; (B) the type, level, and adequacy of financial assurances required for exploration activities; (C) for each mine on Federal land— (i) the dates of approval of any plan of operation or mining permit; (ii) the acreage involved; (iii) the expected life of the mine; (iv) the type, level, and adequacy of financial assurance; and (v) whether the mine is expected to require long-term water treatment or maintenance after mine closure; (D) the effectiveness of various types of financial assurances; and (E) the availability of and costs associated with various types of financial assurances. (3) Recommendations The report shall include any recommendations for modifications to Federal law or applicable regulations to improve the effectiveness of financial assurances for locatable mineral activities described in paragraph (1). 305. Transfer, assignment, or sale of right The Secretary concerned shall approve the transfer, assignment, or sale of rights of an exploration or mining permit only if the successor in interest agrees in writing to assume the liability and reclamation responsibilities (including the financial assurance requirements under section 304 (including applicable regulations)) established by the permit under this Act, without affecting the liability of the transferor under any other law or exploration or mining permit. 306. Operation and reclamation (a) In general The operator shall restore land and water subject to mineral activities carried out under a permit issued under this title to a condition capable of supporting— (1) the uses that the land and water was capable of supporting before surface disturbance by the operator