| Updated: |
11/15/2007 |
| Description: |
An Operating Permit is required for mining operations that have an activity level that exceeds one acre and/or 5,000 cubic yards of new disturbance in any 12-month period, unless the excavated material stays on the property. |
| Statutes, Rules, Ordinances: |
ORS 517
OAR 632-030
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| Duration: |
1 year |
| Fees - application, exam, etc.: |
$1,260
The permit is renewed annually until mining and reclamation are complete. |
| Responsible Agency: |
Geology and Mineral Industries |
| Bonding Requirements: |
Reclamation security is required. The amount is site-specific. Forms of security include performance bond, assignment of deposit (15,000 max), letter of credit, and cash. |
| Application Form: |
Operating Permit Application |
| Renewals: |
The expiration date is the last day of the month in the year following the receipt of the application, then renewed annually until mining and reclamation are complete. The base renewal fee is $635 plus an additional $.0075 per ton on annual production.
Required Documentation
The completed Annual Report and Renewal Notice form with production information for the previous 12-month period must be returned with the renewal fee. |
| Service Links: |
 Downloadable Application Form
Agency Contact Information
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| Required Documentation: |
Operating and Reclamation Plan form with site plan map and location map.
For sites on floodplains, in hydrologically sensitive areas, or on steep slopes, data collection and other info may be required. Contact us to determine if this applies and what data/info will be required.
If the applicant is other than an individual, the entity must be registered to do business in Oregon if required by the Secretary of State's office. Secretary of State's Website |
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Agency Information
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Please refer to the Agency Website for further details and additional information.
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| Agency Name: |
Geology and Mineral Industries |
| E-mail Address: |
vicki.mcconnell@dogami.state.or.us
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| Phone: |
503-731-4100
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| Mail Address: |
Oregon Department of Geology & Mineral Industries
800 NE Oregon St., Suite 965
Portland, OR 97232
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| Website Information: |
http://www.oregongeology.com/ |
