§ 19-75. Reports.

(a)

As part of the proposed MOPA, the operator shall file a report of activities completed during the time period of the previous MOPA and those proposed during the new MOPA. This report shall be prepared on a form prescribed by the department and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

(1)

Identification of the mine, the operator and the assigned approval number;

(2)

Acreage disturbed by mining during the time period of the previous MOPA;

(3)

Detailed description of reclamation carried out during the time period of the last MOPA;

(4)

Estimate of acreage to be newly disturbed by mining in the proposed MOPA;

(5)

Maps showing location of (2), (3), and (4) above and identifying the activity.

(b)

The annual monitoring report. As part of the required annual report, as described in section 19-33, the operator shall detail the extent of any reclamation activities.

(1)

Number of acres reclaimed.

(2)

Number and types of vegetation planted.

(3)

Consistency of the reclamation to the submitted reclamation plan.

(4)

Survivability of the plantings.

(5)

Evidence of wildlife usage.

(Ord. No. 93-13, § D-5, 6-29-93)