Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 632 - DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES
Division 37 - CONSOLIDATED PERMITTING OF MINING OPERATIONS
Section 632-037-0005 - Purpose

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 632-037-0005

Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024

(1) The purpose of these rules is to implement the consolidated permitting provisions of ORS 517.952 to 517.989, applicable to metal mines, except placer mines and operations using only gravity separation to process ore. These rules address:

(a) Implementation of a state consolidated permitting process for mining operations;

(b) Coordination of federal and state permitting processes as they relate to the consolidated permitting process; and

(c) Opportunities for public participation and comment throughout the state consolidated permitting process.

(2) It is the policy of the State of Oregon to protect the environmental, scenic, recreational, social, archaeological and historic resources of this state from unacceptable adverse impacts that may result from mining operations, while permitting operations that comply with the provisions set forth in ORS 517.952 to 517.989, and ensure the protection of the public health, safety, welfare and the environment.

(3) Applicants submitting a consolidated application to the Department should be aware that federal and local agencies may require the applicant to obtain additional permits and approvals prior to operation.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 517.750 - 517.995

Stats. Implemented: ORS 517.750 - 517.995

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