Or. Admin. Code § 632-037-0075 - Alternatives Analysis
(1)
The alternatives analysis shall include an identification and analysis of the
environmental impacts of the proposed mining operation and alternatives to
avoid or minimize adverse impacts and/or enhance the quality of the human and
natural environment.
(2) The
alternatives analyzed by the applicant or contractor shall include, but not be
limited to, the following:
(a) Alternative
locations for mine facilities, including heap leach pads, roads, impoundments,
ponds, ore storage areas and waste disposal areas;
(b) Alternative designs, processes (including
chemical processes), operations and scheduling for mine facilities and
operations, including heap leach pads, roads, impoundments, ponds, ore storage
areas and waste disposal areas;
(c) Alternative water supply;
(d) Alternative power supply; and
(e) Alternative reclamation procedures.
(3) The alternatives
analysis shall include sufficient detail in the description of each alternative
so that affected agencies and the public may evaluate the comparative merits of
each alternative.
Notes
Stat. Auth.: ORS 517.750 - 517.995
Stats. Implemented: ORS 517.979
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