Voluntary – 43 CFR 3809 Exploration Notice Form
2. Reclamation Cost Estimate: required by 43 CFR 3809.552.
The reclamation cost estimate must ensure:
1. the estimated costs as if reclamation work was contracted with a third party to reclaim the operations
according to the reclamation plan, including construction and maintenance costs for any treatment
facilities necessary to meet Federal and State environmental standards.
2. The Cost of Equipment Rental, Operation and Labor Appropriate for the Geographic Area
Enter those values in the cost estimate that are appropriate to this project. Attach sources/information used in
cost estimate (examples: Caterpillar Performance Handbook, contractor’s estimate, etc.). Some line items may
not apply.
(1)
(2)
A. Earthwork/Recontouring
Labor
Equipment
Materials
Total
Exploration
$
$
$
$
Exploration Roads & Drill Pads
Roads
Drill Hole Abandonment
Pits
Underground Openings
Waste Rock Dumps
Foundation & Buildings Area
Lay down/storage yards, Etc.
Drainage & Sediment Control
Other
Mobilization/Demobilization
Subtotal "A"
(1)
(2)
B. Revegetation/Stabilization
Labor
Equipment
Materials
Total
Exploration
$
$
$
$
Exploration Roads & Drill Pads
Roads
Drill Hole Abandonment
Pits
Underground Openings
Waste Rock Dumps
Foundation & Buildings Area
Lay down/storage yards, Etc.
Drainage & Sediment Control
Mobilization/Demobilization
Other
Subtotal "B"
(1)
(2)
C. Structure, Equipment and Facility
Labor
Equipment
Materials
Total
Foundation & Buildings Area
$
$
$
$
Other Demolition
Equipment Removal
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