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Timestamp: 2019-04-26 05:42:09+00:00

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§ 357-26 Permit required; application.
§ 357-33 Previously permitted sites.
§ 357-34 Review of decision.
A brief description of the general location and nature of the nonmetallic mine.
An accurate legal description of the property on which the nonmetallic mine is located or proposed, including the tax parcel identification number(s).
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of all persons or organizations who are owners or lessors of the property on which the nonmetallic mining site is located.
The name, mailing address, electronic mail address and telephone number of the person or organization who is the operator and the person who is the primary contact of the reclamation plan.
A certification by the operator of his or her intent to comply with the nonmetallic mining reclamation standards established by Article II.
It is not otherwise exempt from the requirements of this chapter under § 357-8.
The first year's annual fee, in accordance with a fee schedule established by the county and/or under § 357-44. Mines permitted under this subsection shall not be subject to the plan review fee under § 357-43.
A certification by the operator that, as a condition of the reclamation permit, he or she will provide financial assurance as required under Article IV.
Notify the applicant of the results of the determinations under Subsection A(1)(a) through (c), including what additional information or changes are needed. Notification shall be in written or electronic form, unless otherwise waived by the applicant.
If the county determines that all of the requirements of this chapter have been met, and no public notice is required under Subsection A(1)(c), all the submittals shall be approved by the county and a permit shall be issued upon compliance with the financial assurance provisions under Article IV.
If the county approves all the materials submitted and determines that a public informational hearing is required, the county shall publish a public notice and provide an opportunity for public hearing in accordance with Article VI.
Any resubmittals under this section shall be subject to the procedures in §§ 357-26 through 357-28.
The county finds that the document designates a post-mining land use and describes reclamation measures that meet the reclamation standards of this chapter.
The county may approve the reclamation plan and other submittals with conditions that it deems necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
The county may deny a permit application in accordance with § 357-30.
The regulatory authority may issue a reclamation permit or approve a reclamation plan subject to general or site-specific conditions if needed to assure compliance with the nonmetallic mining reclamation requirements of this chapter. The approvals may not include conditions that are not related to reclamation. One required condition of the issued permit shall be that the new mine obtain financial assurance pursuant to Article IV prior to beginning mining.
The county shall accept the contractual provisions incorporating requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Transportation in lieu of a reclamation plan under Article III.
The county shall accept the contractual provisions in lieu of the financial assurance requirements under Article IV.
The public notice and hearing provisions of Article VI do not apply to nonmetallic mining sites that are issued automatic permits under this subsection.
Within seven days of receipt of the information under §§ 357-26 and 357-27, the Town shall determine if all of the conditions of this subsection have been met and shall notify the applicant of the results of this determination in written or electronic form. If all conditions have been met, the Town shall issue an automatic permit. If all the conditions have not been met, any resubmittals shall be subject to the same timeline for review.
Mines permitted under this subsection shall pay an annual fee to Washington County or the Town as provided in § 357-44 but shall not be subject to the plan review fee provided in § 357-43.
Notwithstanding Article VIII, the operator of a borrow site under this subsection is required to submit only the information in an annual report necessary to identify the borrow site and to determine the applicable annual fee.
Permit issuance. Unless denied pursuant to § 357-30, the regulatory authority shall approve in writing an application submitted pursuant to § 357-27B to issue a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit for a proposed nonmetallic mine. The regulatory authority may issue a reclamation permit subject to conditions in Subsection A(8) if appropriate. The permit decision shall be made no sooner than 30 nor later than 90 days following receipt of the complete reclamation permit application and reclamation plan that meets the requirements of Article III pursuant to this article, unless a public hearing is held pursuant to Article VI. If a public hearing is held, the regulatory authority shall issue the reclamation permit, subject to conditions pursuant to Subsection A(8) if appropriate, or shall deny the permit as provided in § 357-30 no later than 60 days after completing the public hearing.
Cooperative issuance by multiple authorities. If more than one regulatory authority has jurisdiction over a single new nonmetallic mining site, the regulatory authorities shall cooperatively issue a single reclamation permit for the new nonmetallic mining site. Any unresolvable issues may be referred to the Department under § NR 135.52, Wis. Adm. Code.
The additional fee for expedited reviews established by the county under § 357-43B shall be paid at the time of application.
Following receipt of a request under this section, the county shall inform the applicant of the estimated date for decision on issuance of the permit. If the applicant then elects not to proceed with the expedited review, the fee paid under Subsection A shall be returned.
Expedited review under this section shall not waive, shorten or otherwise affect the public notice and right of hearing pursuant to Article VI. This section does not impose an obligation upon the county to act upon a permit application under this section by a specific date.
The applicant has, after being given an opportunity to make corrections, failed to provide to the county an adequate permit application, reclamation plan, financial assurance or any other submittal required by Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code, or this chapter.
The proposed nonmetallic mining site cannot be reclaimed in compliance with the reclamation standards contained this chapter, Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code, or Subchapter I of Ch. 295, Wis. Stats.
Results of judicial or administrative proceedings involving the operator or its agent, principal or predecessor.
Suspensions or revocations of nonmetallic mining reclamation permits pursuant to this chapter, other reclamation ordinances or Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code.
A denial under this section shall be in writing and shall provide the reasons for denial.
A decision to deny an application to issue a reclamation permit may be reviewed under § 357-34.
A nonmetallic mining reclamation permit issued under this chapter shall continue through operation and reclamation of the nonmetallic mining site, unless suspended or revoked pursuant to § 357-38 or after enforcement provisions of this chapter.
If the mine operator is not the landowner, the reclamation permit duration shall not exceed the duration of the mine lease unless the lease is renewed or the permit is transferred to a subsequent lessee pursuant to the provisions of this chapter.
A nonmetallic mining reclamation permit may be transferred to a new operator upon submittal to the county of proof of financial assurance and a written certification by the proposed successor permit holder that all conditions of the permit will be complied with.
The transfer is not valid until financial assurance has been submitted by the new operator and accepted by the county and the county makes a written finding that all conditions of the permit will be complied with. The previous operator shall maintain financial assurance until the successor operator has received approval and provided the financial assurance under this section.
A nonmetallic mining site that becomes subject to reclamation permitting authority of the county after already being issued a reclamation permit pursuant to Ch. NR 135, Wis. Adm. Code, shall be subject to the terms and conditions of the previously issued permit until modified by the county pursuant to § 357-37.
Any permitting decision or action made by the county under this chapter may be reviewed as set forth in this section. Notwithstanding §§ 68.01, 68.03(8) and (9), 68.06 and 68.10(1)(b), Wis. Stats., any person who meets the requirements of § 227.42(1), Wis. Stats., may obtain a contested case hearing under § 68.11, Wis. Stats., on the county's decision to issue, deny or modify a nonmetallic mining reclamation permit.

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