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Oklahoma Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 11, 2021) |
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TITLE 460. Department of Mines |
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Chapter 10. Non-Coal Rules and Regulations |
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Subchapter 13. Non-Coal Mining Permit Applications Requirements for Information on Environmental Resources |
SECTION 460:10-13-3. Permitting for non-coal mining within scenic river areas, Outstanding resources waters and High quality waters
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- In addition to the requirements of this Chapter and the requirements of 45 O.S. Section 721 et seq., non-coal applicants seeking permits, after August 1, 2001, for mining within Outstanding resources waters, High quality waters and scenic river areas must submit the following:(1) A survey outlining the area to be permitted detailing the following:(A) Affected areas;(B) Buffer zones with respect to river bed proximity;(C) Ingress and egress areas;(D) Incremental and normal sequences pattern;(E) Location of plant site, stockpile, and processing areas;(F) Location of roads;(G) Location of river or stream;(2) A removal plan to include but not limited to the following:(A) Designation of gravel tonnage to be removed;(B) Description of the depth to which the gravel will be removed.(3) A stream water monitoring plan which shall include upstream and downstream monitoring sites (each monitoring point shall be designated on the site maps). Stream water samples shall be collected during the time of mining operation. Parameters for monitoring shall be established to include, but are not limited to, turbidity and sediment particle size distribution. If a monitoring plan is required under the jurisdiction of other environmental permitting agencies, the applicant shall submit the approved monitoring plan with the mining application to the Department.