OAR 340-043-0030
Permit Application

(1)

The permit application shall fully describe the existing site and environmental conditions, with an analysis of how the proposed operation will affect the site and its environment. The application shall, at a minimum, contain the information specified for the DOGAMI (Department of Geology and Mineral Industries) consolidated application under ORS 517.971 (Consolidated application) (Section 13, Chapter 735, 1991 Oregon Laws). The Department will also use the information contained in NEPA (National Environmental Policy Act), EA (Environmental Assessment), or EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) documents, if they are required for the project, as partial fulfillment of the requirements of this section.

(2)

The permit application shall, in addition to the information described in section (1) of this rule, include the following information, unless the information has been otherwise submitted:

(a)

Climate/meteorology characterization, with supporting data;

(b)

Soils characterization, with supporting data;

(c)

Surface water hydrology study, with supporting data;

(d)

Characterization of surface water and groundwater quality;

(e)

Inventory of surface water and groundwater beneficial uses;

(f)

Hydrogeologic characterization of groundwater, with supporting data;

(g)

Geologic engineering, hazards and geo-technical study, with supporting data;

(h)

Characterization of mine materials and wastes which include, for example, overburden, waste rock, stockpiled ore, leached ore and tailings. Characterization of mine materials and wastes shall include, but not be limited to the following:

(A)

Chemical and mineral analysis related to toxicity;

(B)

Determination of the potential for acid water formation;

(C)

Determination of the potential for long-term leaching of toxic materials from the wastes:
(i)
Characterization of wastewater (quantity and chemical and physical quality) produced by the operation;

(j)

Assessment of the potential for acid-water formation from waste disposal facilities, low-grade ore stockpiles, waste rock piles and for surface water or groundwater accumulation in open pits that will remain after mining is ended.

(3)

Data submitted by the permit applicant should be based on analysis of the actual materials, when possible, or may be based on estimates from knowledge of similar operations and professional judgment.

Source: Rule 340-043-0030 — Permit Application, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-043-0030.

340‑043‑0000
Purpose and Policies 340‑043‑0010
Definitions 340‑043‑0020
Permit Required 340‑043‑0025
Permit Conditions on Assumption of Liability 340‑043‑0030
Permit Application 340‑043‑0040
Plan and Specifications 340‑043‑0050
Design, Construction, Operation and Closure Requirements 340‑043‑0060
Exemption from State Permit for Hazardous Waste Treatment or Disposal Facilities 340‑043‑0070
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Purpose 340‑043‑0080
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: General Provisions 340‑043‑0090
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Control of Surface Water Run-On and Run-Off 340‑043‑0100
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Physical Stability of Retaining Structures and Emplaced Mine Materials 340‑043‑0110
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Protection of Wildlife 340‑043‑0120
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Guidelines for Design, Construction, and Operation of Heap-Leach Facilities 340‑043‑0130
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Guidelines for Disposal of Mill Tailings 340‑043‑0140
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Guidelines for Disposal or Storage of Wasterock, Low-Grade Ore and Other Mined Materials 340‑043‑0150
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Guidelines for Heap-Leach and Tailings Disposal Facility Closure 340‑043‑0160
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Post-Closure Monitoring 340‑043‑0170
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Land Disposal of Wastewater 340‑043‑0180
Guidelines for the Design, Construction, Operation and Closure of Chemical Mining Operations: Guidelines for Open-Pit Closure
Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

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