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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