ORDER No.383, dated on 20.05.2011

ON APPROVING THE FORM AND CONTENTS OF ACTIVITIES PLAN FOR CLOSURE A MINING ACTIVITIES

ORDER

No.383, dated on 20.05.2011

ON APPROVING THE FORM AND CONTENTS OF ACTIVITIES PLAN FOR CLOSURE A mining activities

Pursuant to Article 102 paragraph 4 of the Constitution of the Republic of Albania, Article 53, section 7 and section 56, paragraph 2 of Law No. 10 304, dated 15.07.2010 “On the mining sector in the Republic of Albania”

ORDER:

1. Plan for the closure of mining activity is part of the rehabilitation plan of the mining area, as his special chapter includes the entirety of the documentation and technical, economic and environmental.
2. Plan for the closure of mining activities prepared by the applicant for obtaining a mining permit and drafted by natural or legal persons licensed in the field of research activities in the mining project. The plan drawn up in accordance with the basic principles for drafting the rehabilitation of the mining activity that rely on mining and environmental legislation in force, as well as international best practices and presented the documentation for obtaining the mineral rights.
3. Plan for the closure of the mining activity of an abandoned mine, used by the former state-owned enterprises, or a mining facility the prospecting wells drilling conducted by the state, drawn up by the responsible structures, Albanian Geological Survey (SHGJSH) to exploration areas and the National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN) for use areas.
4. All of abandoned mines that are considered as such, under the provisions of Law No. 10 304, dated 15.07.2010 “On the mining sector in the Republic of Albania”, go to closing and monitoring post-mining regime after evaluation studies National Agency Natural Resources (AKBN) and together with financial costs for the shutdown, which are covered by the state budget approved by the Council of Ministers.
5. AKBN proposes the closure of mining areas for mining activities, according to a plan for the closure of mining activity. This plan must argue and justify the closure of mining activity and should include the actions required by the deadlines, ensuring financing for effective measures for closing the mine, according to the requirements of mining and environmental legislation in force,
6. All mines abandoned by holders of mining permits, spend on post-mining regime following the closure and monitoring assessment studies of the National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN) and approved by the Council of Ministers. The financial guarantee for environmental rehabilitation used for the realization of this plan.
7. Plan for the closure of mining activities for mining permit areas abandoned by the holder of a mining permit and mines used by the state implemented by specialized state entities, or private, selected according to procurement procedures, in accordance with applicable law, controlled and monitored by AGS Union for exploration areas and areas AKBN exploitation and exploration-exploitation.
8. Procedures for the closure of mining activities of a mining building done according to plan for the closure of mining activities approved, pursuant to the provisions of Article 53 of Law No. 10 304, dated 15.07.2010 “On the mining sector in the Republic of Albania” .
9. Plan for the closure of mining activities should be based on the principles of:
10. a) Ensuring the elimination of the harmful effects of mining operations on community health and life of the mining areas in the future for a much longer period;
11. b) Ensuring the elimination of mining activity harmful effects of pollution on land, on water, flora and fauna and the ecosystem in general discharges and emissions in the future for a period as long as and respect standards minimum, approved by the legislation on mining activity and the environment;
12. c) Closure progressive mining activities by eliminating the effects of this activity during the mining permit;
13. d) Ensuring the safe closure of mining activities;
14. e) Ensuring the safe demolition of the buildings of the mining activity, which can not be used further after the completion of this activity, as defined in applicable legislation;
15. f) The implementation of the completion of the process of closure of mining the former state-owned mining;
16. g) Cooperation and joint actions between the authorities of central and local government;
17. h) Coordination between environmental protection and economic development.
18. Plan for the closure of mining activity should include:
19. a) Project termination of mining activities to be carried out, taking into account:
20. i) general description of the territory, flora and fauna;
21. ii) description of the building exploit mining, pun capital tion and ancillary surface facilities, processing and recycling plants and waste disposal square, used reserves or remaining;

iii) mining waste composition and physico-chemical characteristics thereof;

1. iv) the movement of surface and underground waters;
2. v) infrastructure and the proximity to residential areas;
3. vi) the impact of mining facility closed in the life and health of the community of the mining area;

vii) the impact on the ecosystem of the mining area and the surrounding;

viii) the impact on the ecosystem in general;

1. ix) the level of emissions into the environment and causing pollution to surface and underground waters, flora and fauna, in future mining facility after closure;
2. x) treatment in the future after the closure of the waters of the gases that arise from mining;
3. xi) protective columns that are part of the resource / mineral reserves or the surrounding rocks, which are not used for the protection of underground and surface mining area;

xii) the way of protecting the embankments of rivers or other surface and engage in dangerous area of ​​a mining right.

1. b) forecast for the procedures and deadlines realizing the mine closure process, career, processing plants, recycling plants and the storage site.
2. c) the progressive realization of the process of termination of mining activities, as it is stipulated in the project of development of mining activities.
3. d) possibilities of accidents and risk of mining facility after closing.
4. e) for mining residues which result from processes which use toxic and dangerous, such as cyanide, acids, chemicals dangerous plan of termination of mining activities must also include and eliminate these toxic and dangerous.
5. Information documents held by the relevant structures or entities selected for implementation of the plan for closure of mining activities should be consistent with the requirements of mining and environmental legislation in force and shall include also:
6. a) lot plan works facility, closure allowed the mining area and the square mineral deposit of sterols, according to the approved project;
7. b) lot plan works, closure plan for processing and recycling plant;
8. Form and content type of “plan for closure of mining activity” for exploration permits will be in accordance with Annex 1 of this order.
9. Form and content type of “plan for closure of mining activity” for revoking the permits and permits exploration-exploitation will be under Annex 2, attached to this Order.
10. To carry out the order of the institutions charged the National Agency of Natural Resources (AKBN), Albanian Geological Survey (SHGJSH) and the National Licensing Centre (QKL).

This order comes into force immediately.

MINISTER OF ECONOMY, TRADE AND ENERGY

Nasip Naco

Annex 1

FORM AND CONTENTS TIP OF “THE PLAN OF ACTIVITIES OF CLOSING

MINING ACTIVITY “FOR PERMITS exploration

TEXT CONTENTS

1. General Considerations
2. Data on the subject when the plan is drawn up for a new mining area:
3. i) Name of the entity according to the census in the QKR:
4. ii) Mining area with no identification number, to which the mining permit and mining included in the annual plan approved for the year

iii) Type of mineral / minerals for which the permit required to provide:

1. iv) Name and surname of the administrator of the subject applicator for mining permits by the QKR registration:
2. v) Address the subject by registration in the QKR:
3. vi) Phone no. / fax:

vii) Name of the local unit / local entities including the required areas:

viii) Name and surname of the technical:

1. ix) Completion date of the technical professional license: / /
2. Data on the mining facility
3. When the object is abandoned mining by the holder of a mining permit:
4. i) Mining area with no identification number, included in annual mining plan approved for the year and no licensed mining permit, dated …. / /
5. ii) Name of the holder of the mining permit subject by registration in the QKR:

iii) Type of mineral / minerals:

1. iv) Name and surname of the administrator of the subject by registration in the QKR:
2. v) Address the subject by registration in the QKR:
3. vi) Phone no. / fax:

vii) Name of the local unit / local entities including the required areas:

1. When the object is a mine mining abandoned and used by the former state-owned enterprises:
2. i) Mining area with no identification number,
3. ii) The name of the state entity that owns the assets of the mining facility

iii) Type of ore / minerals:

1. iv) no. phone / fax of the state subject:
2. v) Name of the local unit / local entities including the required areas:
3. legal basis on which developed the project:

Decision of the Council of Ministers to approve the transfer in the mining facility closure regime.

5. General data Short for mining facility (according to the project of exploitation):
6. a) administrative and topographic location of the facility.
7. b) the geography of the area, the landscape, vegetation, fauna, etc. ecosystem in general.
8. c) construction and oil field geological region.
9. d) hydrographic and hydrogeological conditions the source. Types of water and their chemistry process.
10. e) description of the manner of performing the activities of exploration, major works, wells, trenches, galleries, amount and type of water that flows from mining work, the amount of sterols and mineral composition, the location of the storage sites.
11. f) description of the surface facilities, such as roads, wells, offices, showers and toilets, wardrobe, dormitory, canteen, warehouse materials, compressor room, electrical cabinets, pumping station, workshops, warehouses and explosive materials and other facilities.
12. Inventory of investments made in the mining facility:
13. a) approved the actual physical inventory;
14. b) Inventory of basic works, preparatory and exploration;
15. c) Inventory Accounting (approved by the balance sheet).
16. Forecast of the way and mine closure operations:

A.1. Locking comprehensive that includes:

– Closing the mouths galleries of geological wells.

– Complete filling of spaces created by thickens the surface.

– The implementation of the rehabilitation plan, according to Order No. …. date … ..

A.2. Partial shutdown:

– Closing the mouths of galleries,

– The implementation of progressive rehabilitation, according to Order No. …. date … ..

8. Selection and detailed description of the method of closure.
9. The estimates are detailed and specified for each operation mode selected for closure.
10. Compilation of the final estimate of closing.
11. Development of schedule of implementation of the actions of closure.
12. Conclusions and recommendations.
13. PART GRAPHIC

Denomination Rate No.

1. Map of the area looking topographic 1: 25000
2. General layout of geological works (updated with final status) 1: 5000 or 1: 2000 or 1: 1000 or 1: 500
3. Transversal geological-topographic profiles (updated with final status, traces of the mineralized body) 1: 1000 or 1: 2000, 1: 500 or 1: 200
4. Vertical geometrism projection of the body and / or body or mineralized zone (updated with final status) 1: 1000 or 1: 2000, 1: 500 or 1: 200
5. Passports closure of geological works
6. Scheme of enclosures if required as necessary and the establishment of preventive signs 1: 500 or 1: 200

Annex 2

FORM AND CONTENTS TIP OF “PLAN ACTIVITIES TERMINATION OF MINING ACTIVITIES” FOR USE PERMITS AND PERMITS EXPLORATION-USE

TEXT CONTENTS

1. General Considerations
2. Data on the subject when the plan is drawn up for a new mining area:
3. i) Name of the entity according to the census in the NRC:
4. ii) Mining area with no identification number, to which the mining permit and mining included in the annual plan approved for the year

iii) Type of mineral/ minerals for which the permit required to provide:

1. iv) Name and surname of the administrator of the subject applicator for mining permits by the QKR registration:
2. v) Address the subject by registration in the QKR:
3. vi) Phone no. / fax:

vii) Name of the local unit / local entities including the required areas:

viii) Name and surname of the technical:

1. ix) The date of completion of the technical professional license:    / /
2. Data on the mining facility
3. When the object is abandoned mining by the holder of a mining permit:
4. i) mining area with no identification number, included in the annual plan approved for the year mining license and mining permit no., date … / /
5. ii) Name of the holder of the mining permit subject by registration in the QKR:

iii) Type of mineral / minerals:

1. iv) Name and surname of the administrator of the subject by registration in the QKR:
2. v) Address the subject by registration in the QKR:

vi)Phone no. / fax:

vii) Name of the local unit / local entities including the required areas:

1. When the object is a mine mining abandoned and exploited by former state enterprise:
2. i) Mining area with no identification number,
3. ii) The name of the state entity that owns the assets of the mining facility

iii) Type of mineral / minerals:

1. iv) Phone no./ fax of the state subject:
2. v) Name of the local unit / local entities including the required areas:
3. Legal basis on which developed the project:

Decision of the Council of Ministers to approve the transfer in the mining facility shutdown mode.

5. Data gen eral Short for mining facility (according to the project of exploitation):
6. a) Administrative and topographic location of the facility;
7. b) The geography of the area, the landscape, vegetation, fauna, ecosystem in general, etc .;
8. c) Construction and oil field geological region;
9. d) The type and thickness of the land cover in the mining area;
10. e) Tectonics oil field;
11. g) Hydrographic and hydrogeological conditions the source. Types of water and their chemistry process;
12. h) On the morphology and composition of ores and / or useful ores. Short data on the type of mineral, physico-chemical properties of it.
13. In the case of underground exploitation of oil field
14. a) Description of the way the opening of the mine, the opening main proceedings, the amount and type of water arising from mining work, the amount of sterols and mineral composition, the location of the storage sites, the waste processing and recycling;
15. b) The operating system used and the technical and economic indicators achieved, quantity and quality of reserves used or may be used divided by horizons and profiles;
16. c) Description of the surface facilities, such as roads, wells, offices, showers and toilets, wardrobe, dormitory, canteen, warehouse materials, compressor room, electrical cabinets, pumping station, workshops, warehouses and explosive materials and other facilities.
17. In the case of the source usage career:
18. a) Description of options of opening the roads and half tranches, their length and section. Determining the actual boundaries of career, its real dimensions, determining the coordinates of Vertex, amount and type of water flowing into a career and that of her, the location of waste disposal sites, the location of processing plants and recycling;
19. b) The operating system that is used and the technical and economic indicators achieved, quantity and quality of reserves used, or that can be used divided by horizons and profiles;
20. c) Description of the surface facilities, such as roads, wells, offices, showers and toilets, wardrobe, dormitory, canteen, warehouse materials, compressor room, electrical cabinets, pumping station, workshops, warehouses and explosive materials and other facilities.
21. Inventory of investments made in the mining facility:
22. a) Approved the actual physical inventory;
23. b) Inventory of basic works, preparation and exploitation;
24. c) Inventory Accounting (approved by the balance sheet);
25. d) List of machinery and technological equipment:
26. Forecast way and closing operations of the mine:
27. a) groundwater use case:

A.1. Comprehensive mine shutdown means:

– Closure of the gallery ravines of the mine workings;

– Complete filling of spaces created by use and mulda (funnel) on the surface;

– Siege of dangerous areas;

– Placement of warning signs and stop;

– The implementation of the rehabilitation plan, according to Order No. …., Dated … ..

A.2. Partial shutdown of the mine:

– Closing of the gallery ravines;

– Siege of dangerous areas;

– Placement of warning signs and stop;

The implementation of rehabilitation, according to Order No. …., Dated … ..

1. b) In the case of exploitation of career:

– Closure and / or blocking roads, thick or career half tranches entry;

– Siege of space and / or spaces created by Quarrying;

– Placement of warning signs and stop;

– The implementation of the rehabilitation plan, according to Order No. …., Dated …

8. Selection and detailed description of the method of closure.
9. The estimates are detailed and specified for each operation mode selected for closure.
10. In the case of underground mining:

– On closing gallery ravines of major works;

– For the filling of underground spaces;

– For filling mulda (funnel on the surface);

– For the siege of dangerous spaces;

– For signage;

– For the implementation of the rehabilitation plan;

– For dismantling various mechanical and electrical;

– To perform other auxiliary processes, such as removal of water, workers transport materials and equipment etc .;

– Disassembling machinery and mechanical appliances and electrical underground and surface;

– Project organization, dismantling of machinery and plant equipment enrichment or enrichment plant (if any);

– Other expenses for the liquidation of the mine;

– Problems and tasks influence on surface for field use;

– Liquidation of surface facilities;

– Monitoring the liquidation of the mine;

– Technical security measures for the conduct of liquidation and other ancillary processes.

1. b) In the case of careers:

– On closing and / or the blocking of roads, thick or career half transches entry;

– For the siege of space and / or spaces created by Quarrying;

– For placement of warning and prohibition signs;

– For the implementation of the rehabilitation plan;

– For dismantling various mechanical and electrical;

– To perform other auxiliary processes, such as removal of water, workers transport materials and equipment etc .;

– Disassembling machinery and mechanical appliances and electrical surface;

– Project organization, dismantling of machinery and plant equipment enrichment or enrichment plant (if any);

– Other expenses for the liquidation of the mine;

– Problems and tasks influence on surface for field use;

– Liquidation of surface facilities;

– Monitoring the liquidation of the mine;

– Technical security measures for the conduct of liquidation and other ancillary processes.

10. Compilation of the final estimate of closing.
11. Development of schedule of implementation of the actions of closure.
12. Conclusions and recommendations.
13. PART GRAPHIC

Denomination Rate No.

1. For underground mines
2. Map of the area looking topographic 1: 25000
3. The general layout of the opening proceedings (the date of the final state) 1: 5000 or 1: 2000 or 1: 1000 or 1: 500
4. final survey horizons (up to date with the final condition of the body and harness tracks) 1: 1000 or 1: 2000 1: 500 or 1: 200
5. Transversal geological-topographic profiles (updated with final status, body harness tracks and areas of use) 1: 1000 or 1: 2000, 1: 500 or 1: 200
6. Vertical geometrism projection of the body and / or body or mineralized zone (updated with final status, body harness tracks and areas of use) 1: 1000 or 1: 2000, 1: 500 or 1: 200
7. Topographic map of the area utilizing the updated documentation of infrastructure and the area or areas collapsed or are under the influence use (updated) 1: 5000 or 1: 2000, or 1000, or 1: 500
8. Plan of establishing administrative buildings, social-cultural and industrial (Updated with final status) 1: 500 or 1: 200
9. Passports closure of mining
10. Passport filling underground spaces and / or mulda (funnel to the surface)
11. Scheme of siege and establishment of preventive signs
12. careers
13. Map of the area looking topographic 1: 25000
14. General layout of the career in the end use of the final status update with 1: 1000 or 1: 2000 or 1: 500
15. Transverse profile career development ladder updated with final state 1: 1000 or 1: 2000 or 1: 500
16. Topographical and geological map of the facility with the opening streets and squares of deposit of sterols or products, with the final state 1: 5000 or 1: 2000 or 1: 1000 or 1: 500
17. Plan of establishing administrative buildings, social-cultural and industrial placement scheme machinery and work equipment in the street of 1: 100, 1: 200 or schematic with parameters
18. Passports closure of roads in career 1: 500 or 1: 200
19. Scheme siege of space career and establishing preventive signage