Oregon Administrative Rules
Chapter 632 - DEPARTMENT OF GEOLOGY AND MINERAL INDUSTRIES
Division 15 - INFORMATION AND SEISMIC TEST HOLES
Section 632-015-0055 - Reclamation
Current through Register Vol. 63, No. 12, December 1, 2024
(1) Reclamation of surface lands affected by these operations is intended to return the surface to pre-exploration condition and/or beneficial use that is compatible with the local land use designation for the parcel(s).
(2) The operator must provide sumps of adequate capacity and design to retain all fluid material during drilling and other operations.
(3) The operator may not allow the contents of a sump to:
(4) When no longer needed, fluid in sumps must be disposed of in a manner approved by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and the sumps must be filled and covered.
(5) The affected surface lands must be restored to a pre-exploration status or another beneficial use that is authorized under the applicable comprehensive plan and land use regulations and acceptable to the department and surface owner. Reclamation activities may include, but are not limited to, grading, replanting, and reseeding of affected lands.
Stat. Auth.: ORS 516.090 & 520.095
Stats. Implemented: ORS 520.027 & 520.095