Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. 391-3-3-.04

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through October 17, 2024

Rule 391-3-3-.04 - Substitution of Previously Mined Site

An operator may desire to substitute and reclaim an area mined in the past for lands currently being mined. Such substitution may be made on an acre for acre basis, and an operator's request for same shall be prepared as to form and content in a manner acceptable to the Division. Reclamation shall be initiated on substituted acres the first growing season following the commencement of mining on the land for which substitution is being made and must be completed no later than the three years from that date, unless a period of other duration is approved by the Division as a part of the mining operator's approved Mining Land Use Plan.

Ga. Comp. R. & Regs. R. 391-3-3-.04

Ga. L. 1968, p. 9, et. seq., as amended; Ga. L. 1972, p.1015, as amended; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1098, et. seq., as amended.

Original Rule was filed on September 6, 1973; effective September 26, 1973.

Amended: Filed October 23, 1974; effective November 12, 1974.

Amended: Filed July 19, 1976; effective August 8, 1976;

Amended: F. Jul. 23, 1992; eff. Aug. 12, 1992.