; and (ii) subject to notice and hearing requirements established by the Secretary concerned. 303. Mining permits (a) In general Except as provided in section 501(a)(2), a mining permit shall be required prior to conducting mineral activities on Federal land, other than casual use or exploration on the Federal land. (b) Requirements To be eligible for a mining permit, a person shall submit to the Secretary concerned, in a manner prescribed by the Secretary concerned, an application for a mining permit that contains— (1) a description of the condition of the land and water resources of the area before mining activities are initiated; (2) an operations plan demonstrating that— (A) the applicant will operate in accordance with this Act and applicable regulations; (B) the formation of acid mine drainage will be avoided to the maximum extent practicable; and (C) mineral activities will be conducted in a manner that uses best management practices; (3) a description of potential impacts to groundwater and surface water, including appropriate hydrological assessments and analyses, as reasonably required by the Secretary; (4) a reclamation plan for the proposed mineral activities demonstrating that the applicant will conduct reclamation activities in accordance with section 306; (5) evidence of adequate financial assurance under section 304, including, if required, a trust fund as required under section 304(i); (6) the necessary documentation to demonstrate that the proposed mineral activities will comply with applicable Federal and State environmental laws (including regulations); (7) a monitoring and evaluation plan to ensure compliance with reclamation and other requirements of this Act