Okla. Admin. Code § 155:12-3-6

Current through Vol. 42, No. 4, November 1, 2024

Section 155:12-3-6 - Revegetation standards

The Commission will restore lands that can include a variety of possible uses like production agriculture, wildlife habitat, grasslands, and native wooded areas.

(1) Where surface disturbances result in compaction of the soil, ripping, disking, or other means shall be used in areas to be revegetated to reduce compaction and to establish a suitable root zone in preparation for planting.

(2) Revegetation shall be conducted to establish plant species that will support the approved land use. The establishment of vegetation species, density, or diversity that is different than pre-existing conditions or on adjacent lands shall constitute successful reclamation if any of the following apply:

(A) The post-land use is different from the pre-land use or the use of adjacent lands;

(B) The site-specific nature of the surface disturbance, including soil conditions and topography, is such that the establishment of pre-existing or adjacent conditions is not technically or economically practicable; or

(C) The establishment of different species is preferable for the control of erosion.

(3) Planting shall be conducted during the most favorable period of the year for plant establishment.

(4) Soil stabilizing practices or irrigation measures, or both, may be used to establish vegetation.

(5) This Section only applies if vegetation or revegetation measures are included in the approved restoration plan.

Okla. Admin. Code § 155:12-3-6

Adopted by Oklahoma Register, Volume 41, Issue 22, August 1, 2024, eff. 9/2/2024