35-11-403. Powers of the administrator of land quality division.
(a) The administrator of the land quality division shall have the following powers:
(i) To utilize qualified experts in the field of hydrology, soil science, plant or wildlife ecology, and other related fields to advise on mining reclamation practices, and the adoption of rules. Advisors shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses incurred in performance of official duties in the same manner and amount as state employees;
(ii) To fix the amount of, collect, maintain and otherwise comply with the statutory performance bond requirement set out in W.S. 35-11-417. The council may order the forfeiture of a bond as set out in W.S. 35-11-421;
(iii) To reclaim any affected land with respect to which a bond has been forfeited;
(iv) To recommend to the director, the issuance, denial, amendment, revocation and suspension of permits, licenses and special exploration licenses in accordance with the provisions of this act.