Regulations last checked for updates: May 02, 2025

Title 30 - Mineral Resources last revised: Apr 14, 2025
§ 57.20021 - Abandoned mine openings.

Upon abandonment of a mine, the owner or operator shall effectively close or fence off all surface openings down which persons could fall or through which persons could enter. Upon or near all such safeguards, trespass warnings and appropriate danger notices shall be posted.

authority: 30 U.S.C. 811.
source: 50 FR 4082, Jan. 29, 1985, unless otherwise noted.
cite as: 30 CFR 57.20021