Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6130, TACONITE AND IRON ORE RECLAMATION STANDARDS, pt. 6130.1500

Current through Register Vol. 49, No. 13, September 23, 2024

Part 6130.1500 - BUFFERS AND BARRIERS

Subpart 1.Goals.

A mining operation shall be designed, constructed, and maintained so that the operation is compatible with surrounding nonmining uses.

Subp. 2.Requirements.

Requirements:

A. Naturally existing terrain and vegetation, or vegetated mine waste which appear similar to natural terrain shall be used to minimize problems such as: noise, dust and chemical air pollutants, view, mine traffic, access, and erosion.

B. Buffering shall be implemented prior to beginning operations in a portion of a mining area that needs buffering.

C. Buffers may be constructed within the setback areas described in part 6130.1200, item H provided their primary purpose fulfills item A.

Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6130, TACONITE AND IRON ORE RECLAMATION STANDARDS, pt. 6130.1500

Statutory Authority: MS s 93.47