(a) At least 60 days prior to cessation of operations, the responsible party who plans or intends to cease active operations in a quarry or pit shall notify the department of its intent, submit any additional plans the operator determines necessary to protect the public good and welfare after the cessation of operations, and include the applicable fee.
(b) Within 10 days after receipt of the notice, the department shall inspect the quarry or pit to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any additional plans submitted by the operator.
(c) Within 10 days after the inspection, the department shall notify the operator of compliance, or lack of compliance, and in the event of compliance shall issue a safety certificate.
(d) In the event of noncompliance, the department shall follow the procedures of §21.714 of this subchapter (relating to Review of Applications) and §21.715 of this subchapter (relating to Inspection of Barriers and Certificate Decision).

Source Note: The provisions of this §21.718 adopted to be effective July 15, 2004, 29 TexReg 6734