Section R11-2-603. Roads

A.       Reclamation of a road that is not included in the approved rec- lamation plan as part of the approved post-mining land use shall begin once the road is no longer needed for operations, reclamation, or monitoring.

B.       The following reclamation measures shall be conducted, as necessary, to achieve the post-mining land use included in the approved reclamation plan:

1.        Vehicular traffic shall be controlled on the reclamation area to achieve the reclamation objectives;

2.        Surface drainage patterns shall be restored to pre-mining conditions or new patterns shall be established;

3.        All bridges and culverts shall be removed or stabilized in place;

4.        Bridges and culverts left in place shall be protected from erosion with rock, concrete, or riprap; and

5.        Roadbeds shall be ripped, plowed, and scarified and revegetated, as necessary, to achieve the post-mining land use.

Historical Note

Adopted effective January 6, 1997 (Supp. 97-1).