Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6130 - FERROUS METALLIC MINERAL MINING
TACONITE AND IRON ORE RECLAMATION STANDARDS
Part 6130.1500 - BUFFERS AND BARRIERS
Universal Citation: MN Rules 6130.1500
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 39, March 25, 2024
Subpart 1. Goals.
A mining operation shall be designed, constructed, and maintained so that the operation is compatible with surrounding nonmining uses.
Subp. 2. Requirements.
Requirements:
A.
Naturally existing terrain and vegetation, or vegetated mine waste which appear
similar to natural terrain shall be used to minimize problems such as: noise,
dust and chemical air pollutants, view, mine traffic, access, and
erosion.
B. Buffering shall be
implemented prior to beginning operations in a portion of a mining area that
needs buffering.
C. Buffers may be
constructed within the setback areas described in part
6130.1200, item H provided their
primary purpose fulfills item A.
Statutory Authority: MS s 93.47
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