295.46 Preapplication description.

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(1)A person who files a bulk sampling plan under s. 295.45 with regard to a proposed mining project shall file, together with the bulk sampling plan, a general description of the proposed mining project. A person who proposes to engage in a mining project, but who does not file a bulk sampling plan, shall file a general description of the proposed mining project with the department at the time that the person provides the notice of intent to file an application for a mining permit under s. 295.465 . The general description shall include all of the following:

(a)A description of the proposed mining site.

(b)A map that shows all of the following:

1. The boundaries of the area of land that will be affected by the proposed mining project.

2. The location and names of all streams, roads, railroads, pipelines, and utility lines on or within 1,000 feet of the proposed mining site.

3. The name or names of the owner or owners of the proposed mining site.

4. The name of each city, village, or town in which the proposed mining site is located and the name of any other city, village, or town that is located within 3 miles of the proposed mining site.

5. The federal natural resources conservation service land capabilities classifications of the area affected by the proposed mining project.

6. The elevation of the water table.

(c)A general description of the nature, extent, and final configuration of the proposed excavation and mining site, including an estimate of the production of tailings, waste rock, and other refuse and the location of their disposal.

(d)A general conceptual description of the likely operating procedures of the proposed mining project.