Virginia Administrative Code (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Title 4. Conservation and Natural Resources |
Agency 25. Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy |
Chapter 31. Reclamation Regulations for Mineral Mining |
Section 410. Storage of top soil
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A. Top soil required for reclamation shall be stored in such a manner as to remain available for reclamation. Top soil will be needed for future reclamation and shall not be removed from the permitted area unless authorized by the division.
B. The stockpiled top soil shall be seeded with quick growing grasses or legumes for stabilization until used in final reclamation.
Historical Notes
Derived from Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. September 11, 2003.
Statutory Authority
§§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-180.3 of the Code of Virginia.