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Mining Oversight & Public Safety

What should an annual public report tell the Board and residents about every surface mine under County jurisdiction?

The report finds that the Planning Department did not regularly update the Board, which is the SMARA lead agency, and recommends scheduled reports covering inspections, mine status, financial assurances, and recommended administrative actions.

Why this matters

Regular reporting can give the body responsible for oversight a consistent opportunity to review compliance, reclamation funding, and emerging risks.

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Calaveras County Planning Department: Are We Running Out of Rock?

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Source citation
Source: Calaveras County Planning Department: Are We Running Out of Rock?, Finding F1 and Recommendations R1a-R1b, PDF page 14.
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