Application Requirements.
In addition to other applicable requirements in this Chapter, the applicant shall provide:
Project description.
The Applicant shall provide a detailed statement describing the operation, including:
1. the amount and type of materials to be excavated;
2. the duration of the excavation activity and reclamation activity;
3. the proposed method of excavation;
4. the amount of fill to remain onsite; and
5. a statement from a Professional Engineer indicating the type of material(s) to be excavated and their suitability for road and structural fill construction.
Blasting Plan.
1. The plan shall be created by a qualified blasting firm which is knowledgeable of State of New Mexico requirements and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 495 (Explosive Materials Code).
2. The blasting plan shall identify the maximum number of holes to be shot each occurrence, the type of explosive agent, maximum pounds per delay, method of packing, type of initiation device to be used for each hole, and blasting schedule, and establish reasonable noise and vibration estimates not exceeding the standards set in Table 11-2.
3. The County may hire a qualified blasting firm to review the Applicant’s blasting plan at the expense of the Applicant.
Closure Plan.
The Applicant shall submit closure and post-closure plans with the application, and shall update the plan no later than one (1) year prior to the commencement of closure. The plans shall be based on the findings of the EIR, and shall identify a Professional Engineer, approved by the Administrator, who shall be responsible for implementation of the plans. All facilities not required to ensure compliance with the standards and requirements of the SLDC, this Chapter, and the DCI Conditional Use Permit shall be removed. Following the completion of closure, the Professional Engineer shall prepare a final report describing the actions taken by the Permittee, the results of closure and post-closure monitoring, and a certification that the DCI Overlay Zoning District after closure will comply with all applicable standards in perpetuity.
