Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.11 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Bonding, Insurance, Reporting, and Special Areas
Rule 17.24.1129 - ANNUAL REPORT

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.1129

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

(1) Each operator shall file copies of an annual report with the department within a time period specified in 82-4-237, MCA, until such time as full bond is released.

(2) The annual report must include:

(a) the name and address of the operator and the permit number;

(b) the exact number of acres of land affected by the operation during the preceding year and cumulatively;

(c) the extent of backfilling and grading performed during the preceding year and cumulatively;

(d) the extent of vegetative reclamation (seeding or planting) performed during the preceding year (in narrative and map form), including:
(i) the type of planting or seeding;

(ii) the mixtures and amounts seeded;

(iii) the species, location, and method of planting for site or species specific plantings;

(iv) the date of seeding or planting;

(v) the area of land planted;

(vi) cumulative areas reseeded to date; and

(vii) cumulative acres of each phase of bond released to date;

(e) vegetation monitoring data and analysis pursuant to ARM 17.24.723;

(f) replaced soil depths and a map of all sites sampled;

(g) an inspection map depicting all approved surface features, as required by the department, in or associated with the permit area, reproduced at a scale applicable for field use;

(h) a summary of actions taken to comply with state weed control laws;

(i) an updated cultural resource management table, including a list of sites mitigated and disturbed in the preceding year and sites to be mitigated and disturbed in the coming year; and

(j) any other relevant information required by the department.

(3) Maps containing information listed in ARM 17.24.305(1) must be certified in accordance with ARM 17.24.305.

AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-237, MCA

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