§ 3503. Surface Mining and Reclamation Practice.
14 CA ADC § 3503Barclays Official California Code of Regulations
14 CCR § 3503
§ 3503. Surface Mining and Reclamation Practice.
The following are minimum acceptable practices to be followed in surface mining operations:
(e) Erosion and Drainage. Grading and revegetation shall be designed to minimize erosion and to convey surface runoff to natural drainage courses or interior basins designed for water storage. Basins that will store water during periods of surface runoff shall be designed to prevent erosion of spillways when these basins have outlet to lower ground.
(f) Resoiling. When the reclamation plan calls for resoiling, coarse hard mine waste shall be leveled and covered with a layer of finer material or weathered waste. A soil layer shall then be placed on this prepared surface. Surface mines that did not salvage soil during their initial operations shall attempt, where feasible, to upgrade remaining materials. The use of soil conditioners, mulches, or imported topsoil shall be considered where revegetation is part of the reclamation plan and where such measures appear necessary. It is not justified, however, to denude adjacent areas of their soil, for any such denuded areas must in turn be reclaimed.
Credits
Note: Authority cited: Section 2755, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 2756 and 2757, Public Resources Code.
History
1. Repealer of former Section 3503, and renumbering and amendment of former Section 3504 to Section 3503 filed 4-29-85; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 85, No. 18). For prior history, see Register 82, No. 33.
This database is current through 4/12/24 Register 2024, No. 15.
Cal. Admin. Code tit. 14, § 3503, 14 CA ADC § 3503
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