4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-410

Current through Register Vol. 41, No. 8, December 2, 2024

Section 4VAC25-31-410 - Storage of top soil

A. Top soil required for reclamation shall be stored with a maximum slope of 2:1 and in such a manner as to remain available for reclamation. The operator shall retain a minimum quantity sufficient to cover all disturbed areas to be reclaimed with six inches of top soil or as specified in an approved operations plan. Top soil will be needed for future reclamation and shall not be removed from the permitted area unless authorized by the division.

B. The stockpiled top soil shall be seeded with quick growing grasses or legumes for stabilization until used in final reclamation.

C. The provisions of this section shall not apply to sand and gravel operations in the Coastal Plain physiographic province.

4 Va. Admin. Code § 25-31-410

Derived from Virginia Register Volume 19, Issue 24, eff. September 11, 2003; Amended, Virginia Register Volume 35, Issue 21, eff. 7/25/2019.

Statutory Authority: §§ 45.1-161.3 and 45.1-180.3 of the Code of Virginia (4VAC25-31-120, 4VAC25-31-130, 4VAC25-31-170, 4VAC25-31-240, 4VAC25-31-360, 4VAC25-31-405, 4VAC25-31-410, 4VAC25-31-420, 4VAC25-31-430, 4VAC25-31-440, 4VAC25-31-450 ).