OAR 340-043-0040
Plan and Specifications

(1)

A person constructing or commencing to operate a chemical process mine or substantially modifying or expanding an existing chemical process mine shall first submit plans and specifications to the Department for construction, operation and maintenance of the facilities intended for treatment, control and disposal of wastes.

(2)

The plans shall address all applicable requirements of this Division and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a)

A description of the facilities to be constructed, including tanks, pipes and other storage and conveyance means for processing chemicals and solutions and wastewaters;

(b)

A management plan for control of surface water;

(c)

A management plan for treatment and disposal of excess wastewater, including provisions for reuse and wastewater minimization;

(d)

A facility construction plan including, as applicable, the design of low-permeability soil barriers, the type of geosynthetics to be used and a description of their installation methods, the design of wastewater treatment facilities and processes, a quality assurance plan for applicable phases of construction and a listing of construction certification reports to be provided to the Department;

(e)

A preliminary closure plan;

(f)

A preliminary post-closure monitoring and maintenance plan;

(g)

A spill containment and control plan.

(3)

The Department shall approve the plans, in writing, before construction of the facilities may be started.

Source: Rule 340-043-0040 — Plan and Specifications, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=340-043-0040.

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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