Overview of SMARA Responsibilities for Lead Agencies California Department of Conservation Office of Mine Reclamation Leah Gardner Senior Environmental.

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Overview of SMARA Responsibilities for Lead Agencies California Department of Conservation Office of Mine Reclamation Leah Gardner Senior Environmental Scientist

Surface Mining And Reclamation Act § It is the intent of the Legislature to create and maintain an effective and comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy with regulation of surface mining operations so as to assure that: – (a) Adverse environmental effects are prevented or minimized and that mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition which is readily adaptable for alternative land uses.

SMARA Intent - continued –(b) The production and conservation of minerals are encouraged, while giving consideration to values relating to recreation, watershed, wildlife, range and forage, and aesthetic enjoyment. –(c) Residual hazards to the public health and safety are eliminated.

Local Control  ~1350 surface mines  Only state where mining is not regulated statewide  113 lead agencies  SMGB is lead for 3 counties, 11 cities and SF Bay dredger operations

Number of active mines by county

Permit Reclamation Plan Financial Assurance

Lead Agency OMRSMGB Administrative Responsibilities Local Permitting & Direct Regulation Issues Permits Environmental Reviews Conducts Inspections Rev. Reclamation Plan Rev. Financial Assurance Enforces Local Ordinance Enforces SMARA Technical Assistance Review & Enforcement Maintains Database Maintains AB3098 List Maintains Mines-On-Line Rev. Reclamation Plan Rev. Financial Assurance Technical Assistance Enforcement Assistance Policy & Appeals Adopt Regulations Determine Policy Reclamation Standards FA Guidelines Certify Ordinances Appeals Board Enforcement Authority as Lead Agency

Lead Agency Responsibilities Permitting, local issues Environmental documentation and review Reclamation plan & FACE review process Approving reclamation plans after OMR review Approving FACEs, FAMs Annual mine inspections and reports Ensuring adequate FACE/FAM Maintaining compliance SMARA enforcement process

Other Agency Roles Federal: BLM Forest Service Corps of Engineers Fish and Wildlife Service State:Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Water Quality Control Board

Example of other Permits and Licenses

Reclamation Plan Submittals to OMR Reclamation plans and any plan amendments that might affect reclamation (substantial deviation or not) Complete submittals – Signed and stamped Certified by lead agency

Reclamation Plan Review Process OMR provides comments within 30 days Response to comments from lead agency 30 day notice of public hearing

Annual Inspections are Required

Surface Mine Inspection Guidelines  Adopted by the State Mining and Geology Board in Cooperation with the Department of Conservation  Documents/Inspect_guidelns.pdf

Quality annual inspections and inspection reports are key components in successful SMARA programs.

Should be structured and easy to understand Possess adequate detail (see SMGB guidelines) SMGB guidelinesSMGB guidelines FACE template is recommended Submit annually with: Submit annually with: Current Inspection Report Current Inspection Report Supporting Documents Supporting Documents Statement of Adequacy Statement of Adequacy

OMR Workshops

Potential changes - SB 1270 Licensed professionals to perform annual inspections and certify reclamation SMGB can assign Lead Agency authority to OMR and a Lead Agency can voluntarily relinquish SMARA duties Changes to enforcement Annual report on abandoned mines

Questions?