Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 632 - DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES
Division 37 - CONSOLIDATED PERMITTING OF MINING OPERATIONS
Section 632-037-0075 - Alternatives Analysis

Universal Citation: OR Admin Rules 632-037-0075

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

(1) The alternatives analysis shall include an identification and analysis of the environmental impacts of the proposed mining operation and alternatives to avoid or minimize adverse impacts and/or enhance the quality of the human and natural environment.

(2) The alternatives analyzed by the applicant or contractor shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) Alternative locations for mine facilities, including heap leach pads, roads, impoundments, ponds, ore storage areas and waste disposal areas;

(b) Alternative designs, processes (including chemical processes), operations and scheduling for mine facilities and operations, including heap leach pads, roads, impoundments, ponds, ore storage areas and waste disposal areas;

(c) Alternative water supply;

(d) Alternative power supply; and

(e) Alternative reclamation procedures.

(3) The alternatives analysis shall include sufficient detail in the description of each alternative so that affected agencies and the public may evaluate the comparative merits of each alternative.

Stat. Auth.: ORS 517.750 - 517.995

Stats. Implemented: ORS 517.979

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