AB426-ASA1,78,1614 (d) A series of geologic cross-sections illustrating existing topography; soil
15borings; soil classification; soil properties; interpreted soil stratigraphy; bedrock;
16well and boring locations and constructions; and stabilized water level readings.
AB426-ASA1,78,1917 (e) A water table map, using the existing site conditions plan under par. (c) as
18a base, that is based on stabilized water level readings and, if seasonal changes in
19groundwater levels are significant, maps those changes.
AB426-ASA1,78,2220 (f) If more than 2 well nests are constructed, groundwater flow nets to illustrate
21horizontal and vertical flow, which may be illustrated on the geologic cross-sections
22under par. (d), if appropriate.
AB426-ASA1,78,2523 (g) An environmental characterization that describes the structure and
24functional relationships of ecosystems potentially affected by the proposed mining
25waste site.
AB426-ASA1,79,2
1(h) A report on the water quality data collected under the baseline monitoring
2program under sub. (4) (h) to establish baseline water quality.
AB426-ASA1,79,63 (i) A land use map, using the existing site conditions plan under par. (c) as a
4base, showing plant communities, wildlife habitat, places where rare and
5endangered species have been sighted, archaeological or historic sites, buildings,
6and areas of social importance.
AB426-ASA1,79,87 (j) A table showing existing water quality of all potentially affected surface
8waters, indicating important aquatic habitat.
AB426-ASA1,79,139 (k) Local climatological data for seasonal precipitation, evaporation, air
10temperature, and wind velocity and direction. The applicant may use an annual
11record on the proposed mining waste site or adequate data to correlate the proposed
12mining waste site conditions to an existing observation station as the basis for this
13data.
AB426-ASA1,79,1514 (L) A discussion of regional conditions, supplemented with maps or
15cross-sections where appropriate, addressing all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,79,1616 1. Topography.
AB426-ASA1,79,1917 2. Hydrology, including surface water drainage patterns and important
18hydrologic features such as navigable waters, springs, drainage divides, and
19wetlands.
AB426-ASA1,79,2120 3. Geology, including the nature and distribution of bedrock and
21unconsolidated deposits.
AB426-ASA1,79,2522 4. Hydrogeology, including depth of groundwater, flow directions, recharge and
23discharge areas, groundwater divides, aquifers, and the identification of the aquifers
24used by all public and private wells within at least 1,200 feet of the proposed mining
25waste site.
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15. Groundwater and surface water quality and precipitation chemistry.
AB426-ASA1,80,22 6. Climatology.
AB426-ASA1,80,33 7. Identification of owners of land adjacent to the proposed mining waste site.
AB426-ASA1,80,44 8. Zoning.
AB426-ASA1,80,65 9. Existing land uses with particular emphasis on known recreational, historic,
6archaeological, scientific, cultural, or scenic significance.
AB426-ASA1,80,77 10. Existing or proposed access roads and weight restrictions on those roads.
AB426-ASA1,80,98 11. Identification of aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems such as stream orders
9and classifications.
AB426-ASA1,80,1210 (m) A discussion of alternative methods of disposing of mining waste materials,
11including an analysis of the practicability of the reuse, sale, recovery, or processing
12of the mining wastes for other purposes.
AB426-ASA1,80,1713 (n) An analysis of the results of the mining waste characterizations under sub.
14(3), the site specific information under sub. (4) and this subsection, and the regional
15information under par. (L) in relation to the approach for locating the mining waste
16site and developing appropriate design, construction, operation, monitoring, and
17long-term care requirements for each type of mining waste.
AB426-ASA1,80,2018 (o) A proposed mining waste site design, based on conclusions resulting from
19analysis of the mining waste characterizations under sub. (3) and the site data under
20sub. (4), that includes all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,80,2321 1. A map, using the existing site conditions plan under par. (c) as a base, that
22shows proposed access, lateral extent of filling, and phases of mining waste site
23development.
AB426-ASA1,80,2524 2. A series of cross-sections, using the geological cross-sections under par. (d)
25as the base, that show existing topography, proposed base grades, and final grades.
AB426-ASA1,81,2
13. Preliminary earthwork balance calculations, showing amounts of materials
2expected to be moved on the mining waste site prior to the disposal of mining waste.
AB426-ASA1,81,33 4. Proposed methods for leachate control.
AB426-ASA1,81,54 5. Proposed methods of mining waste site development, phasing, access control,
5and other special design features.
AB426-ASA1,81,86 6. Expected material balances showing the quantities of each type of mining
7waste identified in par. (a) showing the amounts generated, disposed of on site, and
8taken off site, including all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,81,99 a. The projected conditions existing at the end of a typical year of production.
AB426-ASA1,81,1010 b. The projected conditions existing at the end of operations.
AB426-ASA1,81,1111 c. The projected conditions existing at the end of reclamation.
AB426-ASA1,81,1512 7. A discussion of the reasoning behind the design of the major features of the
13mining waste site, such as traffic routing, base grade and relationships to subsurface
14conditions, anticipated waste types and characteristics, phases of development,
15mining waste site monitoring, and similar design features.
AB426-ASA1,81,2016 8. A proposed monitoring program, based on potential variations in the quality
17and quantity of mining waste and methods of processing, transport and disposal, and
18on the variability of important environmental conditions, designed to monitor the
19proposed mining waste site for compliance with all environmental standards that
20are applicable under this subchapter.
AB426-ASA1,82,821 9. The results of engineering and hydrologic modeling to assess mining waste
22site performance relative to compliance with applicable groundwater quality
23standards to a depth of not more than 1,000 feet into the Precambrian bedrock or to
24the final depth of the mining excavation, whichever is greater, and to compliance
25with applicable surface water quality standards, examining a period equal to the

1proposed period in which the mining waste site is proposed to operate plus 100 years
2after closure of the mining waste site. The applicant may also include information
3from other mining operations and operations for the extraction of nonferrous
4metallic minerals to substantiate that the proposed mining waste site design,
5including associated contingency plans and monitoring and response plans, will
6allow for the operation and closure of the mining waste site in a manner that will not
7substantially adversely affect groundwater and surface water quality in accordance
8with applicable standards.
AB426-ASA1,82,109 10. If the applicant proposes to expand an existing mining waste site, an
10evaluation of the existing mining waste site design and operation.
AB426-ASA1,82,1911 (p) Preliminary water budgets for the periods before construction, during
12construction, and after closure of the mining waste site, each addressing
13climatological situations depicting dry, wet, and average precipitation and
14evaporation conditions, based on climatological records. In preparing the water
15budget, the applicant shall consider precipitation, slurry water input and return,
16evaporation, surface runoff, evapotranspiration, the moisture holding capacity of
17soil and mining waste, and the velocities and volumes of groundwater flow. In the
18water budget, the applicant shall describe the estimated amount and quality of
19seepage and discharge to surface water and groundwater.
AB426-ASA1,82,2120 (q) An analysis of the impact of the mining waste site on aesthetics and how
21any impact can be minimized or mitigated to the extent practicable.
AB426-ASA1,82,2322 (r) Data regarding the safety factors of tailings basin embankments,
23considering the following, on a case-by-case basis:
AB426-ASA1,82,2524 1. Geology of the mining waste site including type and homogeneity of the
25foundation.
AB426-ASA1,83,1
12. Materials and methods to be used for embankment construction.
AB426-ASA1,83,32 3. Physical and chemical characteristics of the mining waste as deposited and
3predicted changes through time.
AB426-ASA1,83,54 4. The potential area to be affected in case of failure, considering land use and
5the surrounding environment.
AB426-ASA1,83,76 5. Requirements of the mine safety and health administration of the federal
7department of labor.
AB426-ASA1,83,98 (s) An economic analysis, including an engineer's cost estimate, for mining
9waste site closure and long-term care.
AB426-ASA1,83,1210 (t) Identification and analysis of alternatives to the design and location of any
11new proposed mining waste site and discussion of operation alternatives to the
12extent they have a significant impact on design and location alternatives.
AB426-ASA1,83,1313 (u) An appendix that includes all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,83,1514 1. Boring logs, soil tests, well construction data, and water level
15measurements.
AB426-ASA1,83,1716 2. A description of the methods and equations used in the analysis of the raw
17data.
AB426-ASA1,83,1818 3. References.
AB426-ASA1,83,21 19(6) Contents relating to operation. An applicant for a mining permit shall
20submit as part of the mining waste site feasibility study and plan of operation
21provisions relating to operation of the mining waste site including all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,83,2222 (a) Engineering plans consisting of all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,83,2423 1. An existing site conditions plan sheet indicating site conditions before
24development to the extent not provided under sub. (5).
AB426-ASA1,84,4
12. A base grade plan sheet indicating mining waste site base grades or the
2appearance of the mining waste site if it were excavated in its entirety to the base
3elevation, before installation of any engineering modifications and before disposal
4of any mining wastes.
AB426-ASA1,84,65 3. An engineering modifications plan sheet indicating the appearance of the
6mining waste site after installation of engineering modifications.
AB426-ASA1,84,97 4. A final site topography plan sheet indicating the appearance of the site at
8closing including the details necessary to prepare the mining waste site for
9reclamation and long-term care.
AB426-ASA1,84,1310 5. A series of phasing plan sheets showing initial mining waste site
11preparations for each subsequent major phase or new area where substantial mining
12waste site preparation must be performed, along with a list of construction items and
13quantities projected to be necessary to prepare the phase indicated.
AB426-ASA1,84,1814 6. A site monitoring plan sheet showing the location of all devices for the
15monitoring of leachate quality, leachate production, and groundwater quality and
16levels in both the natural zone of saturation and that developed within the mining
17waste site, along with a table indicating the parameters to be monitored for and the
18frequency of monitoring before and during mining waste site development.
AB426-ASA1,84,2519 7. A long-term care plan sheet showing the completion of closure and
20indicating those items anticipated to be performed during the period of long-term
21care for the mining waste site, along with a discussion of the procedures to be used
22for the inspection and maintenance of runoff control structures, settlement, erosion
23damage, leachate control facilities, and leachate and groundwater monitoring and
24a table listing those items and the anticipated schedule for monitoring and
25maintenance.
AB426-ASA1,85,2
18. If applicable, the following information on the plan sheets under subds. 1.
2to 7.:
AB426-ASA1,85,33 a. A survey grid with baselines and monuments to be used for field control.
AB426-ASA1,85,44 b. Limits of filling for each major mining waste type or fill area.
AB426-ASA1,85,95 c. All drainage patterns and surface water drainage control structures both
6within the actual fill area and at the perimeter of the mining waste site, including
7any berms, ditches, sedimentation basins, pumps, sumps, culverts, pipes, inlets,
8velocity breaks, sodding, erosion matting, vegetation, or other methods of erosion
9control.
AB426-ASA1,85,1010 d. The method of placing mining waste within each phase.
AB426-ASA1,85,1211 e. Ground surface contours at the time represented by the drawing, indicating
12spot elevations for key features.
AB426-ASA1,85,1313 f. Areas to be cleared, grubbed, and stripped of topsoil.
AB426-ASA1,85,1514 g. Borrow areas for liner materials, granular materials for filter beds, berms,
15roadway construction, and cover materials.
AB426-ASA1,85,1716 h. All soil stockpiles, including soils to be used for cover, topsoil, liner materials,
17filter bed materials, and other excavation.
AB426-ASA1,85,1818 i. Access roads and traffic flow patterns to and within the active fill area.
AB426-ASA1,85,1919 j. All temporary and permanent fencing.
AB426-ASA1,85,2020 k. The methods of screening such as berms, vegetation, or special fencing.
AB426-ASA1,85,2321 L. Leachate collection, control, and treatment systems, including any pipes,
22manholes, trenches, berms, collection sumps or basins, pumps, risers, liners, and
23liner splices.
AB426-ASA1,85,2424 m. Leachate and groundwater monitoring devices and systems.
AB426-ASA1,85,2525 n. Disposal areas for severe weather operations.
AB426-ASA1,86,1
1o. Support buildings, utilities, gates, and signs.
AB426-ASA1,86,22 p. Handling areas for the segregation of various types of mining waste.
AB426-ASA1,86,33 q. Construction notes and references to details.
AB426-ASA1,86,54 r. On the appropriate plan sheet, the location of each cross-section under subd.
59., with the section labeled using the mining waste site grid system.
AB426-ASA1,86,156 9. A series of mining waste site cross-sections, drawn perpendicular and
7parallel to the mining waste site baseline at a maximum distance of 500 feet between
8cross-sections and at points of important construction features, each cross-section
9showing, where applicable: existing and proposed base and final grades; soil borings
10and monitoring wells that the section passes through or is adjacent to; soil types,
11bedrock, and water table; leachate control, collection, and monitoring systems;
12quantity of mining waste and area filled by each major mining waste type; drainage
13control structures; access roads and ramps on the mining waste site perimeter and
14within the active fill area; the filling sequence or phases; and other appropriate site
15features.
AB426-ASA1,86,1816 10. Drawings and typical sections for, as appropriate, drainage control
17structures, tailings distribution systems, access roads, fencing, leachate control
18systems and monitoring devices, buildings, signs, and other construction details.
AB426-ASA1,86,2419 (b) A plan for initial site preparations, including a discussion of the field
20measurements, photographs to be taken, and sampling and testing procedures to be
21used to verify that the in-field conditions encountered were the same as those
22defined in the mining waste site feasibility study and plan of operation and to
23document that the mining waste site was constructed according to the engineering
24plans and specifications submitted for department approval.
AB426-ASA1,87,7
1(c) A description of typical daily operations, including a discussion of the
2timetable for development; methods for determining mining waste types disposed of
3or excluded; typical mining waste handling techniques; hours of operation; traffic
4routing; drainage and erosion control; windy, wet, and cold weather operations; fire
5protection equipment; methods for dust control; method of placing mining waste
6materials; monitoring; closure of filled areas; leachate control methods; and critical
7backup equipment.
AB426-ASA1,87,108 (d) An analysis of the financial responsibility for closure and long-term care
9from the time of closing of the mining waste site to termination of the obligation to
10maintain proof of financial responsibility for long-term care.
AB426-ASA1,87,1211 (e) A description of procedures for backfilling all soil borings and monitoring
12wells when they are abandoned.
AB426-ASA1,87,1613 (f) A contingency plan to prevent or minimize damage to human health or the
14environment in the event of an accidental or emergency discharge or other condition
15that does not comply with conditions of the mining permit or other applicable
16standards. The applicant shall ensure that the plan does all of the following:
AB426-ASA1,87,1817 1. Follows the spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plan in
18regulations promulgated under 33 USC 1321.
AB426-ASA1,87,2119 2. Indicates, for the monitoring programs required under sub. (5) (o) 8., the
20levels of substances that if exceeded require the operator to activate the contingency
21plan.
AB426-ASA1,87,2322 3. Includes a provision for more concentrated and frequent monitoring in the
23area of any excessive measurement.
AB426-ASA1,88,3
14. Describes possible accidental or emergency discharges or other unplanned
2events and identifies the corresponding corrective action or alternative action to be
3implemented should the criteria for action be exceeded.
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