Louisiana Administrative Code
Title 43 - NATURAL RESOURCES
Part XV - Office of Conservation-Surface Mining
Subpart 5 - Permanent Program Performance Standards
Chapter 53 - Permanent Program Performance Standards: Surface Mining Activities
Section XV-5401 - Slides and Other Damage
Current through Register Vol. 50, No. 9, September 20, 2024
A. An undisturbed natural barrier shall be provided beginning at the elevation of the lowest coal seam to be mined and extending from the outslope for such distance as may be determined by the office as is needed to assure stability. The barrier shall be retained in place to prevent slides and erosion.
B. At any time a slide occurs which may have a potential adverse affect on public property, health, safety or the environment, the person who conducts the surface mining activities shall notify the office by the fastest available means and comply with any remedial measures required by the office.
AUTHORITY NOTE: Promulgated in accordance with R.S. 30:901-932.
