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Opencut Mining Permit Forms And Guidelines

The Opencut Mining Act has been substantially revised. Use of updated program forms is required effective IMMEDIATELY. For more information, refer to our Revised Law, Updated Forms, and New Application Process.

Master Guidance Document
This guidance document is a MUST READ for all permitting activities:

  1.     How To Obtain And Comply With An Opencut Mining Permit - PDF

Permit And Amendment Applications
Use the following documents to apply for an Opencut Mining Permit or Amendment:

  1. Operator Application Checklist - PDF | Word
  2. a.  Application for Opencut Mining Permit - PDF | Word
    b.  Application For Amendment of Opencut Mining Permit - PDF | Word
  3. Landowner Consultation - PDF | Word
  4. Zoning Compliance - PDF | Word
  5. Surface Landowners List - PDF | Word
  6. Plan Of Operation - PDF | Word
  7. Reclamation Bond Spreadsheet - Excel

   
Bond Forms
One of the following bonding instruments is also required:

  1. Cash Bond - PDF
  2. Irrevocable Letter Of Credit - PDF
  3. Property Bond - PDF
  4. Savings Certificate Assignment - PDF
  5. Surety Bond - PDF

Other Applications And Forms
Use the following documents for various permitting functions as appropriate:

  1. Request For Pre-Application Meeting - PDF | Word
  2. Application For Concrete and Asphalt Recycling - PDF | Word
  3. Request To Commence Operations In "Undisturbed Until Bonded" Area - PDF | Word
  4. Short Form - PDF | Word
  5. Application For Assignment Of Opencut Mining Permit - PDF | Word
  6. Test Hole Log - PDF | Word

Release Request Forms
Upon Completion of Reclamation, use the following forms to request Liability or Bond Release:

  1. Request For Liability Release (Government Operators) - PDF | Word
  2. Request For Bond Release (Non-Government Operators) - PDF | Word

Guidelines
The following documents provide technical guidance for Opencut Mining Permitting:

  1. Fuel Storage Guideline - PDF
  2. Ground Water Guideline - PDF
  3. Identifying Well Logs Within A Specified Radius - PDF
  4. Making Maps With ExpertGPS - PDF
  5. Map Guideline - PDF
  6. Pond Guideline - PDF
  7. Seed Mix Guideline - PDF
  8. Wash Plant Settling Pond Guideline - PDF

Opencut Mining Act And Rules
Opencut Mining Permitting is regulated pursuant to the following:

  1. 2009 Act Revisions (House Bill 678 - Became Law May 8, 2009) - PDF
  2. Opencut Mining Act (2007) - PDF
  3. Rules and Regulations (2004) - PDF