Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-3-.06 - Final Acceptable Reclamation

Following the removal or disposal of all structures, equipment, stockpiles, mining refuse and all other materials associated with surface mining, the affected land will be reclaimed in accordance with the provision of the mining operator's approved Mining Land Use Plan. All lands, except those specifically exempted by the Division in the operator's approved Mining Land Use Plan, will have a neat, clean appearance and contain a high quality, permanent vegetative cover.

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Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-3-.06

Ga. L. 1968, p. 9, et. seq., as amended; Ga. L. 1972, p.1015 as amended; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1098, et. seq., as amended.

Original Rule was filed on September 6, 1973; effective September 26, 1973. Amended: Original Rule entitled "Disposal of Mined Land Use Plan" repealed and a new Rule entitled "Final Acceptable Reclamation" adopted. Filed October 23, 1974; effective November 12, 1974. Amended: Filed July 19, 1976; effective August 8, 1976; Amended: F. Jul. 23, 1992; eff. Aug. 8, 1976. Amended: F. Jul. 23, 1992; eff. Aug. 12, 1992.