Underground Mining
Lesson 11-Task
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1. Using the linked fact sheets. Answer
the following questions about the forms.
a). Production Royalties- Summarize what
the production royalties are and who you pay them too.
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/factsht/mine_fs/producti.pdf
b). Prospecting in Alaska -Fact sheet
What does the MTRSC stand for?
How long can you keep a MTRSC site?http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/mine_wat/propmgt/prospect.htm
2. Using the sample
provided, fill out the claim
notice form using Grizzly Bear Mine
as a location. (topozone.com in lesson 2 will help you locate
the mine)
3. Annual Reclamation Statement-
a). Does filing a reclamation statement
constitute reclamation approval?
b). Does the recalmation acreage on the
form include the camp or access roads?
c). What needs to be included to verify
the reclamation work that has been done?
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/forms/02apma/apma_gen.htm
4.In an effort to make filing easier the
APMA form was created. It covers hardroock mining, suction dredging
and placer mining. Open the APMA form and answer the questions
below.
a).If you are operating a suction dredge
what permit does the EPA require?
b). US Army Corp of Engineers(COE)may require
authorization if miners are using suction dredges. When/why are
you required to get authorization for COE?
c) Print page 14 of the PDF file (Scroll
to) Statewide Bond Pool form (pg 14). Plan on a mine claim, number
4671, that covers 40 acres. Use the coordinates for Grizzly Bear
Mine. ( Hint topozone.com was where you found Grizzly Bear Mine
in lesson 2) Y. Fill out the form with the information you have.
( I realize you will need to make-up some of the information
as you don't have all information but make it as realistic as
possible.)
http://www.dnr.state.ak.us/mlw/forms/02apma/hr_pkg.pdf
5.The article written by The National Academies,
Action Needed to Improve Effectiveness of Laws That Govern
Mineral Mining on Federal Lands, raised issues about the
effectiveness of the regulations to protect the environment.
Read the article and answer the questions.
a) Why is it impractical for there be a
"one size fits all" solution to the environmental regulations.
Name 2 reasons.
1)
2)
b) Congress asked the National Research
Council to review existing rules to determine how well they protect
the environment. They suggested working with existing laws and
recommended several actions to the BLM and Forest Service. Name
2.
1)
2)
c)While current regulations, if effectively
implemented, stand to improve environmental protection and regulatory
efficiency, the committee did identify several gaps in existing
regulations that need to be filled. Discuss some of the gaps
they felt needed to be filled.
1)
2)
3)
http://www4.nationalacademies.org/news.nsf/isbn/0309065968?OpenDocument
6. Internet research project- Use your
search skills and other available resources to label these acronyms.
a) EPA-
b) NEPA-
c) EMS-
d) DNR-
d) SMARA -
e) OMR -
f) EIA-
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