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17.24.1809    CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: MINING AND RECLAMATION PLANS

The applicant shall also provide to the department a general mining and reclamation plan for the proposed mining operation. These plans shall, as a minimum, include the following topical discussions:

(1) a mining plan, including:

(a) direction of mining;

(b) estimated acreage to be disturbed yearly;

(c) estimated average depth of overburden;

(d) length and width of proposed cuts;

(e) estimated production (tons/yr.);

(f) a narrative discussion showing that any deleted areas will be given appropriate consideration;

(g) such other or further information as the department may require;

(2) a reclamation plan, including:

(a) proposed reclaimed use;

(b) direction of final drainage;

(c) elimination of final highwall;

(d) estimated acres reclaimed yearly;

(e) further information as the department may require.

 

History: 82-4-112, MCA; IMP, 82-4-122, MCA; NEW, Eff. 4/4/75; TRANS, from DSL, 1996 MAR p. 2852; AMD, 2024 MAR p. 260, Eff. 2/10/24.

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