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t <br /> Reclamation Plan Content <br /> EM Checklist <br /> The Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR) reviews reclamation plans for compliance and completeness <br /> pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 2772.1(b)(1). When submitting a reclamation plan to DMR, <br /> the lead agency must certify that the reclamation plan is a complete submission and is in compliance with <br /> SMARA and associated regulations and the lead agency's mining ordinance pursuant to PRC 2772.1(a)(3) <br /> (A-E). Additionally, pursuant to PRC 2772.1(a)(2), information prepared as part of a permit application or <br /> environmental document (pursuant to CEQA) shall be incorporated into the reclamation plan if it is used to <br /> satisfy the requirements of SMARA and associated regulations. These items shall be properly indexed in a <br /> Required Contents Chart and included in an appendix to the reclamation plan. <br /> This checklist may assist operators and lead agencies when preparing and reviewing draft proposed <br /> reclamation plans and reclamation plan amendments in determining if they meet the minimum content <br /> requirements of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) and associated regulations (see <br /> box below for sections relevant to reclamation plans). <br /> Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 <br /> Public Resources Code (PRC) <br /> Division 2. Geology, Mines and Mining <br /> Chapter 9. Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 <br /> Section 2710 et seq. <br /> This portion includes requirements for reclamation plans. <br /> Associated Regulations <br /> California Code of Regulations (CCR) <br /> Title 14. Natural Resources <br /> Division 2. Department of Conservation <br /> Chapter 8. Mining and Geology <br /> Subchapter 1. State Mining and Geology Board <br /> Article 1. Surface Mining and Reclamation Practice. Commencing with Section 3500 <br /> This portion includes minimum acceptable mining and reclamation practices for surface mining operations. <br /> Article 9. Reclamation Standards. Commencing with Section 3700 <br /> This portion includes performance standards, which may apply to surface mining operations pursuant to CCR Section 3700. <br /> The checklist is divided into seven topical areas: General Considerations, Geology and Geotechnical, <br /> Hydrology and Water Quality, Sensitive Species and Habitat, Topsoil, Revegetation, and Agriculture. To use <br /> the checklist, place a checkmark next to items that have been addressed by the reclamation plan or leave it <br /> blank if the reclamation plan is deficient. Alternatively, write N/A if the item is not applicable to the specific <br /> surface mining operation being reviewed. <br /> Disclaimer: This checklist, prepared by DMR, paraphrases portions of SMARA and associated regulations that <br /> address the content of reclamation plans and plan amendments. DMR staff uses this checklist internally in <br /> performing our review of reclamation plans. However, use of this checklist is not required and it is provided <br /> only as a helpful tool. DMR always recommends consulting the full text of SMARA and associated regulations, <br /> available at the link below. Additionally, completion of this checklist does not guarantee completeness or <br /> compliance of the reclamation plan pursuant to PRC Section 2772.1(b)(1). Analysis of completeness and <br /> compliance requires thorough review of each specific project. <br /> http://www.conservation.ca.gov/index/Pages/lawsregs.aspx <br /> Reclamation Plan Content Checklist—Page 1 of 6 Revised April 9,2018 <br />