La. Admin. Code tit. 43 § XV-5429

Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 11, November 20, 2024

Section XV-5429 - Cessation of Operations: Permanent

A. Persons who cease surface mining activities permanently shall close, backfill or otherwise permanently reclaim all affected areas, in accordance with these regulations and the permit approved by the office.

B. All underground openings, equipment, structures or other facilities not required for monitoring, unless approved by the office as suitable for the post-mining land use or environmental monitoring, shall be removed and the affected land reclaimed.

La. Admin. Code tit. 43, § XV-5429

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.