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the plan to determine how well it may meet the uniform statewide reclamation stan-
dards and whether or not the target post-mining land use(s) can be achieved.
■ When all requirements are met the state will inform the applicant of its decision to
approve the plan, deny the plan, or approve it with conditions. If approved, the state
will issue a reclamation permit or other approval decision to the applicant.
■ Once the operator pays the annual fees (for unreclaimed acreage) and provides for
financial assurance, they may commence mining.

23.7 Exemplary Performers

and Industry Leaders

The Safe Management of Mining Waste and Waste Facilities (SAFEMANMIN)
project is an excellent example of mining waste minimization efforts. The research
project is a joint effort between several European countries. The project focuses on the

■ Review methods for the characterization of mining waste
■ Review risk-assessment methodologies for the classification of mining waste
facilities
■ Review techniques for the prevention and abatement of pollution generated by min-
ing wastes
■ Develop a decision-support tool for minimizing the impact of the mining industry
on the environment

Key deliverables of the project include a series of reports on characterization, handling,
and safe recycling or disposal of mining wastes as well as a research review in Europe
on risk-assessment strategies for mining waste.