cited as the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. § 2711. (a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that the extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic well-being of the state and to the needs of the society, and that the reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or minimize
The State of California enacted the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act ("SMARA") in 1975 to address the need for a continuing supply of mineral resources, to prevent or minimize the negative impacts of surface mining and to ensure mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition.
State Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Adopted in 1975 and amended in 1991 to require all mines obtain an approved reclamation plan. Numerous modifications and clarifications have been made to SMARA and mining law, in general, via additions to the California Code of Regulations (CCR) and the Public Resources Code (PRC).
County's surface mining and reclamation ordinance to bring it into compliance with the state Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) as required by the state Mining and Geology Board. (See Exhibit 1 for the complete text of the Zoning Regulations amendment as proposed by the County.
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Program. The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA, Public Resources Code Section 2710 et seq) declared that the extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic wellbeing of the State and to the needs of the society, and that the reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment ...
(1) The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 prohibits a person, with exceptions, from conducting surface mining operations unless, among other things, a permit is obtained from, a specified reclamation plan is submitted to and approved by, and financial assurances for reclamation have been approved by the lead agency for the operation of the surface mining operation.
SMARA is an acronym for the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. SMARA was enacted by the California Legislature to address the need for a continuing supply of mineral resources, and to prevent or minimize the negative impacts of surface mining to public health, property and the environment.
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) was enacted in 1975 by the California Legislature to address the State's need for a continuous supply of mineral resources and to prevent or minimize the negative impacts of surface mining on public health, property, and the environment.
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Program The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA, Public Resources Code Section 2710 et seq) declared that the extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic wellbeing of the State and to the needs of the society, and that the reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment ...
the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) was passed in 1975. This Act required all miners, including those with vested rights, to prepare "Reclamation Plans" intended to ensure that the property, once mining had concluded, is restored to a useful alternative purpose. Inland Valley Materials original reclamation plan, RP 78-
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA, Public Resources Code, Sections 2710-2796) provides a comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy with the regulation of surface mining operations to assure that adverse environmental impacts are minimized and mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition.
The California State Legislature enacted the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) in 1975 to limit new development in areas containing significant mineral deposits. SMARA calls for the California State Geologist to classify the lands within California based on mineral resource availability.
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 SMARA Public Resources Code Sections 2710 2796 provides a comprehensive surface mining and . ... May 26 2016 The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 SMCRA often factors that must be addressed in …
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act . The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) was enacted to promote conservation of the State's mineral resources and to ensure adequate reclamation of lands once they have been mined. SMARA requires a State Geologist to classify land in California for mineral resource potential.
California's "Surface Mining And Reclamation Act" of 1975 Public Resources Code, Division 2, Chapter 9, Section 2710 et seq. The intent of SMARA is to create and maintain an effective and comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy, with regulation of surface mining operations.
Surface Mining & Reclamation Act (SMARA) of 1975. SMARA (1.38 ) The document above is in Portable Document Format (PDF) and requires the use of a PDF viewer to open it. The table of contents is linked. In order to review the SMARA regulations, simply click …
SMARA . SMARA is an Acronym for the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975. SMARA was enacted by the California Legislature to address the need for a continuing supply of mineral resources, and to prevent or minimize the negative impacts of surface mining to …
Under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 ("SMARA", Public Resources Code, Section 2710 et seq.), counties and incorporated cities were given the responsibility (lead agency status) to issue a Mining Conditional Use Permit (CUP) and/or approve a Reclamation Plan for surface mining operations within their jurisdictions.
California's Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 [pdf] ("SMARA", Public Resources Code Section 2710 et seq. and California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Division 2, Chapter 8, Subchapter 1, Section 3500 et seq.) requires that every surface mining operation subject to SMARA have an approved permit, reclamation plan and adequate ...
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act(SMARA) was passed in 1975 and signed into law by then-Governor Jerry Brown. Now, 40 years later, the Governor has convened stakeholders interested in SMARA in a process designed to evaluate and find ways to improve the law.
Surface Mining Regulations. County of Santa Clara Planning and Development Department is the lead agency for the Surface Mine and Reclamation Act for all quarries located within the unincorporated portion of Santa Clara County. Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (extern al link)
Army Corps of Engineers. Regional Water Quality Control Board. North Coast Unified Air Quality Management District. /QuickLinks.aspx. Contact Information. For more information about SMARA in Humboldt County, please contact the Current Planning Division at 707-445-7541. Surface Mining & Reclamation Act (SMARA) Documents. Scotia.
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act (SMARA) Lead Agency Contact List Last updated (9/22/2021) 1 . County of Alameda Mr. James Gilford . Agency Deputy Director . Community Development Agency . 224 West Winton Ave Room 205 . Hayward, CA 94544 . Phone: (510) 670-6437 . Fax: (510) 670-6431 . Email: [email protected] . County of Alameda Mr ...
To ensure proper reclamation of these mining sites, the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) requires all jurisdictions in which mining occurs to adopt a reclamation ordinance and have it certified by the state mining and geology board.
11.2.2.3 Surface Mining and Reclamation Act The principal legislation addressing mineral resources in California is the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) (Public Resources Code Sections 2710–2719), which was enacted in response to land use conflicts between urban growth and essential mineral production.
The purpose and intent of this chapter is to regulate surface mining operations as authorized by California's Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (Public Resources Code Section 2710 et seq.), as amended, hereinafter referred to as "SMARA"; and Public Resources Code Section 2207; and the California Code of Regulations adopted ...
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA, Public Resources Code, Sections 2710-2796) provides a comprehensive surface mining and reclamation policy with the regulation of surface mining operations to assure that adverse environmental impacts are minimized and mined lands are reclaimed to a usable condition.
surface mining and reclamation act (smara) regulation of mining operations in california november 17, 1989 state capitol, room 127 sacramento, california 0365-a . interim hearing implementation of the surface mining and reclamation act (smara) ...
Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) SMARA Statutes and R egulations (PDF) Ongoing Rulemaking Under this Act, Public Resources Code Sections 2710 et seq. and its regulations at 14 California Code of Regulations Section 3500 et seq., the Board provides a
This service presents location, status, and other information regarding mining operations regulated under the Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA) in California. The data presented in this service is reported by mine operators in annual reports provided to the California Department of Conservation Division of Mine Reclamation (DMR ...
The Surface Mining and Reclamation Act of 1975 (SMARA, Public Resources Code Section 2710 et. seq.) declared that the extraction of minerals is essential to the continued economic well-being of the State and to the needs of the society, and that the reclamation of mined lands is necessary to prevent or minimize adverse effects on the environment and to protect the public health and safety ...