GroundRules
4VAC25-31-380: Treatment of acid material
Where this section sits in the code
- Title 4. Conservation And Natural Resources
- Agency 25. Department of Energy
- Chapter 31. Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining
- Part IV. Performance Standards
- Article 2. Permit Renewal and Surety Adjustments
All acid material encountered during the mining operation shall be properly controlled to prevent adverse impacts on surface or groundwater quality. Upon completion of mining, acid materials shall be covered with a material capable of shielding them and supporting plant cover in accordance with the approved reclamation plan. Unless otherwise specified by the director, the minimum cover shall be four feet in depth.
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