How do you determine when your disturbance becomes significant?? |
How do you determine when your disturbance becomes significant?? |
Jul 28 2010, 10:49 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 28-July 10 From: Colorado Member No.: 7,319 |
Hi all, im new to the site. Been prospecting for about 10 years here in Colorado. I hold a few mining claims and am wondering about determining significant disturbance on historically disturbed areas. An area where i have a claim has been logged and mined for a long time and the land shows it. It also has very heavy 4wd use. it is not very pristine at all. One of my claims is visible from the road so recently it has come upon scrutiny by the USFS. there is a 40 ft x 20 ft. worked area. The area is disturbed and is comprised of filled in diggs.
The 228.4 Plan of operations—notice of intent—requirements seem to fit my site as to not have to file a plan of operations, but one stipulation is... (v) Operations, which in their totality, will not cause surface resource disturbance which is substantially different than that caused by other users of the National Forest System who are not required to obtain a Forest Service special use authorization, contract, or other written authorization; If they deem my operation to be causing significant disturbance what can they do? Arent they supposed to inform me to stop and complete a plan of operations? What are my rights here? How do I appeal a desicion by the USFS? -------------------- realnice :music:
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Mar 10 2011, 11:10 AM
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Diggin' In! Group: Members Posts: 44 Joined: 28-July 10 From: Colorado Member No.: 7,319 |
Haha! Bikini Car wash!....
I assume I would need permission from the D.R's( both of them )and those present to video tape or record our conversation. I think the law differs from state to state. It also may be kinda of annoying for both parties with a camera in our faces. I do have a video camera tho. What about an audio recorder in my pocket?? I'll for sure bring a witness. I could write down the results of our conversation at the end and get signatures on the agreement. I'm guessing they'll want it in my POO anyways. If they have a change of heart I can always re-instate my appeal and do it the hard way realnice -------------------- realnice :music:
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