Bonding
Workshop: Cost Estimation
Objective:
This workshop provides participants with the information required to
calculate reclamation bond amounts. Details
are presented on use of OSM's "Handbook for Calculation of Reclamation Bond
Amounts." Durations: 3 days
Agenda
Introduction
Introduction
Regulatory
Requirement
Assumptions
and Methodology in Handbook
Major
Steps for Estimating Bond Amount
Phase
Incremental and Cumulative Bonding
Summary
Worst
Case Reclamation Scenario
Estimating
Reclamation Costs
Estimate
Demolition Costs
Determine
Earthwork Materials Handling
Plan
Estimate
Earthwork Quantities
Estimating
Earthwork Costs ‑ Example Calculations
Dozer
Hours
Truck
and Loader Hours
Estimating
Earthwork Costs ‑ Example Calculations
Scraper
Hours
Total
Earthwork Costs
Estimating
Reclamation Costs
Revegetation
Costs
Other
Costs
Indirect
Costs
Total
Costs
Calculation
of Bond Amount for Example Mine Site
WHO
SHOULD ATTEND:
Technical specialists calculating bonds or reclamation costs.
Federal and State personnel who are required to have a knowledge of the
technical aspects of bond calculation.
National
Technical Training Program: (202)
208-2769