(1) After July 1, 1994, the department shall not issue a reclamation permit until the applicant has:

(a) Met all requirements of these rules and the act;

(b) Provided documentation of SEPA review sufficient for the department to determine that the impacts of the proposal can be adequately mitigated;

(c) Received the following approvals if required by state or local governments:

(i) Approvals under local zoning and land use regulations;

(ii) A shoreline permit;

(iii) A hydraulic project approval; and/or

(iv) All solid waste permits.

(2) When an applicant has met all provisions of subsection (1) of this section, these rules, and the act, the department shall issue a reclamation permit within thirty days. Appeals of any existing permits listed in subsection (1) of this section shall not stay the timely issuance of a reclamation permit.