4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-520

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024
Section 4VAC25-31-520 - Revegetation

Disturbed land shall be stabilized as quickly as possible after it has been disturbed with a permanent protective vegetative cover. The Mineral Mine Operator's Manual provides guidance in the revegetation of surface mined areas. Exposed areas subject to erosion on an active mining site shall be protected by a vegetative cover or by other approved methods. Simultaneous revegetation shall be incorporated into the mineral mining plan. Reclamation shall be completed on areas where mining has ceased.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-520

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. September 11, 2003.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-180.3 of the Code of Virginia.