Energy mineral rehabilitation inventory and analysis, Alton Coal Field, Kane County, Utah

Book · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1975

OSTI ID:5845318

The main purpose of this study is to assure adequate base-line data for choosing optimum reclamation and rehabilitation objectives and for establishing appropriate data and interpretations for preparation of lease stipulations through site-specific preplanning of mining and reclamation. The objectives are as follows: (1) to analyze and quantify environmental impacts from surface mining of energy minerals at the Alton Study Site in southwestern Utah; (2) to provide resource and impact information to the leasing site selection procedures as set forth by the Secretary; (3) to provide environmental resource information needed to implement effective reclamation and rehabilitation programs and for the development of meaningful lease stipulations as required by the Mined Land Reclamation Program; (4) to provide resource and impact information to support state and local regional development and land use planning efforts; (5) to determine the present and potential capability of the surface soil and subsurface resources to produce and maintain vegetation on known energy fuel deposits; (6) to provide physical and chemical data from which realistic stipulations may be prepared for energy mineral exploration, mining, and reclamation plans; (7) to provide data needed in the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements, Environmental Analysis Records; and to aid in the review of mining and reclamation plans for proposed land disturbing activities in the vicinity of the study.

• OSTI ID: 5845318
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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