Nevada Administrative Code
Chapter 519A - Reclamation of Land Subject to Mining Operations or Exploration Projects
REGULATION OF MINING OPERATIONS AND EXPLORATION PROJECTS
Reclamation of Land
Section 519A.270 - Contents of plan for reclamation for mining operation

Universal Citation: NV Admin Code 519A.270

Current through December 31, 2024

The plan for reclamation for a mining operation must include:

1. A topographic map of the area of the operation depicting:

(a) The boundaries of the area of the operation;

(b) Surface ownership of the land within the area of the operation;

(c) The areas to be affected in sufficient detail so that they can be located from the ground;

(d) The, without limitation:
(1) Tailings impoundments;

(2) Heap leach pads;

(3) Waste rock storage and disposal facilities;

(4) Buildings and foundations;

(5) Roads, including, without limitation, access and haul roads; and

(6) All other surface facilities; and

(e) A description of the land within the area of operation which was affected by:
(1) An operation conducted by a previous operator and which is inactive on the date on which the application for a permit for an operation is filed;

(2) The current operator before January 1, 1981, and which is inactive on the date on which the application for a permit for an operation is filed;

(3) The current operator before January 1, 1981, and which is active on the date on which the application for a permit for an operation is filed;

(4) The current operator on or after January 1, 1981, but before October 1, 1990, and which is inactive on the date on which the application for a permit for an operation is filed; and

(5) The current operator on or after January 1, 1981, but before October 1, 1990, and which is active on the date on which the application for a permit for an operation is filed.

2. A description of any land within the area of operation:

(a) On which the operation is active on or after October 1, 1990; and

(b) Comprising access roads which were created before January 1, 1981.

3. The location of any surface water body within one-half-mile down gradient of the operation which may be impacted by excess sedimentation resulting from the mining operations.

4. An estimate of the number of acres affected by each type of disturbance.

5. A proposed productive postmining use of the land.

6. A proposed schedule of the time for initiation and completion of activities for reclamation.

7. The proposed postmining topography.

8. The technical criteria used to determine the final gradient and stability of slopes created or affected by the mining operation.

9. The proposed methods to be used in reclaiming impoundments used during the operation.

10. A statement of any constraints on the estimated time to complete reclamation caused by the residual moisture content or physical or chemical qualities of impoundments.

11. The kinds of access roads and their estimated width and length which will be built and the manner in which they will be reclaimed.

12. A description of the best management practices employed during operation and reclamation to control erosion and minimize the transport and delivery of sediment to surface water, which must be the best management practices described in the State of Nevada Handbook of Best Management Practices or practices equivalent thereto.

13. The proposed revegetation of the land for its postmining land use, including:

(a) A plan for the management of topsoil and growth medium;

(b) A list of each species of vegetation;

(c) The rate of seeding of vegetation;

(d) The type of fertilizer and mulch to be used;

(e) When the planting will occur; and

(f) The proposed methods to monitor and control noxious weeds as described in NAC 555.010 during reclamation.

14. The proposed disposition of:

(a) Buildings;

(b) Equipment;

(c) Piping;

(d) Recyclables and reusable materials;

(e) Solid and hazardous waste;

(f) Reagents; and

(g) Any other equipment and materials.

15. A description of any surface facilities such as buildings or roads which will not be reclaimed.

16. A description of any necessary monitoring and maintenance of fences, signs and other structures which will be performed by the operator on the reclaimed land.

17. A description of any reclamation which is necessary because of instream mining.

18. A description of any necessary stabilization, management, control or treatment of mine-impacted waters.

19. A statement of the effect that the proposed reclamation will have on future mining in the area.

20. A statement setting forth the effect that the proposed reclamation will have on public safety.

Added to NAC by Environmental Comm'n, eff. 9-19-90; A by R044-12, 9-14-2012; A by R052-15, eff. 12/21/2015; A by R086-21A, eff. 2/28/2022

NRS 519A.160, 519A.230

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