Chapter 14

Survey for debris reservoirs; study of methods of mines and mining

Noting conditions of navigable channels

Annual reports

“Hydraulic mining” and “mining by hydraulic process” defined

Petition by hydraulic miners

Surrender to United States of right to regulate debris of mine

Petition for common dumping ground, etc.

Notice of petition for dumping grounds, etc.; hearing

Order by commission directing method of mining, etc.; expenses of complying with order; exemption from mining taxes

Plans for and supervision of work required by order; permit to commence mining

Conditions precedent for commencement of mining operations

Allotment of expenses for common dumping grounds; location of impounding works

Limitation as to quantity of debris washed away

Modification and revocation of permit to mine

Violation of permit to mine; penalty

Examination of mines; reports

Malicious injury to works; injury to navigable waters by hydraulic mining; penalty

Tax on operation of hydraulic mines; “debris fund”; advances by mine owners; storage for water and use of outlet facilities

Cooperation by commission with State authorities

Construction by commission of restraining works, etc.; use of debris fund

Construction of restraining works in conjunction with State

Use of State dredge and appliances in river and harbor improvements