R647-4-109. Impact Assessment

The operator shall provide a general narrative description identifying potential surface and/or subsurface impacts. This description will include, at a minimum:

1. Projected impacts to surface and groundwater systems;

2. Potential impacts to state and federal threatened and endangered species or their critical habitats;

3. Projected impacts of the mining operation on existing soil resources;

4. Projected impacts of mining operations on slope stability, erosion control, air quality, and public health and safety;

5. Actions which are proposed to mitigate any of the above referenced impacts.