ARM 17.24.1225. SMALL OPERATOR ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: DATA REQUIREMENTS

(1) The department shall determine the data collection requirements for each applicant based on: (a) the extent of currently available hydrologic, core analysis, and other resource or environmental data for the applicable area; and (b) the data collection and analysis requirements of subchapter 3 and any other applicable portions of these rules. (2) Data collection and the results provided must be sufficient to satisfy the requirements for: (a) a determination of the probable hydrologic consequences of the mining and reclamation operations, both on and off-site. (i) The data required for this determination must be collected pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(e) and (1)(f) ; (ii) The determination of probable hydrologic consequences must be made pursuant to ARM 17.24.314; (iii) The report of the determination must include engineering analyses and designs necessary for the determination; (b) a statement of the results of test borings or core samplings from the proposed permit area, including information on overburden and coal, as required by ARM 17.24.304(1)(g)(i) and 17.24.322(2)(a) ; (c) the preparation of maps, cross-sections, and plans under subchapter 3 to the extent allowed by 30 CFR 779.25 and 783.25; (d) cultural and historic information pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(b) and (1)(d) and the development of mitigation measures pursuant to ARM 17.24.318; (e) preblasting surveys pursuant to ARM 17.24.622; (f) climatological information and an air pollution control plan pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(h) and 17.24.311, respectively; (g) a vegetation survey and revegetation plan pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(i) and 17.24.313(5) and applicable rules in subchapter 7, respectively; (h) a fish and wildlife survey and a fish and wildlife plan pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(j) and 17.24.312, respectively; (i) a soil survey and a soil salvage and redistribution plan pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(k) and 17.24.313(1)(f) and applicable rules in subchapter 7, respectively; and (j) a statement of the condition, capability and productivity of the land pursuant to ARM 17.24.304(1)(l) . (3) The statement under (2)(b) may be waived by the department by a written determination that such requirements are unnecessary with respect to the specific permit application. (4) Data collected under this program must be made available to all interested persons.