Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.18 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Montana Strip and Underground Mine Siting Act
Rule 17.24.1809 - CONTENTS OF APPLICATION: MINING AND RECLAMATION PLANS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.1809

Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024

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.

AUTH: 82-4-112, MCA; IMP: 82-4-122, MCA

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