Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-502 - Estimating the Cost of Reclamation

A. When submitting estimated costs to perform a proposed reclamation, as required under A.R.S. §§ 27-1271(B)(11) and 27-1292, the responsible party shall ensure the estimate equals the amount necessary for a third party to perform each proposed reclamation measure listed in the proposed reclamation plan. The responsible party shall ensure the estimate includes:

1. Itemized calculation of estimated cost to perform all reclamation measures for each category of mining activity;

2. Documentation demonstrating how the estimated cost for each category of mining activity, including subtotals and totals, was calculated; and

3. Identification of the source of information used to estimate each cost.

B. In estimating the cost of executing the reclamation plan, all activities in the reclamation plan shall be addressed, including, if applicable:

1. Earth moving, regrading, and stabilization of surface disturbances and slopes;

2. Revegetation preparation of seedbed, and planting or other stabilization methods;

3. Demolition of buildings and other structures not to remain after cessation of mining;

4. Removal of trash, scrap metal, and other materials;

5. Equipment mobilization and demobilization

6. On-going activities required to maintain the effectiveness of reclamation and stabilization or in place of reclamation. This includes periodic clean-out of sediment basins and maintenance of signs, berms, and fences used to prevent access to areas that pose a threat to public safety;

7. Contractor profit; and

8. Administrative overhead.

C. The Inspector shall review the estimated costs submitted under subsection (A) and determine whether the estimate is adequate to complete all required reclamation. The Inspector shall use the estimated costs to determine the amount of required financial assurance.

D. If the Inspector determines the estimated costs submitted under subsection (A) are inadequate to complete all required reclamation, the Inspector shall deem the reclamation plan incomplete under A.R.S. §§ 27-1252 or 27-1272.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-502

Adopted by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 828, effective 5/11/2019.