N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.26.2603

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

Section 19.8.26.2603 - STEEP SLOPES: MULTIPLE SEAM

In multiple-seam steep slope affected areas, spoil not required to reclaim and restore the permit area may be placed on a pre-existing bench, if approved by the director and if the following requirements are met:

A. all excess spoil must be hauled, placed, and retained on the solid bench;

B. the spoil must be graded to the most moderate slope so as to eliminate the existing highwall to the extent possible with the available spoil;

C. the fill must comply with 19.8.20.2034, 2035, or 2036 NMAC and the other requirements of 19.8.19 NMAC through 19.8.28 NMAC;

D. the bench on which the spoil is to be placed must have been created and abandoned due to coal mining prior to August 3, 1977.

N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.26.2603

11-29-97; 19.8.26.2603 NMAC - Rn, 19 NMAC 8.2.26.2603, 9-29-2000