SB1-SSA2,73,1412 (d) Grading and stabilization of the mining waste site and sites for the disposal
13of wastes that are not mining wastes will conform with state and federal
14environmental and safety requirements.
SB1-SSA2,73,1515 (e) Merchantable by-products will be stabilized.
SB1-SSA2,73,1916 (f) Diversion and drainage of water from the mining site, including the mining
17waste site and sites for the disposal of wastes that are not mining wastes, will be
18adequate to prevent erosion and contamination of surface water and groundwater
19to the extent practicable.
SB1-SSA2,73,2220 (g) Backfilling with tailings, waste rock, overburden, or borrow materials will
21be conducted where the backfilling will not interfere with the mining and will not
22cause an applicable groundwater quality standard to be exceeded.
SB1-SSA2,73,2523 (h) All underground and surface runoff waters from the mining site will be
24managed, impounded, or treated in compliance with any approval that regulates
25construction site erosion control or storm water management or discharge.
SB1-SSA2,74,2
1(i) All surface structures constructed as part of the mining activities will be
2removed unless an alternate use is approved in the reclamation plan.
SB1-SSA2,74,43 (j) Adequate measures will be taken to prevent significant subsidence, but if
4subsidence does occur, the affected area will be reclaimed.
SB1-SSA2,74,75 (k) All recoverable topsoil from surface areas disturbed by the mining will be
6removed and stored in an environmentally acceptable manner for use in reclamation
7or in offsetting or minimizing adverse environmental impacts.
SB1-SSA2,74,118 (L) All disturbed surface areas will be revegetated as soon as practicable after
9the disturbance to stabilize slopes and minimize air pollution and water pollution,
10with the objective of reestablishing a variety of plants and animals indigenous to the
11area immediately prior to mining to the extent practicable.
SB1-SSA2,74,1512 (m) Plant species not indigenous to the area will be used for revegetation only
13if necessary to provide rapid stabilization of slopes and prevention of erosion and only
14with the approval of the department, but the objective under par. (L) will be
15maintained.
SB1-SSA2,74,20 16(3) If it is physically or economically impracticable or environmentally or
17socially undesirable for the reclamation process to return the area affected by mining
18to its original state, the applicant shall provide, in the reclamation plan, the reasons
19it would be impracticable or undesirable and a discussion of alternative conditions
20and uses to which the affected area can be put.
SB1-SSA2,74,22 21295.51 Mining waste site location criteria; feasibility study, and plan
22of operation.
(1) Definitions. In this section:
SB1-SSA2,74,2423 (a) "Groundwater flow net" means a drawing showing equipotential contour
24lines and the direction that groundwater will flow.
SB1-SSA2,75,3
1(c) "Regional" means relating to the area that may affect or be affected by a
2proposed mining waste site, which ordinarily will not exceed the area within a radius
3of 5 miles of the mining waste site.
SB1-SSA2,75,54 (e) "Water budget" means an assessment of water inputs, outputs, and net
5changes to a natural system or engineered facility over a fixed period.
SB1-SSA2,75,76 (f) "Well nest" means 2 or more wells constructed to different depths and
7installed within 10 feet of each other at the ground surface.
SB1-SSA2,75,10 8(1e) Hazardous mining waste. (a) Prior to the informational hearing under s.
9295.57 (5) the department shall designate any mining wastes identified by the
10department as hazardous under s. 291.05 (1).
SB1-SSA2,75,1511 (b) The disposal of any mining wastes that are identified by the department as
12hazardous under s. 291.05 (1) in a mining waste site is subject to this subchapter, and
13not to chs. NR 660 to 679, Wis. Adm. Code, except as necessary to comply with
14applicable federal regulations adopted under the federal Resource Conservation and
15Recovery Act, 42 USC 6901 to 6991m.
SB1-SSA2,75,19 16(1m) Location criteria. (a) Except as provided in par. (b), no person may locate
17or operate a mining waste site, excluding the portion of a mining site from which
18ferrous minerals are extracted and that is backfilled with mining waste, within 1,000
19feet of any of the following:
SB1-SSA2,75,2120 1. The nearest edge of the right-of-way of any state trunk highway, as defined
21in s. 340.01 (60).
SB1-SSA2,75,2222 2. The boundary of any state or national park.
SB1-SSA2,75,2423 3. The boundary of a scenic easement purchased by the department or the
24department of transportation.
SB1-SSA2,75,2525 4. The boundary of a designated scenic or wild river.
SB1-SSA2,76,1
15. A scenic overlook designated by the department by rule.
SB1-SSA2,76,22 6. A hiking or biking trail designated by the department or the U.S. Congress.
SB1-SSA2,76,73 (b) The prohibition in par. (a) does not apply if, regardless of season, the
4proposed mining waste site is visually inconspicuous due to screening or being
5visually absorbed due to natural objects, compatible natural plantings, earth berm,
6or other appropriate means; or if, regardless of season, the proposed mining waste
7site is screened so as to be as aesthetically pleasing and inconspicuous as is feasible.
SB1-SSA2,76,118 (be) Except as provided in par. (bn), no person may locate or operate a mining
9waste site, excluding the portion of a mining site from which ferrous minerals are
10extracted and that is backfilled with mining waste, within 1,000 feet of a navigable
11water that is a lake, pond, or flowage.
SB1-SSA2,76,1512 (bg) Except as provided in par. (bn), no person may locate or operate a mining
13waste site, excluding the portion of a mining site from which ferrous minerals are
14extracted and that is backfilled with mining waste, within 300 feet of a navigable
15water that is a river or stream.
SB1-SSA2,76,1816 (bn) The prohibitions in pars. (be) and (bg) do not apply to an activity that is
17associated with a mining waste site and that is approved by the department under
18s. 295.60, 295.605, or 295.61.
SB1-SSA2,76,2119 (bq) No person may locate or operate a mining waste site, excluding the portion
20of a mining site from which ferrous minerals are extracted and that is backfilled with
21mining waste, within a floodplain.
SB1-SSA2,77,222 (bt) No person may locate or operate a mining waste site, excluding the portion
23of a mining site from which ferrous minerals are extracted and that is backfilled with
24mining waste, in an area within the property owned or leased by the mining operator,

1or on which the mining operator holds an easement, and on which the mining site
2is located if the area is closer than 200 feet to the outer boundary of that property.
SB1-SSA2,77,63 (c) No person may locate or operate a mining waste site, excluding the portion
4of a mining site from which ferrous minerals are extracted and that is backfilled with
5mining waste, within 1,200 feet of any public or private water supply well that
6provides water for human consumption.
SB1-SSA2,77,117 (d) No person may locate or operate a mining waste site, excluding the portion
8of a mining site from which ferrous minerals are extracted and that is backfilled with
9mining waste, within an area that contains mineral resources that are known at the
10time the application for the mining permit is issued, are likely to be mined in the
11future, and lie within 1,000 feet of the surface.
SB1-SSA2,77,15 12(1s) Backfilled waste site. For surface mining, the portion of a mining site
13from which ferrous minerals are extracted and that is backfilled with mining waste
14and any buildings, structures, roads, or drainage controls associated with that
15portion of the mining site may be considered a single mining waste site.
SB1-SSA2,77,19 16(2) General. An applicant for a mining permit shall submit as part of the
17application a mining waste site feasibility study and plan of operation that
18demonstrates the suitability of the proposed mining waste site for the disposal of
19mining wastes and that describes the operation of the mining waste site.
SB1-SSA2,78,8 20(3) Waste characterization and analysis. For the purposes of this section, the
21applicant shall perform waste characterization and analysis, to identify the
22quantities, variability, and physical, radiological, and chemical properties of each
23mining waste as necessary to assess the potential environmental impact of handling,
24storage, and disposal. The applicant may include in the waste characterization and
25analysis a review of the literature and results from similar existing facilities,

1materials, or studies. For the purpose of the waste characterization and analysis,
2the applicant shall conduct testing on representative samples of materials available,
3on individual mining wastes from the mining process, and if the applicant proposes
4mixed storage or disposal of individual mining wastes, on composite mining wastes.
5If physical or chemical segregation of a mining waste is proposed, the applicant shall
6test each individual waste resulting from the physical or chemical segregation. The
7applicant shall complete all of the following components of the waste
8characterization and analysis:
SB1-SSA2,78,129 (a) Identification of all mining wastes that will be disposed of or stored in the
10mining waste site, including classification of mining waste types, estimates of the
11rates of generation and volumes of each type, and an explanation of the proposed
12ultimate disposition of each type.
SB1-SSA2,78,1413 (b) Chemical, radiological, physical, and mineralogical analyses of each type
14of mining waste.
SB1-SSA2,78,1515 (c) Analyses of the particle size of the mining wastes.
SB1-SSA2,78,2316 (d) Chemical and physical characteristics testing, including testing to
17determine the leaching potential of the mining wastes and the composition of the
18resulting leachate, using, at a minimum, static testing, kinetic testing, and
19microscopic testing for mineralization characterization, except that this testing is
20not required if the applicant demonstrates, based on the analyses in pars. (b) and (c)
21or on past experience, that there is not a probability for significant adverse
22environmental impact or a probability of an adverse impact on public health, safety,
23or welfare.
SB1-SSA2,79,4 24(4) Site specific information. In addition to performing the mining waste
25characterization and analysis under sub. (3), for the purposes of the mining waste

1site feasibility study and plan of operation, an applicant shall conduct field and
2laboratory investigations to determine physical, chemical, and biological
3characteristics of the proposed mining waste site. The applicant shall do all of the
4following:
SB1-SSA2,79,65 (a) Perform field investigations to determine the specific topography, soil types,
6and depth to bedrock and groundwater.
SB1-SSA2,79,107 (b) Perform at least one soil boring, to bedrock or refusal, every 80 acres,
8characterizing the major geomorphic features such as ridges and lowlands and
9characterizing each major soil layer according to the unified soil classification
10system.
SB1-SSA2,79,1411 (c) Prepare a boring log for each soil boring, including soil and rock descriptions,
12method of drilling, method of sampling, sample depths, date of boring, and water
13level measurements and dates, with elevations referring to United States geological
14survey mean sea level datum.
SB1-SSA2,79,1715 (d) Collect soil samples to adequately determine the geology and ensure the
16proper design and monitoring of the mining waste site, including doing all of the
17following:
SB1-SSA2,79,2018 1. Collecting the soil samples at not greater than 5 foot depth intervals, unless
19physical conditions such as soil homogeneity indicate that greater intervals are
20adequate.
SB1-SSA2,79,2221 2. Collecting the soil samples using generally accepted techniques for sampling
22undisturbed soils, where that is appropriate.
SB1-SSA2,79,2423 3. Classifying all soil samples according to the unified soil classification
24system.
SB1-SSA2,80,3
1(e) Perform soil tests as necessary for classification and correlation purposes
2and to develop necessary geotechnical design parameters for the mining waste site,
3without compositing soil samples.
SB1-SSA2,80,64 (f) Determine the hydraulic conductivity of the various soil strata, using in situ
5hydraulic conductivity testing procedures as appropriate to confirm values
6determined in the laboratory.
SB1-SSA2,80,107 (g) Determine horizontal and vertical groundwater flow patterns in and around
8the proposed mining waste site based on data obtained from groundwater
9monitoring wells and piezometers constructed in conformity with ch. NR 141, Wis.
10Adm. Code.
SB1-SSA2,80,1511 (h) Conduct a program to establish baseline water quality through monitoring
12groundwater and surface water in the vicinity of the mine and the proposed mining
13waste site on a monthly basis and establishing physical-chemical and biological
14characteristics of the concentrations of substances in the water before mining begins
15at the mining site. The applicant shall do all of the following:
SB1-SSA2,80,1816 1. Select physical-chemical parameters based on transport and
17transformation mechanisms in the environment as well as other factors affecting the
18mobility and toxicity of pollutants.
SB1-SSA2,80,2119 2. Select biological parameters based on the environmental characterizations
20under sub. (5) (g), the degree of impact predicted, and the potentially affected
21organism's sensitivity to contaminants.
SB1-SSA2,81,222 3. Establish a final parameter list for groundwater and surface water based on
23preliminary sampling and known information concerning the waters in the vicinity
24of the mine and the mining waste site, consideration of applicable water quality
25standards, and the geology and composition of the ferrous mineral deposit that will

1be mined. At a minimum, in the program under this paragraph the applicant shall
2collect water quality data for all of the following parameters:
SB1-SSA2,81,33 a. Specific conductance.
SB1-SSA2,81,44 b. Temperature.
SB1-SSA2,81,55 c. Hydrogen ion concentration (pH).
SB1-SSA2,81,66 d. Dissolved oxygen.
SB1-SSA2,81,77 e. The major anions sulfate, chloride, and bicarbonate.
SB1-SSA2,81,88 f. The major cations calcium, magnesium, potassium, and sodium.
SB1-SSA2,81,109 g. Other total and dissolved metals, including aluminum, iron, and manganese,
10that may be introduced by the mining activities.
SB1-SSA2,81,1311 h. General chemistry, including total alkalinity, total organic carbon, gross
12alpha, gross beta, ammonia, nitrate, total dissolved solids, total hardness, and total
13suspended solids.
SB1-SSA2,81,15 14(5) Contents related to waste site feasibility. An applicant shall include all
15of the following in the mining waste site feasibility study and plan of operation:
SB1-SSA2,81,1816 (a) A description of the mining waste site location, proposed acreage, proposed
17mining waste site life and range of disposal capacity, and estimated types and
18quantities of mining wastes to be contained.
SB1-SSA2,81,2219 (b) A description of the mining waste characterization and analysis conducted
20under sub. (3), including a description of the test methods used in evaluating the
21characteristics of the mining waste and the procedures and records for documenting
22the chain of custody of the test samples.
SB1-SSA2,82,323 (c) An existing site conditions plan sheet consisting of a topographic survey of
24the area, with elevations tied to United States geological survey mean sea level
25datum, illustrating the property boundaries, proposed boundaries of the mining

1waste site, survey grid and north arrow, buildings, water supply wells, utility lines,
2other man-made features, soil boring locations, observation well locations, and other
3pertinent information.
SB1-SSA2,82,64 (d) A series of geologic cross-sections illustrating existing topography; soil
5borings; soil classification; soil properties; interpreted soil stratigraphy; bedrock;
6well and boring locations and constructions; and stabilized water level readings.
SB1-SSA2,82,97 (e) A water table map, using the existing site conditions plan under par. (c) as
8a base, that is based on stabilized water level readings and, if seasonal changes in
9groundwater levels are significant, maps those changes.
SB1-SSA2,82,1210 (f) If more than 2 well nests are constructed, groundwater flow nets to illustrate
11horizontal and vertical flow, which may be illustrated on the geologic cross-sections
12under par. (d), if appropriate.
SB1-SSA2,82,1513 (g) An environmental characterization that describes the structure and
14functional relationships of ecosystems potentially affected by the proposed mining
15waste site.
SB1-SSA2,82,1716 (h) A report on the water quality data collected under the baseline monitoring
17program under sub. (4) (h) to establish baseline water quality.
SB1-SSA2,82,2118 (i) A land use map, using the existing site conditions plan under par. (c) as a
19base, showing plant communities, wildlife habitat, places where rare and
20endangered species have been sighted, archaeological or historic sites, buildings,
21and areas of social importance.
SB1-SSA2,82,2322 (j) A table showing existing water quality of all potentially affected surface
23waters, indicating important aquatic habitat.
SB1-SSA2,83,324 (k) Local climatological data for seasonal precipitation, evaporation, air
25temperature, and wind velocity and direction. The applicant may use an annual

1record on the proposed mining waste site or adequate data to correlate the proposed
2mining waste site conditions to an existing observation station as the basis for this
3data.
SB1-SSA2,83,54 (L) A discussion of regional conditions, supplemented with maps or
5cross-sections where appropriate, addressing all of the following:
SB1-SSA2,83,66 1. Topography.
SB1-SSA2,83,97 2. Hydrology, including surface water drainage patterns and important
8hydrologic features such as navigable waters, springs, drainage divides, and
9wetlands.
SB1-SSA2,83,1110 3. Geology, including the nature and distribution of bedrock and
11unconsolidated deposits.
SB1-SSA2,83,1512 4. Hydrogeology, including depth of groundwater, flow directions, recharge and
13discharge areas, groundwater divides, aquifers, and the identification of the aquifers
14used by all public and private wells within at least 1,200 feet of the proposed mining
15waste site.
SB1-SSA2,83,1616 5. Groundwater and surface water quality and precipitation chemistry.
SB1-SSA2,83,1717 6. Climatology.
SB1-SSA2,83,1818 7. Identification of owners of land adjacent to the proposed mining waste site.
SB1-SSA2,83,1919 8. Zoning.
SB1-SSA2,83,2120 9. Existing land uses with particular emphasis on known recreational, historic,
21archaeological, scientific, cultural, or scenic significance.
SB1-SSA2,83,2222 10. Existing or proposed access roads and weight restrictions on those roads.
SB1-SSA2,83,2423 11. Identification of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems such as stream orders
24and classifications.
SB1-SSA2,84,3
1(m) A discussion of alternative methods of disposing of mining waste materials,
2including an analysis of the practicability of the reuse, sale, recovery, or processing
3of the mining wastes for other purposes.
SB1-SSA2,84,84 (n) An analysis of the results of the mining waste characterizations under sub.
5(3), the site specific information under sub. (4) and this subsection, and the regional
6information under par. (L) in relation to the approach for locating the mining waste
7site and developing appropriate design, construction, operation, monitoring, and
8long-term care requirements for each type of mining waste.
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