The applicant shall
submit construction and reclamation plans for all intended preparatory
work. Such plans shall be capable of
meeting all applicable requirements which would be included in an application
for permit under Title 82, chapter 4, part 2, MCA. Such plans shall include:
(1) a map showing proposed locations of railroad
loops, spurs or extensive waste and refuse areas, coal handling facilities, office
and maintenance buildings, all roads, dragline erection sites and other related
disturbances;
(2) the estimated depths of all cuts or
excavations and fills needed for on-site construction;
(3) overall dimensions for coal handling
facilities, office or maintenance buildings and railroad loops insofar as
disturbance is concerned;
(4) photographic transects of the proposed mine
facility area. Photographic points and
direction shall be located on an accompanying map. Estimated depths of proposed cuts and fills shall be identified
on each photograph containing areas where cuts and/or fills are anticipated;
(5) a detailed plan, including timetables, showing
the method and manner of reclaiming all disturbances related to preparatory
work. Such plans shall include a
description of the method and manner of reclaiming land affected by
construction of railroad loops, office and maintenance areas, coal handling
facilities and other disturbances associated with such preparatory work;
(6) an estimate of water usage expected to result
from preparatory work activities, as well as a detailed narrative of planned
procurement for such water. This
narrative shall document that the water rights of other landowners will not be
adversely affected;
(7) further information as the department may
require. The department will notify the
applicant in writing as to what
additional
information is required.