(a) All operators shall submit an annual report within ten days of the anniversary date of the permit. The annual report shall contain the following information:
(1) A written description of their activities detailing the mining and reclamation accomplished during the past year;
(2) An updated mining plan depicting the current extent of mining, including current mining faces as surveyed by a licensed surveyor, the proposed advancement of the working faces for the next three years, and current or proposed reclamation efforts;
(3) Results of studies or monitoring required under this Article or by the Administrator or any other city, county, state or federal agency to ensure that the objectives and requirements of this Article have been, are being, and will be satisfied;
(4) A statement of certification by the mine manager that all mining, processing or reclamation conducted during the reporting year was in conformance with the permit and the approved plans, and that the operator is in compliance with this Article;
(5) Copies of correspondence with city, county, state, and federal agencies with regard to permitting, complaints, and enforcement matters;
(6) A log of all complaints from any person and efforts to resolve the complaints;
(7) A groundwater report that provides information regarding water flows, water quality and operational activities to insure the protection of the City's aquifer to include:
a. All groundwater level and surface water level measurements taken during the reporting year (minimum monthly basis);
b. All pumping rates (minimum monthly basis) and total discharge (minimum monthly basis) from the mine;
c. All discharge rates (minimum monthly basis) into nearby surface water bodies;
d. All relevant stream discharge flow measurements (minimum monthly basis);
e. All changes in the location and number of pumping and discharge points;
f. Groundwater and surface water analytical testing during the reporting year (minimum monthly basis);
g. All chemical spills and releases during the reporting year;
h. All site precipitation (daily basis); and
i. Observed variations between subsurface soil/bedrock conditions at boring locations and actual mining conditions (e.g. variations from expected conditions, areas of increased discharge of groundwater, zones of greater hydraulic conductivity within the soil and bedrock).
(8) A blasting report, that records:
a. The location, date and time of each surface blast and underground blast;
b. The weather conditions for each blast, wind direction and speed, and cloud cover;
c. The name and license number of the person conducting the blast;
d. The identification of closest protected structure and distance to the blast;
e. The name of the person and third-party contractor responsible for blast monitoring;
f. A description of public information and education efforts within the community; and,
g. Other related information that may be required by the Administrator consistent with the objectives and requirements of this Article.
(b) The annual report shall include a review fee of $10,000 at the time of submittal.
(Ord. D-1686-04, 4-18-05)