1. A. Where surface disturbances result in compaction of the soil, ripping, disking, or other means shall be used in areas to be revegetated to reduce compaction and to establish a suitable root zone in preparation for planting.

2. B. Revegetation shall be conducted to establish plant species that will support the approved post-mining land use. The establish­ment of vegetation species, density, or diversity which is dif­ferent than pre-existing conditions or on adjacent lands shall constitute successful reclamation if any of the following apply:

   1. 1. The post-mining land use is different than the pre-mining land use or the use of adjacent lands;
   2. 2. The site-specific nature of the surface disturbance, including soil conditions and topography, is such that the establishment of pre-existing or adjacent conditions is not technically or economically practicable; or
   3. 3. The establishment of different species is preferable for control of erosion.
3. C. Planting shall be conducted during the most favorable period of the year for plant establishment.
4. D. Soil stabilizing practices or irrigation measures, or both, may be used to establish vegetation.
5. E. This Section only applies if vegetation or revegetation mea­sures are included in the approved reclamation plan.

Historical Note

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