Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.10 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Prospecting
Rule 17.24.1009 - DIVERSIONS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.1009
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) With the exception of small and temporary diversions of overland flow of water around new roads, drill pads, test pits, and support facilities, no ephemeral, intermittent, or perennial stream may be diverted.
(2) Overland flow of water must be diverted in a manner that:
(a)
prevents erosion;
(b) to the extent
possible, using the best technology currently available, prevents additional
contributions of suspended solids to streamflow or runoff; and
(c) complies with applicable portions of ARM
17.24.635 and
17.24.636 and all other applicable
state or federal require-ments.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-226, 82-4-231, 82-4-232, 82-4-233, MCA
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