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(1) Reporting. The operator of a non-metallic mining site may certify completion of reclamation for a portion or all of the non-metallic mining site pursuant to a reclamation plan prepared and approved pursuant to this chapter and Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Certification shall be filed with the Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development, Division of County Development.

(2) Reporting of Interim Reclamation. The operator of a non-metallic mining site may report completion of interim reclamation as specified in the reclamation plan for the site prepared and approved pursuant to this chapter and Chapter NR 135, Wisconsin Administrative Code. Reporting of interim reclamation shall be done according to the procedures in section 13.04-7(1).

(3) Certification of Completed Reclamation. Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development shall inspect a non-metallic mining site for which reporting of reclamation or interim reclamation has been submitted pursuant to this subsection within 60 days of receipt, and make a determination in writing in accordance with section 13.03-3(1)(g)3. If it is determined that interim or final reclamation is complete, including revegetation as specified in a reclamation plan that conforms with section 13.03-2, Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development shall issue the mine operator a written certificate of completion.

(4) Effect of Completed Reclamation. If reclamation is certified by Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development as complete under section 13.04-7(3) for part or all of a non-metallic mining site, then:

(a) No fee shall be assessed under section 13.04-5 for the area so certified.

(b) The financial assurance required by section 13.03-3 shall be released or appropriately reduced in the case of completion of reclamation for a portion of the mining site.

(5) Effect of Inaction Following Report of Completed Reclamation. If no written response as required by section 13.04-7(3) for an area of the mine site reported as reclaimed or interim reclaimed is given within 60 days of receiving such request, any annual fee paid to Kenosha County Department of Planning and Development for it under section 13.04-5 shall be refunded. [Code § 13.04-7.]