Section 9-5 - Reclamation Plan (a) The application shall include a reclamation plan describing the proposed future land use or uses and a plan whereby the applicant will reclaim all of the affected lands to the proposed future use or uses. The reclamation plan shall include the following: - (i) A statement of the proposed uses of the land by the landowner after reclamation;
- (ii) Plans for grading and contouring suitable for the proposed land uses after reclamation, which shall include statements as to the maximum slope that will be created and a plan to reestablish the surface drainage;
- (iii) A postmine contour map at an appropriate scale showing the proposed contours of the affected area after completion of proposed reclamation. The Administrator may waive this requirement if requested by the applicant and the degree of surface disturbance is small. Typical cross sections oriented perpendicular to each other shall be provided to show the original natural ground surface, the maximum depth of mining, the maximum horizontal extent of mining, and the proposed reclamation surfaces and slopes;
- (iv) The methods of reclamation for effective control of erosion, siltation and pollution of affected stream channels and stream banks by the mining operations;
- (v) If the reclamation plan proposes a permanent water impoundment, the applicant must provide the following information:
- (A) The applicant shall consult with and comply with all applicable requirements of the Wyoming State Engineer's Office. Copies of correspondence and any permit from the State Engineer shall be provided;
- (B) Plans demonstrating that the impoundment has been designed to insure permanent stability and that the slopes and contouring will prevent safety hazards and allow for safe access for all water users, including livestock and wildlife;
- (C) Documentation that the size of the impoundment and the expected quantity and quality of water will be suitable for the proposed uses. If the applicant is unable to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Administrator that the water quantity and quality will be suitable for the proposed use, the applicant shall provide an alternate plan; and
- (D) The applicant may be required to monitor the water in the impoundment following construction to demonstrate that the quantity and quality are suitable for the proposed uses.
- (vi) Plans for topsoil replacement and seedbed preparation, including the depth of subsoil and topsoil to be applied and the methods for preparing a proper seedbed;
- (vii) Species to be seeded, seeding rates, seeding methods, description of any other revegetation treatments to be employed, a schedule for seedbed preparation and seeding and protective measures against grazing animals;
- (viii) Method of disposal of all buildings and structures erected or utilized for the operation and description of any buildings and structures that will be left in place at the request of the surface owner;
- (ix) A projected timetable for accomplishment of the reclamation plan; and
- (x) An itemized estimate of the cost to reclaim all lands to be affected during the first 12 months of operation.