N.M. Code R. § 19.8.8.810 – Soil Resources Information

A. The applicant shall provide adequate soil survey information of the 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 consisting of the following:
(1) a map delineating different soils;
(2) soil identification;
(3) soil descriptions; and
(4) present and potential productivity of existing soils.
B. The local soil and water conservation district office may be contacted for available information.
C. Where the applicant proposes to use selected overburden materials as a supplement or as topdressing, the application shall provide results of the analyses, trials, and tests required under Subparagraph (e) of Paragraph (1) of Subsection B of 19.8.8.803 NMAC and 19.8.20.2005 NMAC.
D. The director may request such additional data as deemed necessary to ensure compliance with the requirements of 19.8.20.2004 through 2008 NMAC.
[11-29-97; 19.8.8.810 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.8.810, 9-29-2000]