N.M. Code R. § 19.8.20.2000 – Signs and Markers

A. Specification signs and markers required under 19.8.20 NMAC shall:
(1) be posted and maintained by the person who conducts the surface coal mining operations;
(2) be of a uniform design throughout the operation that can be easily seen and read;
(3) be made of durable material; and
(4) conform to local ordinances and codes.
B. Duration of maintenance. Signs and markers shall be maintained during the conduct of all activities to which they pertain.
C. Mine and permit identification signs.
(1) Identification signs shall be displayed at each point of access to the permit area from public roads.
(2) Signs shall show the name, business address, and the telephone number of the person who conducts the surface coal mining operations and the identification number of the current permit authorizing surface coal mining operations.
(3) Signs shall be retained and maintained until after the release of all bonds for the permit area.
D. Perimeter markers. The perimeter of a permit area for surface mining activities or for underground mining activities, the areas to be affected within the permit area by surface operations or facilities shall be clearly marked before the beginning of surface coal mining operations. Access and haul roads leading from public roads that have been constructed, used, reconstructed, improved or maintained for use in coal explorations or surface coal mining and reclamation operations, including use by coal hauling vehicles traveling to transfer, processing, or storage areas shall be marked by a perimeter marker at one mile intervals from the identification required by Paragraph (1) of Subsection C of 19.8.20.2000 NMAC to within one half (1/2) mile of the active working area of a surface or underground coal mining operation.
E. Stream buffer zone markers. Stream buffer zones shall be marked along their boundaries as required under 19.8.20.2025 NMAC.
F. Topdressing markers. Where topdressing is segregated and stockpiled as required under 19.8.20.2006 NMAC the stockpiled material shall be clearly marked.
[11-29-97; 19.8.20.2000 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.20.2000, 9-29-2000]