OAR 632-033-0005: Purpose of These Rules and Regulations

(1) For Mineral Exploration, these rules implement the purposes of the Mined Land Reclamation Act as declared by the Legislative Assembly that: (a) To provide that the usefulness, productivity, and scenic values of all lands and water resources affected by surface and underground mining within this state receive the greatest practical degree of protection and reclamation necessary for their intended subsequent use. (b) To provide for cooperation between private and government entities in carrying out the purposes of the Mined Land Reclamation Act. (c) To encourage efficient and environmentally sound identification and development of mineral resources. (2) These rules prescribe procedures for obtaining an Exploration Permit and for complying with the other requirements of the Oregon Mined Land Reclamation Act relating to exploration.