2022-11-15_ENFORCEMENT - M1982121

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1. Mailing address,phone number, and taxpayer identification number of the operator, and the BLM serial numbers of any unpatented mining claims where disturbance would occur. The operator must also identify one individual as the point of contact. 43 CFR §3809.401(b)(1) 2. A description of operations that includes, where applicable,maps showing all activity and facility locations; preliminary designs and operating plans; water management plans,rock characterization and handling plans; quality assurance plans; spill contingency plans; schedule of operations from start through closure; and plans for access,power, water, or support services. 43 CFR §3809.401(b)(2)(1)—(viii). 3. A plan for reclamation to meet the standards in 43 CFR §3809.420, with a description of the equipment, devices,and/or practices you propose to utilize. These can include drill-hole plugging; regrading and reshaping; mine reclamation, including information on the feasibility of pit backfilling that details economic, environmental, and safety factors; riparian mitigation; wildlife habitat rehabilitation; topsoil handling; revegetation; isolation and control of acid-forming,toxic, or deleterious materials; removal or stabilization of buildings, structures and support facilities; and any additional post-closure management. 43 CFR §3809.401(b)(3)(i)—(x). 4. A plan for monitoring the effect of your operations. This plan must meet and demonstrate compliance with the approved plan of operations and other Federal or State environmental laws and regulations,provide early detection of potential problems, and supply information that will assist in directing corrective actions should they become necessary. 43 CFR §3809.401(b)(4) Monitoring plans may incorporate existing State or other Federal monitoring requirements to avoid duplication. 5. An interim management plan for the project area during periods of temporary closure, including periods of seasonal closure, to prevent unnecessary or undue degradation. 43 CFR §3809.401(b)(5). Please provide a response to the above information requests in the form of a revised submittal within 45 days from receipt of this letter. Upon review of the required information, the BLM will determine whether or not the proposed Plan of Operations Modification is complete. Once the Plan of Operations Modification is determined complete under 43 CFR § 3809.401(b),the BLM will solicit public comment on the Plan under 43 CFR§3809.411(c), either separate from or as a part of the environmental review process required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). BLM must solicit public comment prior to making a decision on the proposed Plan of Operations Modification in accordance with 43 CFR § 3809.411(d). Occupancy Concurrence: Under 43 CFR§ 3715.3,the proposed Plan of Operations Modification must also include the information in the submitted"Occupancy Demonstration" for the Notice of Noncompliance under 43 CFR § 3715.3-2, in order for BLM to review this information concurrently with our review of your proposed Plan of Operations Modification. If RMI fails to submit the required information to comply with the enforcement orders within 45 days of receipt of this letter, the BLM will take action pursuant to 43 CFR § 3809.601(b) by requiring suspension of all or part of the Mid-Continent Quarry operations. BLM may also enforce the orders pursuant to the regulations at 43 CFR § 3809.604 or § 3809.700, and will require immediate temporary suspension or 2