HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019 Annual Inspection Report_Statelands Mine_91-04-0008NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF INSPECTION*
Date of Notice: / /20
To:
California Department of Conservation
Division of Mine Reclamation
Attention: Reporting Unit
801 K Street, MS 09-06
Sacramento, California 95814
From:
_______________________________
(Name of Lead Agency)
_______________________________
(Lead Agency Address)
_______________________________
(Lead Agency Address)_______________________________
(Lead Agency Address)
Mine Name: __________________________CA Mine ID Number: 91--
This submittal serves as the Lead Agency notice of completion of the inspection to the
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VDivision of Mine Reclamation (DMR) as required by Public Resources
Code (PRC) section 2774(b)(1) for the above referenced surface mining operation. A completed copy
of the Surface Mine Inspection Report (Inspection Report) form MRRC-1 and any other reports or
documents prepared by others in support of this inspection are attached for record keeping at DMR.
(I) Date the annual inspection was conducted:_ //20
(PRC section 2207(a)(8) and PRC section 2774(c))
(II) Upon completion of theinspection, the Lead Agency has determined this surface mining
operation to be:
☐Compliant with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act.
☐Not Compliant with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act.
(PRC section 2774(b)(1))
(III) Upon completion of the inspection, were aspects of this surfacing mining operation found by
the Lead Agency to be inconsistent with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act?
܆ No.Please check “Not Applicable” for box (IV), (V) and (VI), and complete remainder of form.
☐Yes. Please complete box (IV), (V) and (VI), as appropriate, and complete remainder of form.
(PRC section 2774(b)(1)(A)-(C))
___________________________________________________________________________
* This form paraphrases portions of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act that address the content
requirements for the notice of completion of inspection. Lead Agency use of this form is not required and
is provided by DMR as a convenient template. DMR recommends that the Lead Agency review the full
text of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and associated regulations and guidelines for
requirements ofFRQGXFWLQJDQ inspection and the notice of completion of inspection.
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(IV) The following aspects of this surface mining operation were found by the Lead Agency to
EHinconsistent with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and were
corrected before submission of the Inspection Report to '05:
܆ Not Applicable
(PRC section 2774(b)(1)(A))
(V) The following aspects of this surface mining operation were found by the Lead Agency to be
inconsistent with the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act and were not
corrected before submission of the Inspection Report to '05:
(Box (V) must be completed if aspects remain that were not corrected prior to submission of the Inspection Report.)☐Not Applicable
(PRC section 2774(b)(1)(B))
(VI) The following statement describes the Lead Agency’s intended response to any aspects of
(Box (VI)must be completed if aspects remain that were not corrected prior to submission of the Inspection Report.)
☐Not Applicable
(PRC section 2774(b)(1)(C))
(VII) Does this surface mining operation have a review of its reclamation plan, financial assurances, or
interim management plan pending before the Lead Agency under PRC section 2770(b) or (h)?
☐Yes ☐No
(PRC section 2774(b)(2))
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(VIII) Does this surface mining operation have an appeal of its reclamation plan, financial assurances,
or interim management plan pending before the State Mining and Geology Board or the Lead
Agency governing body under PRC section 2770(e) or (h)?
☐Yes ☐No
(PRC section 2774(b)(2))
Public Resources Code section 2774(b):
(1)The lead agency shall cause surface mining operations to be inspected in intervals of no more
than 12 months, solely to determine whether the surface mining operation is in compliance
with this chapter. The lead agency shall cause an inspection to be conducted by a state-
licensed geologist, state-licensed civil engineer, state-licensed landscape architect, state-
licensed forester, or a qualified lead agency employee who has not been employed by the
surface mining operation being inspected in any capacity during the previous 12 months,
except that a qualified lead agency employee may inspect surface mining operations
conducted by the local agency. All inspections shall be conducted using a form developed by
the department and approved by the board that includes the professional licensing and
disciplinary information of the person who conducted the inspection. The operator shall be
solely responsible for the reasonable cost of the inspection. The lead agency shall provide a
notice of completion of inspection to the director within 90 days of conducting the inspection.
The notice shall contain a statement regarding the surface mining operation’s compliance with
this chapter and a copy of the completed inspection form, and shall specify, as applicable, all
of the following:
(A)Aspects of the surface mining operation, if any, that were found to be inconsistent with this
chapter but were corrected before the submission of the inspection form to the director.
(B) Aspects of the surface mining operation, if any, that were found to be inconsistent with this
chapter but were not corrected before the submission of the inspection form to the director.
(C)A statement describing the lead agency’s intended response to any aspects of the surface
mining operation found to be inconsistent with this chapter but were not corrected before
the submission of the inspection form to the director.
(2)If the surface mining operation has a review of its reclamation plan, financial assurances, or an
interim management plan pending under subdivision (b) or (h) of Section 2770, or an appeal
pending before the board or lead agency governing body under subdivision (e) or (h) of
Section 2770, the notice shall so indicate. The lead agency shall forward to the operator a
copy of the notice, a copy of the completed inspection form, and any supporting
documentation, including, but not limited to, any inspection report prepared by the geologist,
civil engineer, landscape architect, forester, or qualified lead agency employee who conducted
the inspection.
(IX) Lead Agency Representative Signature:
Signature: _______________________________
Name: __________________________________
(please print)Title: ___________________________________
PRC section 2774(b)(1))
(X)cc: ______________________________________
(Surface Mine Operator)(PRC section 2774(b)(2))
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Rowland Hickel
Rowland Hickel
Senior Planner
Llyod Burns
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Attachments:
x Inspection Report
x Supporting documentVLQFOXGHG<HV1R
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State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 1 of 5 (Rev. 07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
(See reverse side of each form page for completion instructions)
I. Mine Name (As Shown on Approved Reclamation Plan)Inspection Date:CA MINE ID#
91-
II. Mine Operator Telephone
( )
Onsite Contact Person Telephone
( )
Mailing Address
City State ZIP Code
E-mail Address (optional)
III. Designated Agent Telephone
( )
Mailing Address
City State ZIP Code
E-mail Address (optional)
IV. SMARA Lead Agency Name (City, County, BCDC, or SMGB)
Inspector Telephone
( )
Title Organization
Mailing Address
City State ZIP Code
E-mail Address (optional)
V. Does the operation have:P NR No Yes
A Permit to Mine Permit # - Start and Expiration Dates
Vested Right to Mine Year of Lead Agency determination
A Reclamation Plan RP# Date Approved
Reclamation Plan Amendment RP Amendment # (as applies) Date Approved or Status of Amendment
Has the Operator filed a Mining Operation Annual Report (Form MRRC-2) this Year?
Check One:Yes No Year of Most Recent Filed
Annual Report:
VI. Is this Operation on Federal Land? Check One:If "Yes,”Provide One or Both of the Federal Mine Land Identification Numbers Below:Yes No
California Mining Claim Number (CAMC#):Latitude/Longitude at Mine Entrance (Decimal Degrees):
U.S. Forest Service or BLM Identification Number (Plan of Operations #) :Status of Plan of Operations (Current/Expired/In Process):
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
Statelands Mine December 2, 2019 04-0008
Mathews Readymix, LLC 530 749-6525
Lloyd Burns 530 749-6525
PO Box 749
Marysville California 95901
lburns@eaglematerials.com
Lloyd Burns 530 749-6525
PO Box 749
Marysville California 95901
lburns@eaglematerials.com
Butte County
Rowland Hickel 530 552-3684
Senior Planner Department of Development Services
7 County Center Drive
Oroville California 95965
rhickel@buttecounty.net
MRP #86-38 - N/A
March 11, 1987
MRP 86-38 March 11, 1987
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✔2018
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N/A 39.422722 / -121.622256
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 1 (Rev. 07/13)
This report is intended to comply with the requirements of California’s Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA – Public Resources Code Sections §§
2710 et seq., and the associated California Code of Regulations found in Title 14, division 2, beginning at § 3500, hereinafter respectively “PRC” or “CCR”) and
specifically PRC § 2774(b) and CCR § 3504.5 for operations located on private land and/or partly or solely on Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and U.S.
Forest Service (USFS) lands (Title 43, parts 3500, 3600, and 3800 of the Code of Federal Regulations). A Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S.
Department of Interior, BLM; U.S. Department of Agriculture, USFS; the State of California, Department of Conservation; and the State Mining and Geology
Board (SMGB), discusses implementation of SMARA on Federal lands in California that are under the jurisdiction of the BLM and/or the USFS.
As required by PRC § 2774(b) and CCR § 3504.5(g), Lead Agencies shall file an Inspection Notice that includes a statement regarding compliance with
SMARA, a copy of this Surface Mining Inspection Report (MRRC-1) and any other supporting documentation with the Department within 30 days of completion
of the inspection. The Lead Agency shall also forward a copy of the Inspection Notice, MRRC-1, and any supporting documentation to the operator.
BLOCK I: Enter the name of the Mining Operation, the date of the inspection, and the California Mine ID number.
BLOCK II: Enter the name of the Mine Operator, mailing address, phone number, name, and email address (optional) of the person to serve as the
onsite contact.
BLOCK III: Enter the name, mailing address, phone number, and email (optional) of the Designated Agent who, under PRC § 2772(c)(1) and
2207(a)(1), will serve as a contact for any follow-up correspondence or discussions regarding the inspection or noted violations.
BLOCK IV: For "Lead Agency," enter the name of the certified SMARA Lead Agency that is conducting this inspection. Acceptable entries include the
name of the city, county, Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC), or State Mining and Geology Board (SMGB). For
"Organization," enter the name of the agency, firm or other organization that employs the inspector.
BLOCK V:Check the appropriate boxes.
P
NR, No, Yes
Pending (on appeal or awaiting approval by Lead Agency)
Not required for this operation at the time this inspection was completed
No
Yes, supply information
Note: Where appropriate, to aid in determining when the lead agency recognized that the operation has vested mining rights, inspectors
are advised to review older agency correspondence, minutes of lead agency hearings, including agendas and staff reports associated
with approvals of any kind related to the mining operation.
BLOCK VI: Indicate if the operation is on federal Land; if operation is on federal land, include a California Mining Claim Number and/or a BLM/USFS
Identification Number and Plan of Operations Number, if applicable. Give the status of the BLM/USFS Plan of Operations, as indicated.
Give the latitude and longitude at the mine entrance in decimal degrees.
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DISTRIBUTION INSTRUCTIONS:
One copy of the inspection notice and this completed Inspection Report (all pages) shall be given to the Mine Operator and the
operator’s designated agent by the lead agency (PRC Section 7374(b).
The Lead Agency must retain the original copy of this Inspection Report and submit one copy of this Inspection Report, along
with an original inspection report notice (PRC Subsection 2774(b)), within 30-days of the completion of the inspection, to:
Department of Conservation Office of Mine Reclamation 801 K St MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529
If any part of the operation inspected is on BLM or USFS land, one copy of this Inspection Report should be forwarded to the
appropriate BLM or USFS office.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 2 of 5 (Rev. 07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
VII. Financial Assurance
Inspection Date:CA MINE ID#:
91-
Type of Financial
Assurance Mechanism(s)
Financial Assurance Mechanism Number(s)Amount of Mechanism Date of Expiration Date of Lead Agency
Approval of
Mechanism
Total Amount of Mechanism(s)
Financial Assurance Mechanism Pending Review by Lead Agency? If yes, provide date submitted/explanation and amount of pending mechanism:
Has there been a change of operator
since last inspection? If yes provide the date
of notice.
Yes No
Date of Change:
If yes, has the new operator posted a Financial Assurance Mechanism?
Yes No
If not, describe status of new operators Financial Assurance Mechanism:
Does new operator’s
Notice of Change include
a statement of responsibility
for reclamation?
Yes No
Date and Amount of Most Recent Approved
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate:
Date: Amount:
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate
Pending Review with Lead Agency? Date Submitted/Explanation/Amount of pending estimate:
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate
Appealed by Operator?
Date Submitted to State Mining and Geology Board or Lead Agency for Appeal/Explanation:
Other?
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
December 2, 2019 04-0008
Surety Bond #5977506 $34,362.00 Continuous 7/06/16
$34,362.00
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April 26, 2016 $34,639.00
Submitted on 10/25/2019. FACE is in the amount of $33,709, which has
been certified by the County and is awaiting comments from DMR. Filed
with DMR on 12/2/2019.
N/A
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 2 (Rev. 07/13)
BLOCK VII: Type of Financial Assurance Mechanism(s): Fill in the type of mechanism(s) that are on file. PRC § 3803 and SMGB Financial
Assurance Guideline number 10 describe Surety Bonds, Trust Funds, or Irrevocable Letters of Credit as acceptable financial assurance
mechanisms for non-governmental entity operators. For surface mining operations owned and operated by state and local government
entities, Surety Bonds, Trust Funds, Irrevocable Letters of Credit, Pledges of Revenue, and Budget Set Aside are acceptable financial
assurance mechanisms.
State the Financial Assurance Mechanism(s) document number(s). State the dollar amount of each Financial Assurance Mechanism(s)
currently on file. State the date of expiration of the Financial Assurance Mechanism(s) currently on file. State the date of approval for the
most recent lead agency approved Financial Assurance Mechanism(s) on file. State the total dollar amount of mechanisms held for
reclamation.
Indicate if any Financial Assurance Mechanisms are pending review by the lead agency and the date and amount of submittal to the lead
agency.
Indicate if there has been a change of operator of record since the last inspection and, if so, note the date the change occurred and
whether the new operator has signed any document acknowledging reclamation responsibility under the approved reclamation plan and
if the new operator has posted a Financial Assurance Mechanism. If a replacement Financial Assurance Mechanism has not been
posted, indicate the status of the new operator’s replacement Financial Assurance Mechanism.Per PRC § 2773.1(c) and Guideline
number 19 of the SMGB’s Financial Assurance Guidelines, when operatorship is transferred, “the original financial assurance must
remain in effect until the lead agency has approved, following department review, the replacement assurances provided by the
successor operator.”
The Financial Assurance amount must be adjusted and approved annually to account for new lands disturbed by surface mining
operations and lands to be disturbed in coming year, inflation, and reclamation of lands accomplished in accordance with the approved
Reclamation Plan (PRC § 2773.1(a)(3) and SMGB Financial Assurance Guideline #16). In order to determine what adjustments, if any,
are appropriate to the Financial Assurance Mechanism amount, each mine operator must submit annually a revision of the written
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate to the Lead Agency (PRC § 3804(c)).Provide the date of the operator’s most recent revision of the
Financial Assurance Cost Estimate to the Lead Agency and where appropriate, provide a status of the pending Financial Assurance Cost
Estimate. Provide the date and amount of the most recently approved Financial Assurance Cost Estimate.
Also indicate if the Financial Assurance Cost Estimate is under appeal to the lead agency or whether it has been appealed to State Mining
and Geology Board as described in PRC § 2770(e).
Use the Financial Assurance “Other” and “Explanation” blocks to provide any other pertinent information regarding the status of
Financial Assurance(s). If the operation does not have a sufficient Financial Assurance Cost Estimate and/or Financial Assurance
Mechanism, explain in detail.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 3 of 5 (Rev. 07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
VIII. Non-SMARA facility operations conditions solely of local concern (e.g. hours of operation) do
not need to be noted here. See Instructions for Block VIII on reverse side of page.
[Use separate sheet(s) where necessary. Refer to item numbers below]
CA MINE ID #
91-
Potential Reclamation Plan
Requirements:
List Reclamation Plan Requirements
(Recommended to be filled out prior to field inspection)
Note Site Conditions and Compliance Issues
(Note additional comments on Page 5 as necessary)
VN?
1) General Information
a) Permitted Mineral Product(s)
b) Approved Production Amount
(Annual/Gross)
c) End Date of Operations Per RP
d) Permit end date
e) End Use
2) Boundaries
a) Property Boundary
b) Permit Boundary
c) Rec. Plan Boundary (RPB)
d) Setbacks
3) Slopes –Grading
a) Fill Slopes –Note Condition of:
i) Slopes –Working (max/current)
ii) Slopes –Reclaimed
iii) Compaction
b) Cut Slopes –Note Condition of:
i) Slopes –Working (max./current)
ii) Slopes –Reclaimed
4) Erosion Control
a) BMPs
b) Grading
c) Vegetation
5) Ponds
a) Design –Function
b) Capacity (area/depth/volume)
c) Maintenance
6) Stream & Wetland Protection
a) Buffers (distance to channel)
b) Berms (distance/length/height)
c) Best Management Practices
d) Drainage
e) Grading & Slopes
f) Stockpiles
g) Stream Diversions
7) Sensitive Wildlife & Plant Protection
a) List Species
b) Protection Measures
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
04-0008
a) Sand & Gravel
b) 50,000 - 250,000 cu. yds./annual.
(2.5 million cu. yds/gross)
c) June 30, 2036
d) N/A
e) Wildlife Reserve
No operations have occurred in
several years. The current
conditions of the mine does not
preclude reclamation of the site as
described in the approved
reclamation plan.
a) 51.75 acres (Lease Area)
b) 51.75 acres
c) 51.75 acres
d) 100' buffer from the western lease
boundary line.
d) 100' buffer along the western
lease boundary remains intact.
Working and final cut slopes at 2:1
above the water table; 1:1 below.
Excavation pit side slopes are
maintained at 2:1 above the
waterline.
No information regarding erosion
control was identified in the
reclamation plan.
No erosion on the mine site was
evident.
Excavation pond to maintain slopes of 2:1 above water line;
and 1:1 below. Excavation pond designed to accommodatea 100-year rainfall. Settling pond to maintain 2 feet of
freeboard at all times and lined with an impervious layer.
Sediment collected in the ponds will be removed.
Excavation pond continues to maintain slopes at
2:1. No evidence of a separate settling pond
having been constructed at the site, based on
available aerial imagery dating back to 1998.
N/A N/A
No rare or endangered wildlife species
are known to exist at the mine site.
No active mining has occurred at the site.
The pond continues to provide ideal habitat
for area and migratory wildlife species.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 3 and 4 (Rev. 07/13)
BLOCK VIII: INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH DATA COLUMN:
Potential Reclamation Plan Requirements (Column 1): Under CCR § 3504.5(f), “Inspections may include, but shall not
be limited to the following: the operation’s horizontal and vertical dimensions, volumes of materials stored on the site; slope
angles of stock piles, waste piles and quarry walls; potential geological hazards; equipment and other facilities; samples of
materials; photographic or other electronic images of the operation; any measurements or observations deemed necessary
by the inspector or the lead agency to ensure the operation is in compliance with Public Resources Code Chapter 9.”
Column 1 provides a list of items that may be included in the approved reclamation plan, either expressly or by reference as
described in PRC § 2772(d), which may include conditions of approval, other permit requirements and supplementary
documents, including environmental documents, prepared for the project pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section
21000).
It is not expected that all reclamation plans will include each item of Section VIII, or be limited to the items listed. Items in
Column 1 that are not operative requirements in the reclamation plan may not need to be addressed by the inspection.
Operative reclamation plan requirements not listed in Items 1 through 12 may be listed in Item 13, under “Other
Reclamation Plan Requirements.”
Reclamation Plan Requirements (Column 2): Prior to field inspection, it is recommended that the inspector review the
approved reclamation plan and any amendments, as well as any other documents included by reference, including
conditions of approval, other permit requirements and supplementary documents, such as environmental documents
prepared for the project pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with Section 21000) that specifically relate to reclamation of
the mine site. The most recently approved Financial Assurance Cost Estimate and any pending or ongoing enforcement
actions should also be reviewed. Conditions of approval that relate to facility operations solely of local concern, such as
hours of operation, noise, and dust control are not subject to the inspection.
Column 2 is intended to provide the inspector a place to match any items noted in Column 1 with those items included in the
approved reclamation plan either expressly or by reference as described in PRC § 2772(d), which may include conditions of
approval, other permit requirements and supplementary documents, including environmental documents prepared for the
project pursuant to Division 13 (commencing with § 21000). Also note any Interim Management Plan (IMP) requirements
where the mine is subject to an IMP pursuant to PRC § 2770(h).
Indicate the source document for the reclamation plan requirements at the end of the entry in parenthesis; i.e. (COA) (POO)
(EIR) (WDR) (SWPPP), etc. Conditions of approval that relate to facility operations solely of local concern, such as hours
of operation, noise, and dust control should not be included in Column 2. If items listed in Column 1 of Section VIII of the
form are not included in the reclamation plan or other documents included by reference, write not applicable or “NA” in
Column 2.
Specific reclamation requirements may not apply to an operation at the time of inspection, but they are important to be
aware of to ensure current activity at the site will not prohibit reclamation in accordance with the approved reclamation plan.
A copy of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 and 1993 SMGB regulations may be obtained at
http://www.conservation.ca.gov/omr/lawsandregulations/Pages/SMARA.aspx.
Site Conditions and Compliance Issues (Column 3): Describe current site conditions and compliance issues noted for
both operating and reclaimed surfaces that pertain to the reclaimed condition of the mining site. Block IX is provided for
additional space to describe site conditions and/or compliance issues. Attach additional sheets as necessary.
Evaluations of slope stability and engineered compaction should be prepared by qualified professionals only. PRC §
2774(b)) states “The lead agency may cause an inspection to be conducted by a state licensed geologist, state licensed
civil engineer, state licensed landscape architect, or state licensed forester, who is experienced in land reclamation and
who has not been employed by a surface mining operation within the jurisdiction of the lead agency in any capacity during
the previous 12 months.”
VN?(Column 4): Use this box to indicate if violations were noted for any of the specific items under the corresponding item
group heading (e.g., Boundaries, Slopes-Grading, etc.) during field inspection of the site. Enter number of violations in the
box.
State of California
DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION
OFFICE OF MINE RECLAMATION
MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 4 of 5 (Rev. 07/13)
SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
VIII. Non-SMARA facility operations conditions solely of local concern (e.g. hours of operation) do not need to be noted here. See Instructions for Block VIII on reverse side of page.
[Use separate sheet(s) where necessary. Refer to item numbers below]
CA MINE ID #
91-
Potential Reclamation Plan
Requirements:
List Reclamation Plan Requirements
(Recommended to be filled out prior to field inspection)
Note Site Conditions and Compliance Issues
(Note additional comments on Page 5 as necessary)VN?
8) Soil/Overburden Stockpile
Management
a) Topsoil
i) Location
ii) Slope Stability
iii) BMPs
b) Overburden
i) Location
ii) Slope Stability
iii) BMPs
c) Topsoil Application
i) Amendments
ii) Depth
iii) Moisture
iv) Application Methods
9) Revegetation
a) Test Plots
b) Species Mix
c) Density
d) Percent Cover
e) Species Richness
f) Protection
g) Success Monitoring
h) Invasive Species Control
10) Structures
11) Equipment
12) Closure of Adits
13) Other Reclamation Plan
Requirements
DISTRIBUTION: Lead Agency sends copies of Inspection notice & completed MRRC-1 to operator, operator’s designated agent, BLM or USFS (if required) & retains original.
04-0008
Mine site consists of dredger
tailings. No topsoil is located on the
mine site.
No evident stockpiles of silt from
previous excavations are located
on the mine site.
The site will be revegetated with
riparian species under the direction
of the Department of Fish and
Game, and Department of Water
Resources.
Pond edges continue to naturally
revegetate with riparian species.
No active planting of species
have occurred at the site.
No information identified.
No structures are present at the site except for the
main entrance gate.
All equipment to be removed.
All heavy equipment has been removed from the site.
N/A N/A
N/A N/A
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING SURFACE MINING INSPECTION REPORT
Form MRRC-1 (4/97) Page 5 (Rev. 05/13)
BLOCK IX Inspectors may use the large open block for comments to describe violations, corresponding corrective actions, or
preventative measure(s) suggested by the inspector to address noted violations or avoid potential violations, and to explain
any limitations on the inspection conducted. The inspector can also use this space to describe the status of any pending or
current enforcement actions. Separate violations that are the subject of existing enforcement actions from violations
observed during the current inspection.
Enter California Mine ID Number and Date of Inspection.
Weather Codes: CR = Clear; CL = Cloudy; RN = Rain; SN = Snow; WD = Windy
For "Duration of Inspection," indicate the start and end times of the inspection (do not include travel time).
SMARA Status Codes (based on annual report and reported production under CCR § 3695, indicate the appropriate status
code)
I = Idle (Per § 2727.1) NP = Newly Permitted (must be no mining/disturbance)
AB = Abandoned (Per § 2770(h)(6)) NOP-NC = Not in operation, reclamation not completed
NOP-C = Not in operation, reclamation completed
If idle, indicate either the date operation became idle as defined by PRC Section 2727.1, the date an IMP was approved, or the
status of any pending IMP.
Status of Reclamation Codes:
RN = Reclamation not begun P = Post reclamation monitoring
R = Reclamation in progress RC = Reclamation complete
Enter approximate acreage under reclamation (the number of acres actively being reclaimed in accordance with the
approved reclamation plan).
Enter approximate acreage determined to be reclaimed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan by Lead Agency.
Enter approximate total disturbed acreage. This includes all acreage disturbed by the surface mining operation, as defined
by PRC § 2729: “’Mined Lands’ includes the surface, subsurface, and ground water of an area in which surface mining
operations will be, are being, or have been conducted, including private ways and roads appurtenant to any such area, land
excavations, workings, mining waste, and areas in which structures, facilities, equipment, machines, tools or other materials or
property which result from, or are used in, surface mining operations are located.” This should include acreage under
reclamation that has not been determined to be reclaimed in accordance with the approved reclamation plan by the Lead
Agency.
Enter the total number of acres within or adjacent to the disturbance area of the operation disturbed pre-SMARA (disturbance
before January 1, 1976, that has not had mining related disturbance after January 1, 1976).
Enter the disturbed acreage identified in the most recent Financial Assurance Cost Estimate (i.e., the disturbed acreage that
was used to calculate the most recent Financial Assurance Cost Estimate.
Enter the date of the previous lead agency inspection and number of violations noted during that inspection.
Attendees: Provide the names and affiliations of parties in attendance at the inspection.
BLOCK X: Enter the number of violations noted during the inspection. Sign and date the Inspection Report. If the inspector is a
consultant to the lead agency, include the inspector’s certification (PE, PG, CEG, etc.) and license number, if applicable.
The lead agency may cause an inspection to be performed by contracting with private consultants, specifically: state
licensed geologist, state licensed civil engineer, state licensed landscape architect, or state licensed forester per § 2774(b).
December 2, 2019 Annual Inspection Photos – Statelands Mine (91-04-0008)
Photo 1 – View south across the eastern boundary of the excavation area (pond).
Photo 2 - Internal haul road from gated entrance to excavation area.
December 2, 2019 Annual Inspection Photos – Statelands Mine (91-04-0008)
Photo 3 – View south across the western boundary of the excavation area.
Photo 4 – Gated entrance.
Department of Development Services Tim Snellings, Director Pete Calarco, Assistant Director 7 County Center Drive T: 530.552.3700 Oroville, California 95965 F: 530.538.7785 buttecounty.net/dds
December 2, 2019 Department of Conservation Division of Mine Reclamation 801 K Street, MS 09-06 Sacramento, CA 95814-3529 RE: Financial Assurance Cost Estimate Review – Statelands (CA MINE ID # 91-04-0008)
Dear Ms. Law:
On October 25, 2019 Butte County received the 2019-2020 Financial Assurance Cost Estimate for the Statelands Mine. The estimate calculated reclamation costs in the amount of $33,709. The latest annual mine inspection report indicates the total disturbance area of the mine site to be approximately 39 acres, which includes quarry areas, settlings ponds, staging area and access roads. However, of the total disturbed acreage, only 12 acres of dryland areas would require reclamation, with the remaining acreage to be maintained as wildlife ponds. Based on the number of acres disturbed at the site and subject to reclamation, reclamation costs are estimated to be approximately $2,809 per acre. Staff has reviewed the cost estimate for adequacy of third-party reclamation of the mine in accordance with the mine’s approved reclamation plan. Based on this review, Butte County certifies the estimate as adequate to complete reclamation of the site. Pursuant to Public Resources Code, Section 2774(d)(1), the enclosed estimate is being submitted to your office for a 45-day review and comment.
If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (530) 552-3684.
Sincerely, Rowland Hickel, Senior Planner Butte County Department of Development Services rhickel@buttecounty.net ENCLOSURE (Financial Assurance Cost Estimate) cc: Mathews Readymix, LLC.