C.R.S. § 34-32-107

(1) The board may initiate and encourage studies and programs through the department and in other agencies and institutions of state government relating to the development of less destructive methods of mining operations, better methods of land reclamation, more effective reclaimed land use, and coordination of the provisions of this article with the programs of other state agencies dealing with environmental, recreational, rehabilitation, and related concerns. (2) The board may delegate authority to the office as necessary to efficiently carry out and administer the provisions of this article and article 32.5 of this title. Any person aggrieved by any final action of the office may file an appeal of such action with the board. Such appeals shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of article 4 of title 24 , C.R.S.