WAC 332-16-195   Consolidation of mining contracts.  The holder or holders of two or more mining contracts may apply to the department for the consolidation of their contracts under a common management to facilitate operation of larger-scale development.

     If the department finds the consolidation to be in the best interests of the state, the consolidation will be approved.



[Statutory Authority: RCW 79.01.618. 87-21-007 (Order 528), § 332-16-195, filed 10/9/87.]