Ariz. Admin. Code § 11-3-705

Current through Register Vol. 30, No. 25, June 21, 2024

Section R11-3-705 - Off-site Soil

A. In accordance with an approved post-aggregate mining reclamation plan, the responsible party shall ensure:

1. Final capping growth media, including growth media brought from off-site:

a. Supports vegetation that is not listed in R3-4-245,

b. Provides a stable growing surface, and

c. Does not create a hazard to public safety; and

2. All slopes and benches are no steeper than 2H:1V unless otherwise approved by a professional engineer for seismic stability.

B. If all the filling for engineered slopes in an approved post-aggregate reclamation plan cannot be performed within a year after cessation of aggregate mining or the last aggregate mining activity, the responsible party shall submit a written request to the Inspector for an extension of time. The Inspector shall retain a financial assurance mechanism until all safe slope building and stability procedures in the approved post-aggregate reclamation plan are completed.

Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-705

Adopted by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 828, effective 5/11/2019.