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A. Within ninety days of a surface mining operation becoming idle, the operator shall submit to the planning director a proposed interim management plan (IMP). The proposed IMP shall fully comply with the requirements of SMARA and the approved conditional use permit, and shall provide measures the operator will implement to maintain the site in a stable condition, taking into consideration public health and safety. The proposed IMP shall be processed as an amendment to the reclamation plan. IMPs shall not be considered a project for the purposes of environmental review as specified under SMARA.

B. Financial assurances for idle operations shall be maintained as though the operation were active.

C. The IMP may remain in effect for a period not to exceed five years, at which time the planning commission may renew the IMP for another period not to exceed five years, or require the surface mining operator to commence reclamation in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. (Ord. 3943 § 5, 1999; prior code § 17.75.080)