Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024
Section XV-5401 - Slides and Other DamageA. An undisturbed natural barrier shall be provided beginning at the elevation of the lowest coal seam to be mined and extending from the outslope for such distance as may be determined by the office as is needed to assure stability. The barrier shall be retained in place to prevent slides and erosion.B. At any time a slide occurs which may have a potential adverse affect on public property, health, safety or the environment, the person who conducts the surface mining activities shall notify the office by the fastest available means and comply with any remedial measures required by the office.La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XV-5401
Promulgated by the Department of Natural Resources, Office of Conservation, LR 5:395 (December 1979), amended LR 14:441 (July 1988), LR 20:447 (April 1994).AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:901-932.