What special provisions for backfilling, grading, and surface configuration apply to operations on steep slopes?
Effective Jan 25, 2017
Viewing an earlier version · effective Jan 25, 2017View current - (a) Underground mining activities on steep slopes must comply with this section and the requirements of §§ 817.102 through 817.106 of this part.
(b) You may not place the following materials on the downslope:
- (1) Spoil.
- (2) Waste materials of any type.
- (3) Debris, including debris from clearing and grubbing, except for woody materials used to enhance fish and wildlife habitat.
- (4) Abandoned or disabled equipment.
- (c) You may not disturb land above the highwall unless the regulatory authority finds that disturbance will facilitate compliance with the environmental protection standards of this subchapter and the disturbance is limited to that necessary to facilitate compliance.
- (d) You must handle woody materials in accordance with § 817.22(f) of this part.