SB1-SSA2,85,63 7. A discussion of the reasoning behind the design of the major features of the
4mining waste site, such as traffic routing, base grade and relationships to subsurface
5conditions, anticipated waste types and characteristics, phases of development,
6mining waste site monitoring, and similar design features.
SB1-SSA2,85,117 8. A proposed monitoring program, based on potential variations in the quality
8and quantity of mining waste and methods of processing, transport and disposal, and
9on the variability of important environmental conditions, designed to monitor the
10proposed mining waste site for compliance with all environmental standards that
11are applicable under this subchapter.
SB1-SSA2,85,2412 9. The results of engineering and hydrologic modeling to assess mining waste
13site performance relative to compliance with applicable groundwater quality
14standards to a depth of not more than 1,000 feet into the Precambrian bedrock or to
15the final depth of the mining excavation, whichever is greater, and to compliance
16with applicable surface water quality standards, examining a period equal to the
17proposed period in which the mining waste site is proposed to operate plus 250 years
18after closure of the mining waste site. The applicant may also include information
19from other mining operations and operations for the extraction of nonferrous
20metallic minerals to substantiate that the proposed mining waste site design,
21including associated contingency plans and monitoring and response plans, will
22allow for the operation and closure of the mining waste site in a manner that will not
23substantially adversely affect groundwater and surface water quality in accordance
24with applicable standards.
SB1-SSA2,86,2
110. If the applicant proposes to expand an existing mining waste site, an
2evaluation of the existing mining waste site design and operation.
SB1-SSA2,86,113 (p) Preliminary water budgets for the periods before construction, during
4construction, and after closure of the mining waste site, each addressing
5climatological situations depicting dry, wet, and average precipitation and
6evaporation conditions, based on climatological records. In preparing the water
7budget, the applicant shall consider precipitation, slurry water input and return,
8evaporation, surface runoff, evapotranspiration, the moisture holding capacity of
9soil and mining waste, and the velocities and volumes of groundwater flow. In the
10water budget, the applicant shall describe the estimated amount and quality of
11seepage and discharge to surface water and groundwater.
SB1-SSA2,86,1312 (q) An analysis of the impact of the mining waste site on aesthetics and how
13any impact can be minimized or offset to the extent practicable.
SB1-SSA2,86,1514 (r) Data regarding the safety factors of tailings basin embankments,
15considering the following, on a case-by-case basis:
SB1-SSA2,86,1716 1. Geology of the mining waste site including type and homogeneity of the
17foundation.
SB1-SSA2,86,1818 2. Materials and methods to be used for embankment construction.
SB1-SSA2,86,2019 3. Physical and chemical characteristics of the mining waste as deposited and
20predicted changes through time.
SB1-SSA2,86,2221 4. The potential area to be affected in case of failure, considering land use and
22the surrounding environment.
SB1-SSA2,86,2423 5. Requirements of the mine safety and health administration of the federal
24department of labor.
SB1-SSA2,87,2
1(s) An economic analysis, including an engineer's cost estimate, for mining
2waste site closure and long-term care.
SB1-SSA2,87,53 (t) Identification and analysis of alternatives to the design and location of any
4new proposed mining waste site and discussion of operation alternatives to the
5extent they have a significant impact on design and location alternatives.
SB1-SSA2,87,66 (u) An appendix that includes all of the following:
SB1-SSA2,87,87 1. Boring logs, soil tests, well construction data, and water level
8measurements.
SB1-SSA2,87,109 2. A description of the methods and equations used in the analysis of the raw
10data.
SB1-SSA2,87,1111 3. References.
SB1-SSA2,87,14 12(6) Contents relating to operation. An applicant for a mining permit shall
13submit as part of the mining waste site feasibility study and plan of operation
14provisions relating to operation of the mining waste site including all of the following:
SB1-SSA2,87,1515 (a) Engineering plans consisting of all of the following:
SB1-SSA2,87,1716 1. An existing site conditions plan sheet indicating site conditions before
17development to the extent not provided under sub. (5).
SB1-SSA2,87,2118 2. A base grade plan sheet indicating mining waste site base grades or the
19appearance of the mining waste site if it were excavated in its entirety to the base
20elevation, before installation of any engineering modifications and before disposal
21of any mining wastes.
SB1-SSA2,87,2322 3. An engineering modifications plan sheet indicating the appearance of the
23mining waste site after installation of engineering modifications.
SB1-SSA2,88,3
14. A final site topography plan sheet indicating the appearance of the site at
2closing including the details necessary to prepare the mining waste site for
3reclamation and long-term care.
SB1-SSA2,88,74 5. A series of phasing plan sheets showing initial mining waste site
5preparations for each subsequent major phase or new area where substantial mining
6waste site preparation must be performed, along with a list of construction items and
7quantities projected to be necessary to prepare the phase indicated.
SB1-SSA2,88,128 6. A site monitoring plan sheet showing the location of all devices for the
9monitoring of leachate quality, leachate production, and groundwater quality and
10levels in both the natural zone of saturation and that developed within the mining
11waste site, along with a table indicating the parameters to be monitored for and the
12frequency of monitoring before and during mining waste site development.
SB1-SSA2,88,1913 7. A long-term care plan sheet showing the completion of closure and
14indicating those items anticipated to be performed during the period of long-term
15care for the mining waste site, along with a discussion of the procedures to be used
16for the inspection and maintenance of runoff control structures, settlement, erosion
17damage, leachate control facilities, and leachate and groundwater monitoring and
18a table listing those items and the anticipated schedule for monitoring and
19maintenance.
SB1-SSA2,88,2120 8. If applicable, the following information on the plan sheets under subds. 1.
21to 7.:
SB1-SSA2,88,2222 a. A survey grid with baselines and monuments to be used for field control.
SB1-SSA2,88,2323 b. Limits of filling for each major mining waste type or fill area.
SB1-SSA2,89,324 c. All drainage patterns and surface water drainage control structures both
25within the actual fill area and at the perimeter of the mining waste site, including

1any berms, ditches, sedimentation basins, pumps, sumps, culverts, pipes, inlets,
2velocity breaks, sodding, erosion matting, vegetation, or other methods of erosion
3control.
SB1-SSA2,89,44 d. The method of placing mining waste within each phase.
SB1-SSA2,89,65 e. Ground surface contours at the time represented by the drawing, indicating
6spot elevations for key features.
SB1-SSA2,89,77 f. Areas to be cleared, grubbed, and stripped of topsoil.
SB1-SSA2,89,98 g. Borrow areas for liner materials, granular materials for filter beds, berms,
9roadway construction, and cover materials.
SB1-SSA2,89,1110 h. All soil stockpiles, including soils to be used for cover, topsoil, liner materials,
11filter bed materials, and other excavation.
SB1-SSA2,89,1212 i. Access roads and traffic flow patterns to and within the active fill area.
SB1-SSA2,89,1313 j. All temporary and permanent fencing.
SB1-SSA2,89,1414 k. The methods of screening such as berms, vegetation, or special fencing.
SB1-SSA2,89,1715 L. Leachate collection, control, and treatment systems, including any pipes,
16manholes, trenches, berms, collection sumps or basins, pumps, risers, liners, and
17liner splices.
SB1-SSA2,89,1818 m. Leachate and groundwater monitoring devices and systems.
SB1-SSA2,89,1919 n. Disposal areas for severe weather operations.
SB1-SSA2,89,2020 o. Support buildings, utilities, gates, and signs.
SB1-SSA2,89,2121 p. Handling areas for the segregation of various types of mining waste.
SB1-SSA2,89,2222 q. Construction notes and references to details.
SB1-SSA2,89,2423 r. On the appropriate plan sheet, the location of each cross-section under subd.
249., with the section labeled using the mining waste site grid system.
SB1-SSA2,90,10
19. A series of mining waste site cross-sections, drawn perpendicular and
2parallel to the mining waste site baseline at a maximum distance of 500 feet between
3cross-sections and at points of important construction features, each cross-section
4showing, where applicable: existing and proposed base and final grades; soil borings
5and monitoring wells that the section passes through or is adjacent to; soil types,
6bedrock, and water table; leachate control, collection, and monitoring systems;
7quantity of mining waste and area filled by each major mining waste type; drainage
8control structures; access roads and ramps on the mining waste site perimeter and
9within the active fill area; the filling sequence or phases; and other appropriate site
10features.
SB1-SSA2,90,1311 10. Drawings and typical sections for, as appropriate, drainage control
12structures, tailings distribution systems, access roads, fencing, leachate control
13systems and monitoring devices, buildings, signs, and other construction details.
SB1-SSA2,90,1914 (b) A plan for initial site preparations, including a discussion of the field
15measurements, photographs to be taken, and sampling and testing procedures to be
16used to verify that the in-field conditions encountered were the same as those
17defined in the mining waste site feasibility study and plan of operation and to
18document that the mining waste site was constructed according to the engineering
19plans and specifications submitted for department approval.
SB1-SSA2,91,220 (c) A description of typical daily operations, including a discussion of the
21timetable for development; methods for determining mining waste types disposed of
22or excluded; typical mining waste handling techniques; hours of operation; traffic
23routing; drainage and erosion control; windy, wet, and cold weather operations; fire
24protection equipment; methods for dust control; method of placing mining waste

1materials; monitoring; closure of filled areas; leachate control methods; and critical
2backup equipment.
SB1-SSA2,91,53 (d) An analysis of the financial responsibility for closure and long-term care
4from the time of closing of the mining waste site to termination of the obligation to
5maintain proof of financial responsibility for long-term care.
SB1-SSA2,91,76 (e) A description of procedures for backfilling all soil borings and monitoring
7wells when they are abandoned.
SB1-SSA2,91,118 (f) A contingency plan to prevent or minimize damage to human health or the
9environment in the event of an accidental or emergency discharge or other condition
10that does not comply with conditions of the mining permit or other applicable
11standards. The applicant shall ensure that the plan does all of the following:
SB1-SSA2,91,1312 1. Follows the spill prevention, control, and countermeasures plan in
13regulations promulgated under 33 USC 1321.
SB1-SSA2,91,1614 2. Indicates, for the monitoring programs required under sub. (5) (o) 8., the
15levels of substances that if exceeded require the operator to activate the contingency
16plan.
SB1-SSA2,91,1817 3. Includes a provision for more concentrated and frequent monitoring in the
18area of any excessive measurement.
SB1-SSA2,91,2119 4. Describes possible accidental or emergency discharges or other unplanned
20events and identifies the corresponding corrective action or alternative action to be
21implemented should the criteria for action be exceeded.
SB1-SSA2,91,2322 5. Specifies the action to be taken if an analysis of groundwater samples
23requires a response.
SB1-SSA2,92,224 (g) A list of the groundwater and surface water quality parameters for which
25the applicant will monitor under s. 295.643 and a description of the methods for

1groundwater and surface water sample collection, preservation, and analysis that
2will be used.
SB1-SSA2,92,7 3(7) Required demonstrations. Through the mining waste site feasibility study
4and plan of operation, the applicant shall demonstrate that all of the following apply
5or will apply with respect to the operation of the mining waste site, excluding the area
6from which ferrous minerals will be extracted and that is backfilled with mining
7waste:
SB1-SSA2,92,118 (a) No mining waste will be deposited in such a way that the mining waste or
9leachate from the mining waste will result in a violation of any applicable surface
10water quality criteria or standards, applicable wetland water quality standards, or
11applicable groundwater quality standards.
SB1-SSA2,92,1312 (b) Surface water drainage will be diverted away from and off the active fill
13area.
SB1-SSA2,92,1514 (c) Access to the mining waste site will be restricted through the use of fencing,
15natural barriers, or other methods approved by the department.
SB1-SSA2,92,1716 (d) The entire perimeter of the mining waste site will be made accessible for
17inspection and for earth moving equipment required for emergency maintenance.
SB1-SSA2,92,2018 (e) Any area to be used for the disposal of mining waste and any borrow areas
19will first be stripped of all topsoil to ensure that adequate amounts are available for
20reclamation and closure activities.
SB1-SSA2,92,2221 (f) Effective means will be taken to control dust resulting from the mining
22waste site.
SB1-SSA2,92,2423 (g) Provisions will be made for back-up equipment in the event of the
24breakdown of critical operating equipment.
SB1-SSA2,93,4
1(h) The design and operation specifications for mining waste site facilities
2include contingency measures, which may include emergency power supplies,
3redundant equipment, or temporary holding facilities, to deal with emergency
4conditions.
SB1-SSA2,93,95 (hm) Any mining waste site designed with a liner or situated in soils with
6sufficiently low permeability to either partially or completely contain leachate is
7designed with a leachate management system that can effectively remove leachate,
8prevent surface seepage, and promote adequate settlement to permit final
9reclamation.
SB1-SSA2,93,1310 (i) All surface water drainage ditches, culverts, and other drainage control
11structures are designed for a rainfall event measured in terms of the depth of the
12rainfall occurring within a 24-hour period and having an expected recurrence
13interval of once in 100 years.
SB1-SSA2,93,1614 (j) The final slopes of the completed mining waste site will be no greater than
1550 percent, unless the mining waste site is specifically designed for a final use
16compatible with other slopes.
SB1-SSA2,93,1917 (k) The final cover design for the mining waste site is based on the results of
18the mining waste characterization and engineering needs identified in studying the
19mining waste site feasibility.
SB1-SSA2,93,2120 (L) Provisions are made for collection and treatment of leachate for all areas
21designed to contain leachate.
SB1-SSA2,93,2422 (m) The mining waste site is located and designed, and will be constructed and
23operated, so that any liner system or naturally occurring soil barrier is compatible
24with all mining waste that is disposed of or stored in the mining waste site.
SB1-SSA2,94,5
1(n) For any dam, sufficient freeboard, measured from the inside of the top of
2the dam, to contain a rainfall event measured in terms of the depth of the rainfall
3occurring within a 24-hour period and having an expected recurrence interval of
4once in 100 years and to prevent overtopping by waves during such a rainfall event
5or a minimum of 2 feet of freeboard, whichever is greater, will be provided.
SB1-SSA2,94,76 (o) Drainage or filter bed material has been selected and designed to promote
7drainage, reduce the potential for piping, and be stable under leaching conditions.
SB1-SSA2,94,118 (p) Material used in earth embankments or drainage or filter beds will be free
9of vegetation, organic soils, frozen soils, and other extraneous matter that could
10affect the compactibility, density, permeability, or shear strength of the finished
11embankment.
SB1-SSA2,94,1712 (q) Embankment materials and drainage or filter bed materials will be
13compacted to 90 percent of the maximum dry density as determined by the standard
14proctor compaction test, ASTM D698, or to a greater density as necessitated by the
15embankment height, and the materials will be compacted in appropriate layers as
16determined through the slope stability analysis, except that compaction and
17crushing of waste rock for use outside an earth core is not required.
SB1-SSA2,94,1918 (r) Emergency spill containment areas will be provided near the tailings
19pipeline in case of power or pipeline failure.
SB1-SSA2,94,2120 (s) Tailings pipelines will be self-draining to the tailings area or to an
21emergency spill containment area.
SB1-SSA2,94,2522 (t) The mining waste site is located in the same watershed as the surface
23facilities for the mining unless it is not practicable to locate the mining waste site in
24the same watershed as the surface facilities for the mining, as determined on a site
25specific basis.
SB1-SSA2,95,2
1(u) The disposal of the mining waste will minimize the discharge of
2environmental pollutants to groundwater to the extent practicable.
SB1-SSA2,95,33 (w) Tailings pipelines are as short as practicable.
SB1-SSA2,95,44 (x) Upstream rainfall catchment areas are minimized.
SB1-SSA2,95,65 (y) The outside of the top of any dam is higher than the inside of the top of the
6dam so that runoff from the top is forced to the inside of the dam.
SB1-SSA2,95,77 (z) The mining waste site design includes staged reclamation, if practicable.
SB1-SSA2,95,12 8(8) Limitation on regulation of certain mining waste. The department may
9not regulate the use of mining waste in reclamation or in the construction of any
10facility or structure on a mining site except through the department's review of the
11mining plan and reclamation plan and the approval of the application for the mining
12permit.
SB1-SSA2,95,16 13(9) Applicability of other laws. Subchapters I to V and VIII of ch. 289 and
14rules promulgated under those subchapters do not apply to a mining waste site, to
15the disposal of mining waste in a mining waste site, or to mining wastes used in the
16reclamation or construction of facilities and structures on the mining site.
SB1-SSA2,95,20 17295.53 Environmental impact statement. (1) Consultants. The
18department may enter into contracts for environmental consultant services under
19s. 23.41 to assist in the preparation of an environmental impact statement or to
20provide assistance to applicants.
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