Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.2 - Rules and Regulations Governing the Opencut Mining Act
Rule 17.24.208 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SOIL MINES
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1) In addition to the requirements imposed by ARM 17.24.203, 17.24.206, and 17.24.218 through 17.24.222, the operator must submit, as part of the application for soil mining, soil and overburden characterization and handling sections as specified in ARM 17.24.218(1)(c) and (d).
(2) The operator must salvage the top 24 inches of soil for reclamation, or if the operator intends to mine any portion of the top 24 inches of soil, the operator must provide testing and analysis demonstrating that a minimum of 24 inches of growth media remains and that it is capable of supporting the proposed postmining land use. Required analysis of the remaining 24 inches of soil and overburden must include:
(3) A soil analysis required under (2) must describe:
(4) A soil analysis required by (2) must be accompanied by a map that describes:
(5) A soil analysis required under (2) must include within the application the above sampling information and a detailed summary that demonstrates the remaining soil can meet the proposed postmining land use.
AUTH: 82-4-422, MCA; IMP: 82-4-432, 82-4-434, MCA