43 CFR § 3809.421 - Enforcement of performance standards.

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# 3809.421 Enforcement of performance standards.

Failure of the operator to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation or to complete reclamation to the standards described in this subpart may cause the operator to be subject to enforcement as described in §§ 3809.600 through 3809. 605 of this subpart.

[66 FR 54862, Oct. 30, 2001]