Voluntary – 43 CFR 3809 Plan of Operations Form
Scope of Operation: Describe in detail the type and extent of the operation to be performed. Provide detailed
information for any surface excavation or other land disturbance including roads, pits, trenches, waste piles, drill
pads and collar areas of underground workings, ponds, etc. For placer type mining include the amount of
material to be processed and dimension from each work location, and the dimension of test sites. Indicate the
different types and locations of disturbance on the location map(s) in Exhibit III.
10. Use and Occupancy, if applicable:
The following information must be included in the proposed Plan of Operations in order to comply with the 43
CFR 3715, Use and Occupancy Under the Mining Laws, when use or occupancy exceeds 14-days in a 30-day
period. The definitions of terms are found in 43 CFR 3715.0-5. These regulations apply to public lands
administered by the BLM. Please provide a written description of the proposed occupancy that describes in
detail: (see 43 CFR 3715.3-2):
a. How the proposed occupancy is reasonably incident;
b. How the proposed occupancy meets the conditions specified in 43 CFR 3715.2 and 43 CFR 3715.2-1
c. Where you will place temporary or permanent structures for occupancy;
d. The location of and reason you need enclosures, fences, gates, and signs intended to exclude the
general public;
e. The location of reasonable public passage or access routes through or around the area to adjacent
public lands; and
f.
The estimated period of use of the structures, enclosures, fences, gates and signs, as well as, the
schedule for removal and reclamation when operations end.
g. Indicate these items on the location map(s) in Exhibit III.
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