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Mining Oversight & Public Safety

What independent review should the County require for mine maps, disturbed acreage, and reclamation cost estimates?

The report finds inspection records lacked reliable scaled mapping and that operator-provided technical information received minimal internal review; it recommends comprehensive maps, photo documentation, licensed preparation, and qualified County review.

Why this matters

Accurate site conditions and cost estimates help ensure reclamation obligations are based on defensible information rather than shifted to taxpayers later.

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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?, Findings F4-F5 and Recommendations R4-R5b, PDF pages 15-16.
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