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(1) An applicant for authorization to conduct mining or to process material that involves uranium or thorium ore from a site shall, provide information to the Authority on the following:

(a) the mining lease;

(b) the site characteristics, including geology and mineralogy;

(c) the siting or construction plans;

(d) the conceptual design of the mining or processing facility;

(e) proposed work activities, extraction techniques and types of equipment involved;

(f) quantities of uranium or thorium to be removed with the ore;

(g) transportation of the ore;

(h) estimates of exposures and doses for workers;

(i) the measures to be taken for radiation protection;

(j) the procedures for accident prevention;

(k) the plans for effluent management systems and procedures;

(l) procedures for dealing with accidental releases of radioactive

or non-radioactive contaminants to the environment, including mitigation of hazards;

(m) impacts on public health and safety and the environment;

(n) the siting of tailings and storage facilities or stockpiles of ore and waste rock;

(o) the proposed decommissioning plans, including financial arrangements for decommissioning; and

(p) security measures.