Recommendation R2a
Calaveras County Civil Grand Jury recommends the Planning Department clearly note violations pursuant to SMARA when conducting annual inspections, which includes review of the site-specific reclamation plan, specific conditions set forth in the use permit issued by the Planning Department, observations made during mine inspection visits, and annual financial assurances adjustments, beginning December 31, 2025.
Jury report: Calaveras County Planning Department: Are We Running Out of Rock? · PDF page 14
Permanent linkOfficial response
Calaveras County Board of Supervisors
Agency says implementedThe County calls this implemented through MRRC-1 reports and work with operators.
Read official response · PDF page 3The response specifically addresses permits, reclamation plans, inspection observations, and financial assurances and identifies a reporting form and regulation.
This review evaluates the response document. Implementation claims have not been independently verified.