Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 311 - WATERSHED PROTECTION RULES
Subchapter H - REGULATION OF QUARRIES IN THE JOHN GRAVES SCENIC RIVERWAY
Section 311.78 - Reclamation Plan

Universal Citation: 30 TX Admin Code § 311.78

Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025

(a) The Reclamation Plan establishes procedures and standards for reclamation of the quarry.

(1) The Reclamation Plan must, at a minimum:
(A) provide a description of the proposed use of the disturbed area following reclamation;

(B) develop site-specific standards for reclamation appropriate to the end use proposed in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph that addresses the following:
(i) removal or final stabilization of all raw material, intermediate material, final product, waste product, byproduct, and/or ancillary material;

(ii) removal of waste or closure of all waste disposal areas;

(iii) removal of structures, where appropriate;

(iv) removal and reclamation of all temporary roads and/or railroads;

(v) backfilling, regrading, and recontouring;

(vi) slope stability for remaining highwalls and detention ponds;

(vii) revegetation of the reclaimed area giving consideration to species diversity and the use of native species;

(viii) establishment of wildlife habitat;

(ix) establishment of drainage patterns;

(x) establishment of permanent control structures (e.g., retention ponds), where necessary, to address erosion, siltation, and runoff from post quarrying and reclaimed areas; and

(xi) removal of all equipment;

(C) provide a description of how reclamation will be conducted (e.g., phased reclamation) and a timetable for the completion of reclamation activities.

(2) The Reclamation Plan must include a detailed estimate of the maximum probable cost required to complete and implement the plan. The maximum probable cost must be based on the cost to a third party conducting the reclamation without a financial interest or ownership in the quarry operation.

(b) Certification of the Reclamation Plan must be provided, within the appropriate area or discipline, by a licensed Texas professional engineer or a licensed Texas professional geoscientist. Components of the Reclamation Plan may be independently certified, as appropriate.

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