Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.1 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Hard Rock Mining Reclamation Act
Rule 17.24.120 - PERMIT REVISIONS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.120

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) An application for revision must include:

(a) a general summary explaining the revision;

(b) a statement of the applicant's rationale for asserting nonsignificance pursuant to 82-4-342(5), MCA;

(c) identification of previous environmental analyses relevant to the revision;

(d) a reference to prior commitments to topsoil salvage, sediment control, reclamation, and other previously approved plans or standards that are applicable to the revision;

(e) documentation of the adequacy of existing bonding, if appropriate;

(f) updated replacement pages and permit map for the permitted plan of operations;

(g) any necessary construction, operating, reclamation, monitoring, and contingency plans; and (h) an updated or comprehensive facilities map that clearly indicates all areas subject to pre-July 1, 1974, bonding levels. No action under this subsection affects a bond in effect under pre-July 1, 1974, bonding levels.

(2) The department shall provide the permittee with a notice of adequacy of proposed revisions within 30 days of receipt of the application.

AUTH: 82-4-321, MCA; IMP: 82-4-337, 82-4-342, MCA

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