(1) Permitted, conditional and prohibited mining uses and developments within each shoreline environmental designation are to be based on CCC 35.10.090, Table 2-2, and as further prescribed by the policies and regulations of this chapter and Program. All mining uses and development are prohibited within shoreline areas designated Natural. All mining uses must also be a permitted use under the Clallam County Zoning Code, CCC Title 33.

(2) All mining activities shall be conducted to ensure compliance with the Washington State Surface Mining Act (Chapter 78.44 RCW) and with the no net loss provisions of this Program. The determination of whether there will be a net loss of ecological functions shall be based on an evaluation of the reclamation plan required for the site and shall consider impacts on ecological functions during operation of the mine.

(3) Mining activities shall comply with the applicable provisions of Chapters: 35.30 CCC, Shoreline Buffers and Vegetation Conservation; 35.35 CCC, Critical Areas within Shoreline Jurisdiction; 35.40 CCC, Mitigation and No Net Loss; and with the applicable articles: Article II of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Clearing, Grading and Filling; Article III of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Public Access; Article IV of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Water Quality and Water Management; and Article V of Chapter 35.25 CCC, Archaeological, Historical and Cultural Resources.

(4) When mineral extraction is permitted by this Program, associated mineral processing activities shall take place outside of shoreline jurisdiction, unless no feasible location outside of shoreline jurisdiction exists.

(5) No materials (such as mining overburden, debris, and tailings) or equipment shall be placed in water bodies, critical areas, or floodways and shall be stored to prevent erosion or seepage to surface and groundwater.

(6) To minimize noise, dust, vibration, glare, and other adverse impacts, a buffer of at least 100 feet wide shall be maintained between any mining facilities/sites, and adjacent properties not used for mining operations. The buffer shall consist of undisturbed soils and vegetation and shall only include land owned or leased by the mine operator.

(7) Following mining, disturbed shoreline areas shall be reclaimed to provide appropriate ecological processes and functions consistent with the setting. Approved reclamation programs shall be initiated within 60 days following the completion of the mineral extraction operations, in consultation with the Washington Department of Natural Resources.

(8) When reviewing mining proposals, the County shall first consider how the proposed activity has been regulated by other agencies, note same as a reference, and then establish whether the mining project will result in net loss of shoreline ecological functions and processes during the course of mining and after reclamation. The County shall condition approval of the mining activity to ensure the proposal is consistent with the policies and regulations of this Program.

(9) Mining activities involving fracking (i.e., process of injecting liquid at high pressure into subterranean rocks, boreholes, etc.) in the shoreline jurisdiction are prohibited.