Section 86.82. Responsibilities

(a) The Department will:

(1) Develop and maintain a list of qualified consultants and qualified laboratories, and select and pay consultants for services rendered.

(2) Conduct periodic onsite evaluations of the program activities with the appropriate small operator.

(3) Participate with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement in data coordination activities with the United States Geological Survey, the EPA and other appropriate agencies or institutions.

(4) Participate with the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement in auditing the applicant’s statement of eligibility.

(b) The Department and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement will insure that applicable equal opportunity in employment provisions are included within contracts or other procurement documents.

The provisions of this § 86.82 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended September 29, 1995, effective September 30, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 4124; amended January 2, 1998, effective January 3, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 15. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (198815).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.92 (relating to basic qualifications).