Section 135.18. Reclamation permit application.

 

(1)   Application required.

(a) The operator of any nonmetallic mine shall apply for and obtain a reclamation permit before beginning mining operations.

(b) The operator shall submit all of the following when making an application in accordance with this subsection:

1. The information required by sub. (2) .

2. The first year's annual fee, as required by s. NR 135.39 .

3. A reclamation plan conforming to s. NR 135.19 .

4. A certification that the operator will provide, as a condition of the reclamation permit, financial assurance as required by s. NR 135.40 upon granting of the reclamation permit and before mining begins.

(c) To avoid duplication, the permit application and submittals required by par. (b) may, by reference, incorporate existing plans or materials that meet the requirements of this chapter.

(2)   Application contents. All applications for reclamation permits under this chapter shall include all of the following:

(a) A brief description of the general location and nature of the nonmetallic mine.

(b) A legal description of the property on which the nonmetallic mine is located or proposed, including the parcel identification number.

(c) The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all persons or organizations who are owners or lessors of the property on which the nonmetallic mining site is located.

(d) The name, address and telephone number of the person or organization who is the operator.

(e) A certification by the operator of his or her intent to comply with the statewide nonmetallic mining reclamation standards established by subch. II .

History: Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537 , eff. 12-1-00; CR 06-024 : r. and recr. Register November 2006 No. 611 , eff. 12-1-06.