(a) General. As soon as it becomes apparent that there will be a temporary cessation of operations for a period of 45 days or more, the operator must verbally notify and subsequently file a written statement with the authorized Forest Service officer verifying the operator's intent to maintain structures, facilities, improvements, and equipment that will remain on the area of operation during the cessation of operations, and specifying the expected date by which operations will be resumed.

(b) Interim measures. The authorized Forest Service officer shall require, as necessary, the operator to take reasonable interim reclamation or erosion control measures to protect surface resources during temporary cessation of operations, including during cessation of operations resulting from adverse weather conditions.

(c) Notice of operations. The operator shall notify the authorized Forest Service officer at least 48 hours prior to resuming operations following a temporary cessation of 45 days or more.