Mining Reclamation Guidance Documents and Resources

Guidance Documents

• Memorandum of Understanding Fact Sheet - U.S. Federal Agencies and NDEP
• Memorandum of Understanding (DCNR, USFS, BLM) 
• Information on the burial of structure foundations may be found on the Bureau of Sustainable Materials Mangement (BSMM) page here. Under "Landfills - Municipal & Industrial", scroll down to "Guidance Document for Abandonment of Structures" for the most updated information on this topic. Please note: the mine operator may need to obtain a Class III Landfill waiver prior to the abandonment of building foundations. Please contact the BSMM at (775) 687-9462 for more information.

Bond Releases - Permit Attachments

• Attachment A - Guidance for Surety Release in Mining Projects  
• Attachment A - Guidance for Surety Release in Exploration Projects 
• Attachment B - Guidance for Successful Revegetation for NDEP, BLM & USFS 

Resource Links

• Nevada Prevailing Wage Rates (External link)
• Davis-Bacon Wage Rates (External link)