New Mexico Administrative Code
Title 19 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND WILDLIFE
Chapter 8 - COAL MINING
Part 20 - PERFORMANCE STANDARDS - SURFACE COAL MINING OPERATIONS
Section 19.8.20.2061 - REVEGETATION: USE OF INTRODUCED SPECIES

Universal Citation: 19 NM Admin Code 19.8.20.2061

Current through Register Vol. 35, No. 18, September 24, 2024

Introduced species may be substituted for native species only if approved by the director under the following conditions:

A. after appropriate field trials have demonstrated that the introduced species are desirable and necessary to achieve the approved postmining land use;

B. the species are necessary to achieve a quick, temporary, and stabilizing cover that aids in controlling erosion; and measures to establish permanent vegetation are included in the approved plan submitted under Paragraph (3) of Subsection B of 19.8.9.906 and 19.8.9.908;

C. introduced species must meet the requirements of Subsection C of 19.8.20.2060 NMAC;

D. the species meet the requirements of applicable state and federal seed, poisonous and noxious plant, and introduced species laws or regulations.

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