Reclamation activities shall be phased with respect to the mining operation and shall be initiated at the earliest possible time on those portions of the mined lands that will not be subject to further disturbance, Public Resources Code section 2772(f) (see also section 6-9-11 of this chapter, interim management plans for idle mining operations). Interim reclamation may also be required for mined lands that have been disturbed and that may be disturbed again in future operations. Reclamation may be done on an annual basis, in stages compatible with continuing operations, or on completion of all excavation, removal or fill, reclamation plan and shall include: a) the beginning and expected ending dates for each phase; b) all reclamation activities required; c) criteria for measuring completion of specific reclamation activities; and d) estimated costs as provided under financial assurance, section 6-9-9 of this chapter. (Ord. 768-08, 8-19-2008)