Voluntary - 43 Cfr 3809 Plan Of Operations Form - United States Department Of The Interior Page 3

Download a blank fillable Voluntary - 43 Cfr 3809 Plan Of Operations Form - United States Department Of The Interior in PDF format just by clicking the "DOWNLOAD PDF" button.

Open the file in any PDF-viewing software. Adobe Reader or any alternative for Windows or MacOS are required to access and complete fillable content.

Complete Voluntary - 43 Cfr 3809 Plan Of Operations Form - United States Department Of The Interior with your personal data - all interactive fields are highlighted in places where you should type, access drop-down lists or select multiple-choice options.

Some fillable PDF-files have the option of saving the completed form that contains your own data for later use or sending it out straight away.

ADVERTISEMENT

Voluntary – 43 CFR 3809 Plan of Operations Form
Fish, Wildlife, and Plant Habitat:
1. The operator shall take such action as may be needed to prevent adverse impacts to threatened or endangered
species, and their habitat which may be affected by operations.
Section 3: Operational and Baseline Environmental Information
Pursuant to 43 CFR 3809.401(c).
The BLM may require information to use in analyzing potential environmental impacts as required by the National
Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and to determine if your plan of operations will prevent unnecessary or undue
degradation. Types of information required may include, but is not limited to, geology, paleontology, hydrology, soils,
vegetation, wildlife, air quality, cultural resources, socioeconomic conditions, etc. If you have background information
that may be pertinent to review this proposal please provide that data below.
Section 4: Financial Warranty
Pursuant to 43 CFR 3809.500-599.
A financial warranty must be provided for the cost of reclamation of the disturbance described in this Plan of
Operations. The financial warranty must be submitted and accepted by the BLM prior to entry upon lands for the
purpose of prospecting/mining in a manner greater than casual use. Information on the types of financial warranties
permitted can be found in the regulations. ( title 43, subpart 3809)
Section 5: Terms and Conditions for Plan Level Operations
Approval and Starting Work under a Plan of Operations:
1. BLM will review your plan of operations within 30 calendar days and will notify you that—
a. Your plan of operations is complete, that is, it meets the content requirements of § 3809.401(b);
b. Your plan does not contain a complete description of the proposed operations under § 3809.401(b). BLM
will identify deficiencies that you must address before BLM can continue processing your plan of
operations. If necessary, BLM may repeat this process until your plan of operations is complete; or
c. The description of the proposed operations is complete, but BLM cannot approve the plan until certain
additional steps are completed, including one or more of the following:
i. You collect adequate baseline data;
ii. BLM completes the environmental review required under the National Environmental Policy Act;
iii. BLM completes any consultation required under the National Historic Preservation Act, the
Endangered Species Act, or the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act;
iv. BLM or the Department of the Interior completes other Federal responsibilities, such as Native
American consultation;
Page 3 of 36

ADVERTISEMENT

00 votes

Related Articles

Related forms

Related Categories

Parent category: Legal