Compilation of Rules and Regulations of the State of Georgia
Department 391 - RULES OF GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Chapter 391-3 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Subject 391-3-3 - SURFACE MINING
Rule 391-3-3-.06 - Final Acceptable Reclamation

Current through Rules and Regulations filed through September 23, 2024

Following the removal or disposal of all structures, equipment, stockpiles, mining refuse and all other materials associated with surface mining, the affected land will be reclaimed in accordance with the provision of the mining operator's approved Mining Land Use Plan. All lands, except those specifically exempted by the Division in the operator's approved Mining Land Use Plan, will have a neat, clean appearance and contain a high quality, permanent vegetative cover.

Ga. L. 1968, p. 9, et. seq., as amended; Ga. L. 1972, p.1015 as amended; Ga. L. 1992, p. 1098, et. seq., as amended.

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