Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.10 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Prospecting
Rule 17.24.1008 - REVEGETATION
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
After soil has been replaced in disturbed areas, appropriate legumes, forbs, grasses, shrubs, and trees must be established unless otherwise approved by the department. The revegetation must form a diverse, effective, and permanent vegetative cover of the same seasonal variety native to the area of the land affected and be capable of:
(1) prompt stabilization of the soil surface; and
(2) self-regeneration and plant succession at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the area. The vegetative cover must be capable of meeting the criteria set forth in 82-4-233(1), MCA.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-226, 82-4-231, 82-4-232, 82-4-233, MCA
