Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 135.12

Current through November 25, 2024
Section NR 135.12 - Revegetation and site stabilization

Except for permanent roads or similar surfaces identified in the reclamation plan, all surfaces affected by nonmetallic mining shall be reclaimed and stabilized by revegetation or other means. Revegetation and site stabilization shall be in accordance with the approved reclamation plan and shall be performed as soon as practicable after mining activity has permanently ceased in any part of the mine site.

Wis. Admin. Code Department of Natural Resources NR 135.12

Cr. Register, September, 2000, No. 537, eff. 12-1-00.

Field test plot demonstrations are highly recommended to ensure that reclamation success standards are met and financial assurance is released as quickly as possible. When field test plots are employed they should be approved as part of the reclamation plan under s. NR 135.19.