(a)
(1) The applicant must provide the Division of Environmental Quality with a minimum of:
- (A) One (1) vicinity map;
- (B) One (1) site map; and
- (C) One (1) reclamation map.
(2)
- (A) Additional maps may be submitted as needed.
- (B) All maps must be to scale.
(b) The vicinity map must:
- (1) Be a seven and five-tenths (7.5) minute topographic quadrangle map as prepared by the United States Geological Survey; and
(2) Contain the following:
- (A) A clearly marked permit area;
- (B) The legal description of the area to be permitted; and
- (C) A clearly identifiable site entrance.
(c) The site map must:
- (1) Be to scale, i.e., one inch (1”) equals two hundred feet (200’); and
(2) Depict the following features:
- (A)
(i) The permit area must be outlined and labeled on a site map showing dimensions and elevations.
(ii) Boundaries of the mine site and elevations must be tied to temporary reference points established outside the mine site.
(iii) If the mine site is greater than forty (40) acres, an engineer or land surveyor who is registered in Arkansas must prepare the survey.
- (iv) The division may require sites smaller than forty (40) acres to submit a survey:
- (a) (a) If the site map calls for the construction of engineered structures such as dams, impoundments or shows complex ownership; or
(b) (b) For other reasons;
(B) The location and identification of all affected and unaffected areas.
(i) All areas that will not be affected should be marked and labeled.
- (ii) Areas to be affected such as haul roads, offices, maintenance shelters, loading and process facilities, ponds, scales, refuse storage, spoil storage area, top soil storage area, and excavation area must be clearly marked;
- (C) Flow patterns in the event decant ponds or canals are used;
- (D) The precautions taken to avoid affecting any nearby water body;
- (E) Identification of any diversion ditches used to channel water from sensitive areas, including the flow patterns; and
(F) The mining plan.
- (d) The reclamation map should be of similar scale as the site map, and contain the following:
- (1) The permit area must be outlined and labeled;
- (2) Identification of any roads to remain after reclamation;
- (3) Identification of any water impoundments to remain after reclamation, including approximate size and location;
- (4) Areas to be revegetated must be marked;
- (5) Areas to remain unaffected must be marked; and
- (6) Appurtenances for which the division has given prior approval to remain must be identified and labeled.