[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 36, Volume 2] [Revised as of July 1, 2004] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 36CFR228.56] [Page 158] TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY CHAPTER II--FOREST SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE PART 228_MINERALS--Table of Contents Subpart C_Disposal of Mineral Materials Sec. 228.56 Operating plans. Any surface-disturbing operation under a contract, permit, or prospecting permit is subject to prior approval by the authorized officer of an operating plan and to reasonable conditions as may be required to ensure proper protection of the environment and improvements, including timely reclamation of disturbed lands. Significant changes to operations require prior approval of an amended operating plan. The operating plan must include, as a minimum, a map and explanation of the nature of the access, anticipated activity, surface disturbance, and intended reclamation including removal or retention of structures and facilities. Operating plans must be submitted by the purchaser, permittee, or prospecting permittee, except as noted in Sec. 228.64(b). Types and Methods of Disposal