Ala. Admin. Code r. 880-X-10C-.10

Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 8, May 31, 2024

Section 880-X-10C-.10 - Topsoil: Redistribution

(1) After final grading and before the replacement of topsoil and other materials segregated in accordance with Rule 880-X-10C-.09, regraded land shall be scarified or otherwise treated as required by the State Regulatory Authority to eliminate slippage surfaces and to promote root penetration. If the person who conducts the surface mining activities shows, through appropriate tests, and the State Regulatory Authority approves, that no harm will be caused to the topsoil and vegetation, scarification may be conducted after topsoiling.

(2) Topsoil and other materials shall be redistributed in a manner that --

(a) Achieves an approximate uniform, stable thickness consistent with the approved postmining land uses, contours, and surface water drainage system;

(b) Prevents excess compaction of the topsoil; and

(c) Protects the topsoil from erosion before and after it is seeded and planted.

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Ala. Admin. Code r. 880-X-10C-.10

Statutory Authority:Code of Ala. 1975, §§ 9-16-71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 80, 84, 90, 92, 97.