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§ 906.30 (d) Applicable requirements of the MMS's 30 CFR part 211 regulations pertaining to the Mineral Leasing Act requirements unless previously submitted to the MMS; and (e) Applicable requirements of the ap- proved Program and other Federal laws in- cluding, but not limited to, those identified in 30 CFR Chapter VII, Subchapter D, and ap- pendix A of this Agreement. 8. The MLRD shall assume primary respon- sibility pursuant to sections 510(x) and 523(c) of the Act for the analysis, review, and ap- proval of the permit application or applica- tion for a permit revision or renewal accord- ing to the standards of the approved Pro- gram. The Director shall assist the MLRD in the analysis of the permit application or ap- plication for a permit revision or renewal and coordinate with the other appropriate Federal agencies as specified by the Sec- retary according to the procedures set forth in appendix B. The Department shall concur- rently carry out its responsibilities which cannot be delegated to the State under the MLA, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and other public laws (including, but not limited to, those in appendix A) ac- cording to the procedures set forth in appen- dix B so as, to the maximum extent possible, not to duplicate the responsibilities of the State as set forth in this Agreement and the Program, The Secretary shall consider the Information submitted in the permit applica- tion package and, when appropriate, make the decisions required by the Act, MLA, NEPA and other public laws as described above. 9. As a matter of practice the Department will not independently initiate contacts with the applicant regarding permit application packages or applications for permit revisions or renewals. However, the Department re- serves the right to act independently of the MLRD to carry out its statutory responsibil- ities under the Act, MLA, NEPA and other public laws provided, however, that the De- partment shall send copies of all relevant correspondence to the MLRD. 10. The MLRD shall maintain a file of all original correspondence with the applicant and any information received from the appli- cant which may have a bearing on decisions regarding the permit application or applica- tion for a permit revision or renewal. 11, OSM shall have access to MLRD files for mines on Federal lands. MLRD will pro- vide OSM copies of information OSM deems necessary. 12. To the fullest extent allowed by State and Federal law, the Director and MLRD shall cooperate so that duplication will be eliminated in conducting the review and analysis of the permit application package or application for a permit revision or re- newal. 30 CFR Ch. VIl (7 -1 -11 Edition) ARTICLE VII: INSPECTIONS 13. The MLRD shall conduct inspections on Federal lands and prepare and file inspection reports in accordance with the Program. 14. The MLRD shall, subsequent to con- ducting any inspection, and on a timely basis, file with the Director a copy of each Inspection report. Such report shall ade- quately describe (1) the general conditions of the lands under the permit; (2) the manner in which the operations are being conducted; and (3) whether the operator is complying with applicable performance and reclama- tion requirements. 15. The MLRD will be the point of contact and primary inspection authority in dealing with the operator concerning operations and compliance with the requirements covered by this Agreement, except as described here- inafter. Nothing in this Agreement shall pre- vent Federal inspections by authorized Fed- eral or State agencies for purposes other than those covered by this Agreement. The Department may conduct any inspections necessary to comply with 30 CFR parts 842 and 743, as part 743 relates to obligations under laws other than the Act. 16. OSM shall ordinarily give the MLRD reasonable notice of Its intent to conduct an Inspection under 30 CFR 842.11 in order to provide State Inspectors with an opportunity to join in the inspection. When OSM is re- sponding to a citizen complaint of an immi- nent danger to the public health and safety or significant, imminent environmental harm to land, air or water resources, pursu- ant to 30 CFR 842.11(b)(1(11)(C), it will con- tact MLRD no less than 24 hours prior to the Federal inspection, if practicable, to facili- tate a joint Federal/State inspection. All cit- izen complaints which do not involve an im- minent danger shall be referred to MLRD for action. The Secretary reserves the right to conduct inspections without prior notice to MLRD to carry out his responsibilities under the Federal Act. ARTICLE VIII:. ENFORCEMENT 17. MLRD shall be the primary enforce- ment authority under the Act concerning compliance with the requirements of this Agreement and the Program. Enforcement authority given to the Secretary under other laws and orders including, but not limited to, those listed in appendix A is reserved to the Secretary. 18. During any joint inspection by OSM and MLRD, MLRD shall have primary re- sponsibility for enforcement procedures, in- cluding issuance of orders of cessation, no- tices of violation, and assessment of pen- alties. The MLRD shall consult OSM prior to issuance of any decision to suspend or revoke a permit. 19. During any inspection made solely by OSM or any joint inspection where the 500