reclamation. goal plans for reclamation new requirements
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ReclamationReclamation
GoalGoal
Plans for ReclamationPlans for Reclamation
New RequirementsNew Requirements
Reclamation OverviewReclamation Overview
Reclamation GoalsReclamation Goals
Plans for Surface ReclamationPlans for Surface Reclamation
Earthwork for Interim and Final Earthwork for Interim and Final ReclamationReclamation
Reclamation GoalsReclamation Goals
Return to a predisturbed condition as Return to a predisturbed condition as reasonably practicalreasonably practical
Final Reclamation Interim Reclamation
Plans for Surface Plans for Surface ReclamationReclamation
Item J of the 12-point SUPOItem J of the 12-point SUPO Segregation of spoil materialsSegregation of spoil materials Redistribution of topsoilRedistribution of topsoil Configuration of reshaped topographyConfiguration of reshaped topography Backfill requirements Backfill requirements Surface disturbancesSurface disturbances Proposals for pit/sump closures Proposals for pit/sump closures Drainage systemsDrainage systems Soil treatmentsSoil treatments
Plans for Surface Plans for Surface ReclamationReclamation
Item J of the 12-point SUPO (cont.)Item J of the 12-point SUPO (cont.) Seeding/steps to reestablish vegetationSeeding/steps to reestablish vegetation Weed control; and Weed control; and Practices necessary to reclaim all Practices necessary to reclaim all
disturbed areas, including any access disturbed areas, including any access roads and pipelines.roads and pipelines.
ReclamationReclamationInterim and Final ReclamationInterim and Final Reclamation
6 months after well completion or well plugging6 months after well completion or well plugging BLM or FS approval required beyond 6 monthsBLM or FS approval required beyond 6 months
Prior approval required if pits will be air or Prior approval required if pits will be air or chemical driedchemical dried
Pit Closure Recontouring Respread Topsoil
ConclusionConclusion
Gold Book – Ch. 6Gold Book – Ch. 6Reclamation and Reclamation and
AbandonmentAbandonment
Provides good information Provides good information on BLM’s reclamationon BLM’s reclamation
standardsstandards
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