Asphalt or concrete plants at a nonmetallic mining site and modifying and creating administrative rules related to nonmetallic mining. (FE)

What it would have done

Summary by the Legislative Reference Bureau, the Legislature's nonpartisan drafting office. It's their wording, not ours.

Under current law, all active mining sites for nonmetallic minerals such as sand or gravel must have a valid reclamation permit from the county, city, village, or town where the mine is located. Current law requires counties—and allows cities, villages, and towns—to have in place a nonmetallic mining reclamation ordinance to address how nonmetallic mining sites will be rehabilitated after mining operations cease. Current law requires certain provisions to be included in such ordinances, including a requirement for a mine operator to submit a reclamation plan, pay annual fees, and provide proof of financial responsibility to meet reclamation requirements.

This bill provides that an asphalt or concrete plant may be considered part of a “nonmetallic mining site” that is subject to reclamation ordinances and rules, including requirements relating to reclamation plans, fees, and financial assurances. The bill also provides that, if an asphalt or concrete plant will be included in a nonmetallic mining site, the reclamation plan for the site must include the area where the plant will be located, where related structures and equipment or stockpiles of materials will be located, and where related activities will take place.

Who's behind it

Dave Armstrong, a Republican, is its author⁠.

What it would cost

State agencies filed a cost estimate. Each opens as a PDF from the Legislature.

• Fiscal Estimate From DNR