N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.20.2074

Current through Register Vol. 36, No. 1, January 14, 2025

Section 19.8.20.2074 - CESSATION OF OPERATIONS: PERMANENT

A. Persons who cease surface coal mining operations permanently shall close or backfill or otherwise permanently reclaim all affected areas, in accordance with 19.8.2074 NMAC and the permit approved by the director.

B. All underground openings, equipment, structures, or other facilities not required for monitoring, unless approved by the director as suitable for the postmining land use or environmental monitoring, shall be removed and the affected land reclaimed.

C. [Reserved]

D. [Reserved]

E. [Reserved]

F. [Reserved]

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.20.2074

11-29-97; Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.20.2072, 12-15-99; 19.8.20.2074 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.20.2074, 9-29-2000