NAC519A.265. Contents of plan for reclamation for exploration project.

A plan for reclamation for an exploration project must include:

     1. A topographic map or sketch in sufficient detail to allow the Division to locate the area to be explored and determine the potential for adverse effects on surface water which may result from the exploration activities.

     2. A description of any land within the project area which was affected by:

     (a) A project conducted by a previous operator and which is inactive on the date on which the application for a permit for an exploration project is filed;

     (b) The current operator before January 1, 1981, and is inactive on the date on which the application for a permit for an exploration project is filed;

     (c) The current operator before January 1, 1981, and is active on the date on which the application for a permit for an exploration project is filed;

     (d) The current operator on or after January 1, 1981, but before October 1, 1990, and which is inactive on the date on which the application for a permit for an exploration project is filed; and

     (e) The current operator on or after January 1, 1981, but before October 1, 1990, and which is active on the date on which the application for a permit for an exploration project is filed.

     3. A description of any land within the project area:

     (a) On which the operation is active on or after October 1, 1990; and

     (b) Comprising access roads which were created before January 1, 1981.

     4. A description of the techniques for prospecting and excavation to be used which will affect the surface.

     5. The proposed location and approximate length and width of access roads.

     6. A description of the best management practices employed during operation and reclamation to control erosion and minimize the transport and delivery of sediment to surface water, which must be the best management practices described in the State of Nevada Handbook of Best Management Practices or practices equivalent thereto.

     7. The estimated amount of acreage that will be disturbed by the project.

     8. The anticipated schedule for the project and for reclamation.

     9. The proposed use of the areas to be affected if different from the pre-exploration use.

     10. The activities for reclamation to be undertaken during and upon completion of the project.

     11. The proposed methods to monitor and control noxious weeds as described in NAC 555.010 during reclamation.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 9-19-90; A by R044-12, 9-14-2012)