Minnesota Administrative Rules
Agency 158 - Natural Resources Department
Chapter 6132 - NONFERROUS METALLIC MINERAL MINING
RECLAMATION STANDARDS
Part 6132.3000 - SUBSIDENCE
Universal Citation: MN Rules 6132.3000
Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024
Subpart 1. Goal.
Mining shall be conducted in a manner that will minimize hazardous conditions that result from subsidence.
Subp. 2. Requirements.
Mining techniques must meet the requirements in items A to C.
A. Mining techniques shall be used
that minimize subsidence to the extent practicable.
B. If actual or likely subsidence occurs, the
permittee shall establish ground control survey locations and conduct surveys
to document the extent of ground movement.
C. Areas affected by subsidence shall be
contoured or filled to protect public health and safety or natural
resources.
Statutory Authority: MS s 93.44 to 93.51; 103G.222
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