Wisconsin Administrative Code
Department of Natural Resources
NR 300-399 - Environmental Protection - Water Regulation
Chapter NR 340 - Nonmetallic mining and reclamation associated with navigable waterways and adjacent areas
Section NR 340.05 - Operation and reclamation plans

Universal Citation: WI Admin Code ยง NR 340.05

Current through August 26, 2024

Each permit application shall include, in addition to information required in s. NR 340.04, an operation schedule and a detailed plan describing:

(1) The location, extent, depth and manner of operations anticipated for each stage of a staged operation including proposed means of loading and transporting material and the estimated volume and quantity of material to be extracted, accompanied by an adequate documentation of the basis for the estimates.

(2) The final configuration of the site including depth, location and extent of stockpiled materials, and disposal of refuse. The various types of materials involved shall be characterized.

(3) The progressive and final reclamation plans detailing the manner, time and location of:

(a) The removal, stockpiling and protection of all materials in conformance with the appropriate floodplain zoning ordinance and ch. NR 116;

Note: Net changes in ground contours in the floodway of a stream, including temporary stockpiling, that may cause an increase in the 100-year flood elevation require an hydraulic analysis and may require other action such as amending a flood profile or securing flooding easements to comply with ch. NR 116 or a local floodplain zoning ordinance.

(b) Measures to screen the operation from view considering the general shoreland zoning requirements of s. NR 115.05(1) (c) and the possible need for a buffer zone of sufficient width to prevent environmental pollution;

(c) Grading and stabilization of the site;

(d) Measures for diversion and drainage of ground and surface water from the site where necessary to prevent pollution of ground or surface water;

(e) Erosion and drainage control, and revegetation such as outlined in the department publication entitled Wisconsin construction site best management practice handbook for the slope and soil type or the Wisconsin department of transportation standard specifications for road and bridge construction minimum seeding requirements for rights-of-way, with diverse, self-regenerative species utilized where consistent with final reclamation.

Note: Since the methods cited above in par. (e) may not be appropriate for all conditions encountered, the operator may submit alternate techniques designed to achieve stabilization of the site.

(3m) In addition to all other requirements of this chapter, reclamation plans required by this section shall include a designation of post-mining land use and comply with the reclamation standards established in ch. NR 135.

(4) Estimated cost of progressive and final reclamation of the site.

(5) An acknowledgement of continuing responsibility for restoration and revegetation of the site until stabilization has been determined adequate by the department.

(6) Other information pertinent to the operation as the department may require to make a decision under the applicable statute.

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