New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 8 - COAL MINING
Part 20 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS
Section 19.8.20.2052 - SLIDES AND OTHER DAMAGE

Universal Citation: 19 NM Admin Code 19.8.20.2052

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 6, March 26, 2024

A. For surface mining activities, unless demonstrated to and approved by the director that equivalent stability can be obtained through other technology, an undisturbed natural barrier shall be provided beginning at the elevation of the lowest coal seam to be mined and extending from the outslope for such distance as may be determined by the director as is needed to assure stability. The barrier shall be retained in place to prevent slides and erosion.

B. At any time a slide occurs which may have a potential adverse affect on public property, health, safety, or the environment, the person who conducts the surface coal mining operations shall notify the director by the fastest available means and comply with any remedial measures required by the director.

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