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§ 745.20. Disposal of wastes

Oklahoma Statutes AnnotatedTitle 45. Mines and Mining

Oklahoma Statutes Annotated
Title 45. Mines and Mining
Chapter 8. Mine Reclamation
Coal Reclamation Acts of 1978-1979
45 Okl.St.Ann. § 745.20
§ 745.20. Disposal of wastes
The operator shall, with respect to surface disposal of mine wastes, tailings, coal processing wastes, and other wastes in areas other than the mine working or excavations, stabilize all waste piles in designated areas through construction in compacted layers including the use of incombustible and impervious materials if necessary. He shall also assure that the final contour of the waste pile will be compatible with natural surroundings and that the site can and will be stabilized and revegetated according to the provisions of this act.1

Credits

Laws 1979, c. 249, § 23, emerg. eff. June 1, 1979.

Footnotes

Title 45, § 742.1 et seq.
45 Okl. St. Ann. § 745.20, OK ST T. 45 § 745.20
Current with emergency effective legislation through Chapter 257 of the Second Regular Session of the 59th Legislature (2024). Some sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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