I am considering opening or reopening a new nonmetallic mine. How do I get started in terms of complying with the reclamation requirements?
The first, and most important, thing you need to do is determine what you envision as a final, post-mining land use for your site. We suggest following these simple steps: • Contact the Regulatory Authority (RA) Visit the office of your county or local RA to pick up an application for a reclamation permit and any specific guidance or other instructions before starting out. • Talk to local officials Many local governments already have visions for future land use. Talk to the representatives in your area. • Survey the site and the surrounding area Surrounding land uses will give you clues to the future use of a proposed or existing nonmetallic mine site. • Create a vision Plans for extraction require a plan for reclamation. Decide on the proposed final land use and then, considering the specific attributes of the site, the nature of the proposed operation and the reclamation performance standards, develop a proposed reclamation plan. What do you see down the road 5, 10, 25 or 55 years? •
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