(a) Report by a qualified soil scientist, soils engineer or geologist regarding the effect the proposed operation will have upon the watershed of the area, with particular attention being devoted to the water table, and, if water bodies are to be created, the anticipated permanence of such.

(b) A soil erosion control plan prepared.

(c) A detailed description of the method of operation including an operations and restoration plan for the extraction of the natural resource deposits. The operations and restoration plan shall include the following:
 

1. A progressive cell unit mining plan that divides the mining area into sections and delineates the progressive mining proposal on the extractive resources available.

2. A transportation plan showing access to the site, proposed truck traffic and planned on-site roads. The applicant shall submit these proposed routings for review relative to the physical and design capabilities of these routes to accommodate the potential traffic.

3. A stockpiling plan which shows how topsoil will be stripped and stored on the site as well as the stockpiling of extracted sand or gravel.

4. A vegetation plan which shows the staging of restoration through the grading process as well as replacing the topsoil and the planting of appropriate native grasses, trees and shrubs.

5. End use plan which shows the ultimate use of the property once restored to its original condition.

6. A detailed explanation of how the applicant intends to comply with the operating requirements of this section.

See § 14.14: Mining for complete, detailed information.
See Permits for more information.