OAR 632-037-0055
Existing Environment — Baseline Data
(1)
Baseline data that describes the environmental, socioeconomic, historical, and archaeological conditions of the study area, and the land use designations and special use designations in the study area. Such information shall include, but not be limited to, description of the following:(a)
Vegetation;(b)
Soil/overburden;(c)
Climate/air quality;(d)
Fish, fish habitat and aquatic biology;(e)
Wildlife and wildlife habitat;(f)
State or federally listed threatened or endangered species and habitat and state sensitive species and habitat;(g)
Surface and groundwater;(h)
Seismicity;(i)
Geology and geologic hazards;(j)
Mineralogy and chemistry;(k)
Noise;(l)
Existing land use and land use designations;(m)
Cultural/historical resources;(n)
Archaeological resources;(o)
Socioeconomic conditions;(p)
State scenic waterways designated under ORS 390.805 (Definitions for ORS 390.805 to 390.925) {to} 390.925 (Enforcement) and federal wild, scenic or recreational rivers designated under 28 U.S.C. 1271 {to} 1287; and(q)
Identification of special natural areas designated by the state or federal government, including but not limited to the following:(A)
Areas designated as areas of critical environmental concern as defined by the Federal Land Policy and Management Act, 43 U.S.C. 1700 et seq.;(B)
Research natural areas as defined by the National Forest Management Act of 1976, Public Law 94-588 as amended;(C)
Outstanding natural areas as defined by 43 CFR 2070; and(D)
Areas designated by the Oregon Natural Heritage Plan established under ORS 273.576 (State Parks and Recreation Department duties).(2)
The level of detail required in section (1) of this rule may vary depending upon the location, size, scope and type of mining operation. The applicant should consult with the Department and the technical review team to determine the level of detail necessary for the applicant’s proposed mining operation;(3)
The Department and the technical review team shall coordinate with appropriate federal agencies that have similar baseline data requirements, to avoid duplication for the applicant.
Source:
Rule 632-037-0055 — Existing Environment — Baseline Data, https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/view.action?ruleNumber=632-037-0055.