2002-03-15_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - M2002004

Home Browse Search

34 -32.5-116 Mineral Resources 1632 (4) Reclamation plans and their implementation are required on all affected lands and shall conform to the following requirements: (a) Grading shall be carried on so as to create a final topography appropriate to the final ost- extraction land use selected in accordance with paragraph (m) of this subsection (4). (h) If earth darns are constructed to impound water. the formation of such impound - teent m s will not damage adjoining property or conflict with water pollution laws, rules. or reg- ulations of the federal government or the state of Colorado or with any local government pollution ordinances. . ✓ (c) An operator shall demonstrate that all mined material disposed of within the affect- ed area and all affected areas to be reclaimed as part of the approved application will not result in any unauthorized release of pollutants to the surface drainage system. ;(1) No unauthorized release of pollutants to groundwater shall occur from any materi- als mined, handled. or disposed of within the permit area. e) All refuse shall be disposed of in a manner ghat controls unsightliness Cr the delete- rious effects of such refuse. , (f) In those areas where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan, land shall be `e'.'egetated so that a diverse. effective. and long - lasting vegetative cover is established that is capable of self - regeneration and is at least equal. with respect to the extent or co\cr, to the natural vegetation of the surrounding area. Species chosen for revegetation shall be compatible for the proposed post - extraction land use and shall be of adequate di`ersit to establish successful reclamation. t✓ (g) Where it is necessary to remove overburden to mine the construction material, top - soil shall be removed and segregated from other spoil. If such topsoil is not replaced on a backfill area within a period of time short enough to avoid deterioration of the topsoil. veg- etative cover or other means shall be employed so that such topsoil is preserved from wind and water erosion, remains free of contamination, and is in a useable condition for sustain- ing vegetation when restored during reclamation. If. in the discretion of the board, such top- soil is of insufficient quantity or of poor quality for sustaining vegetation or if other strata can he shown to be more suitable for vegetation requirements, the operator -shall remove, segregate. and preserve in a like manner such other strata which are best able to support vegetation. _ (h) Disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance of the affected and and of the surrounding area and to the quality and quantity of water m surface and groundwater sys ' terns. both during and after the mining operation and during reclamation, shall be mini- mized. Nothing in this paragraph (h) shall be construed to allow the operator to avoic' com- pliance with other statutory provisions governing well permits and augmentation requirements and replacement plans when applicable. , (i) Areas outside of the affected land shall be protected from slides or damage occur - ring during the mining cpera :inn and reciama :ion. (j) All surface areas of the affected land, including spoil piles, shall be stabilized and protected so as to effectively control erosion. ■/ (k) All affected areas to be seeded or to receive transplants shall he seeded or trans - planted using reclamation prac Ices and tech ues acceptable to the office. Planting meth- ods include seedbed and see: erer :-atica arid soil amendments appropriate to the topos- r:.pn physical and chemlca.. chart._ ::ristiCS o; sci , _,.,d selected plant specie_ 2;dc:. ...:e t� give the best chance for successful reclamation. (1) The operator may permit the public to use lands it owns for recreaior,al purposes in accordance with the limited landowner liability law contained in article 41 of title 33, C.R.S., except in areas where such use is found by the operator to be hazardous or a :jec- tionable. (m) With respect to all affected land, the operator. in consultation with the 'fan !" where possible subject to the approval of the board. shall determine v,hi_'a. ;ra of t' affected land shall be reclaimed for forest, range, crop. horticultural, homesite. recreational. industrial, or other uses, including food, shelter, and ground cover for wildlife. Before approving a new reclamation plan or a change in an existing reclamation plan. the board may confer with the local board of county commissioners and the board of supervisors of the soil conservation district if the mining operation is within the boundaries of a sc I con- servation district. -