Nebraska Administrative Code
Topic - ENVIRONMENT AND ENERGY
Title 135 - NEBRASKA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROL
Chapter 5 - REQUIREMENTS FOR ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Section 135-5-002
Current through November 25, 2023
All mineral exploration holes sunk (drilled, driven, bored, or dug) shall be plugged pursuant to the requirements of this section immediately following collection of the geological and geophysical information.
002.01 Any mineral exploration hole permit application must contain a plugging plan to protect against ground water contamination from surface contamination, subsurface contamination, and commingling of aquifer fluids. Such plan shall indicate to the Department the specific procedures and materials to be used for plugging based on the knowledge of the area geology.
002.02 Any mineral exploration hole activities affecting land resources of the State shall ensure restoration to a condition consistent with the land use existing prior to the exploration. The restoration shall include, but not be limited to, the following: