(a) Protect fundamental Tribal cultural, ceremonial, water quality, fishery, and property interests;

(b) Encourage conservation and production of known or potential mineral deposits for the economic health and wellbeing of the Tribe and its members;

(c) Regulate surface mining operations so as to prevent or minimize adverse environmental effects of surface mining;

(d) Provide for the reclamation of mined lands; and

(e) Reduce or eliminate hazards to public health and safety due to surface mining operations. [Ord. 27 § 6003, adopted, 6/27/2012.]