OAR 632-035-0045: Obtaining Bond Release

(1) The permittee shall notify the Department when the reclamation has been completed. (2) The Department shall inspect the reclaimed site. If the Department determines that the permittee has fulfilled the requirements of the approved reclamation plan or decommissioning performance standards, the bonds or other securities will be released. The Department may authorize bond or other security reduction if the reclamation or decommissioning is partially completed.