Ala. Admin. Code r. 880-X-10C-.22

Current through Register Vol. 43, No. 1, October 31, 2024

Section 880-X-10C-.22 - Hydrologic Balance: Protection Of Ground Water Recharge Capacity

Surface mining activities shall be conducted in a manner that facilitates reclamation which will restore approximate premining recharge capacity, through restoration of the capability of the reclaimed areas as a whole, excluding coal processing waste and underground development waste disposal areas and fills, to transmit water to the ground water system. The recharge capacity shall be restored to a condition which --

(a) Supports the approved postmining land use;

(b) Minimizes disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance in the permit area and off site areas; and

(c) Approximates the premining conditions.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 880-X-10C-.22

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-16-71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 80, 84, 90, 92, 97.