N.D. Admin Code 69-05.2-19-03 - Performance standards - Waste materials - Temporary disposal of coal processing wastes
The commission may approve the temporary disposal of coal processing wastes in areas other than excavated pits if the operator demonstrates that:
1. All surface
drainage from the area above the disposal site will be diverted as required by
the commission.
2. Measures will
be taken to minimize surface erosion at the disposal site.
3. All water discharged from the disposal
site will comply with chapter 69-05.2-16.
4. No toxic mine drainage from the disposal
site will degrade surface or ground water.
5. The disposal site will not create health
hazards.
6. Coal processing waste
fires can be extinguished in an approved manner.
7. The coal processing waste will be
compacted to prevent spontaneous combustion.
8. Fugitive dust from the disposal site can
be controlled.
9. The coal
processing waste will be permanently disposed of in a timely manner in
accordance with section
69-05.2-19-02.
10. The disposal site will be restored in
accordance with this article.
11.
Dams and embankments constructed of or impounding coal processing waste as a
temporary disposal method are in compliance with 69-05.2-20.
12. All temporary coal processing waste
disposal facilities are designed using current, prudent engineering practices
and meet any design criteria established by the commission. A qualified
registered professional engineer, experienced in the design of similar earth
and waste structures, shall certify the design of the disposal facility.
Notes
General Authority: NDCC 38-14.1-03
Law Implemented: NDCC 38-14.1-24
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