department the duties and powers under the chapter and these rules, however th e Board retains responsibility for administrative review. (3-18-22)

## Nearby sections

- [IDAPA 20.03.02.000 Section 000. Legal Authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_000.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.001 Section 001. Title And Scope](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_001.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.010 Section 010. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_010.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.011 Section 011. Abbreviations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_011.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.050 Section 050. Administration](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_050.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.060 Section 060. Exploration Operations And Required Reclamation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_060.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.090 Section 090. Amending An Approved Reclamation Plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_090.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.091 Section 091. Amending An Approved Permanent Closure Plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_091.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.100 Section 100. Deviation From An Approved Reclamation Plan](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_100.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.110 Section 110. Public Hearing](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_110.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.111 Section 111. Completion Of Permanent Closure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_111.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.112 Section 112. Decision To Approve Or Disapprove Of A Permanent Closure Report](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_112.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.120 Section 120. Financial Assurance Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_120.md)
- [IDAPA 20.03.02.122 Section 122. Form Of Financial Assurance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_ID_IDAPA_20_03_02_122.md)

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