Section 311.78 - Reclamation Plan(a) The Reclamation Plan establishes procedures and standards for reclamation of the quarry. (1) The Reclamation Plan must, at a minimum: (A) provide a description of the proposed use of the disturbed area following reclamation;(B) develop site-specific standards for reclamation appropriate to the end use proposed in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph that addresses the following: (i) removal or final stabilization of all raw material, intermediate material, final product, waste product, byproduct, and/or ancillary material;(ii) removal of waste or closure of all waste disposal areas;(iii) removal of structures, where appropriate;(iv) removal and reclamation of all temporary roads and/or railroads;(v) backfilling, regrading, and recontouring;(vi) slope stability for remaining highwalls and detention ponds;(vii) revegetation of the reclaimed area giving consideration to species diversity and the use of native species;(viii) establishment of wildlife habitat;(ix) establishment of drainage patterns;(x) establishment of permanent control structures (e.g., retention ponds), where necessary, to address erosion, siltation, and runoff from post quarrying and reclaimed areas; and(xi) removal of all equipment;(C) provide a description of how reclamation will be conducted (e.g., phased reclamation) and a timetable for the completion of reclamation activities.(2) The Reclamation Plan must include a detailed estimate of the maximum probable cost required to complete and implement the plan. The maximum probable cost must be based on the cost to a third party conducting the reclamation without a financial interest or ownership in the quarry operation.(b) Certification of the Reclamation Plan must be provided, within the appropriate area or discipline, by a licensed Texas professional engineer or a licensed Texas professional geoscientist. Components of the Reclamation Plan may be independently certified, as appropriate.30 Tex. Admin. Code § 311.78
The provisions of this §311.78 adopted to be effective August 3, 2006, 31 TexReg 6033