These rules establish the notification requirements for exploration and the application, operation, and reclamation requirements for mined lands. In addition, they establish the application and closure requirements for cyanidation facilities. Lastly, these rules contain the financial assurance requirements for mining and cyanidation facilities.
This rule chapter is scheduled to be repealed and replaced in 2025 for review during the 2026 legislative session. IDL is starting this rulemaking early due to the many interested parties and complex issues.
Preliminary rule drafts, research materials, and supporting documents and meeting locations and times will be posted to the agency website throughout the rulemaking process: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/rulemaking/docket-20-0302-2401/.
Multiple public meetings will be held regarding the rules, more will be scheduled if needed. Those wishing to participate in a meeting may do so in person or by Teams.
Sandpoint
When: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. (PT)
Where: Sandpoint Community Library
Community Room B
1407 Cedar Street
Sandpoint, Idaho 83864
To attend by telephone call: +1 469-998-7393
Phone conference ID: 675 608 477#
Coeur d’Alene
When: Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. (PT)
Where: Idaho Department of Lands
Coeur d’Alene Staff Office
Sundance Meeting Room
3284 W. Industrial Loop
Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815
To attend by telephone call: +1 469-998-7393
Phone conference ID: 675 608 477#
Boise
When: Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. (MT)
Where: Idaho Department of Lands
Boise Staff Office
Garnet Conference Room
300 N. 6th St., Suite 103
Boise, ID 83702
To attend by telephone call:+1 469-998-7393
Phone conference ID: 675 608 477#
Jerome
When: Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. (MT)
Where: Idaho Department of Lands/Idaho Department of Fish and Game
Jerome Field Office
324 S. 417 E., Suite #1
Jerome, Idaho 83338
To attend by telephone call: +1 469-998-7393
Phone conference ID: 675 608 477#
Pocatello
When: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Time: 10 a.m. (MT)
Where: Marshall Public Library
113 S Garfield Ave
Pocatello, ID 83204
To attend by telephone call: +1 469-998-7393
Phone conference ID: 675 608 477#
All meetings will be available for video teleconference via a link posted on
Idaho Department of Lands website at https://www.idl.idaho.gov/rulemaking/docket-20-0302-2401
Written Comments regarding this negotiated rulemaking will be accepted until June 13, 2025. Please put IDAPA 20.03.02 on the subject line.
How to send your comments:
By email to: rulemaking@idl.idaho.gov
Through our website: Submit a comment
By fax: (208) 334-3698
By mail to:
Idaho Department of Lands – Boise staff office
Attn: Andy Mork, PG – Rulemaking
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0050
Official Government Website