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The State Mining and Geology Board (SMGB) represents the State's
interest in the development, utilization and conservation of
mineral resources; reclamation of mined lands; development of
geologic and seismic hazard information; and to provide a forum
for public redress.
Today's Board is composed of nine members appointed by the
Governor, and confirmed by the Senate, for four-year terms. The
Board serves as a regulatory, policy, and appeals body
representing the State's interests in geology, geologic and
seismologic hazards, conservation of mineral resources and
reclamation of lands following surface mining activities. The
Board operates within the Department of Conservation, and is
granted certain autonomous responsibilities and obligations
under several statutes including the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake
Fault Zoning Act, the Seismic Hazards Mapping Act, and the
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act. The Board's general
authority is granted under Public Resources Code (PRC) Sections
660-678. Specifically, PRC Section 662(b) requires all Board
members to "represent the general public interest".
Website: "http://www.consrv.ca.gov/SMGB/"
[Summary provided by SMGB]
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