Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 130. Coal Surface Mining Reclamation Regulations |
Section 817.114. Revegetation; mulching and other soil stabilizing practices
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Suitable mulch or other soil stabilizing practices shall be used on all areas that have been regraded and covered by topsoil or topsoil substitutes. The division may waive this requirement if seasonal, soil, or slope factors result in a condition where mulch or other soil stabilizing practices are not necessary to control erosion and to promptly establish an effective vegetative cover.
Historical Notes
Derived from VR480-03-19 § 817.114, eff. December 15, 1981; amended, eff. June 28, 1982; October 28, 1982; December 14, 1982; October 11, 1983; December 27, 1983; May 8, 1984; June 22, 1984; August 2, 1984; October 16, 1985; January 7, 1987; July 22, 1987; November 25, 1987; October 12, 1988; December 26, 1990; July 1, 1991; July 17, 1991; November 20, 1991; July 7, 1992; May 5, 1993; October 19, 1994.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-230 of the Code of Virginia.