PROGRAMMATIC AGREEMENT AMONGFebruary 24th, 2005
FiledFebruary 24th, 2005WHEREAS, the agencies may fund, plan, implement, approve, or otherwise facilitate, wholly or in part, a wide variety of hazard mitigation and remediation activities in the Picher- Cardin Lead and Zinc Mining Area, including (but not limited to): (1) plugging and/or capping mine shaft openings; (2) removing, redistributing, processing or washing mine waste (chat) and/or approving the sales and removals, redistributions, and processing or washing of mine waste (chat), and approving Temporary Operating Permits or other permits and leases related to remediation activities; (3) filling surface depressions, ponds, or mine pits; (4) leveling, removing, or otherwise utilizing the footings, foundations, and other remains associated with historic mining activities; (5) removing soil, mining waste, or other surface debris and replacing it with new soil;