Minnesota Administrative Rules

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.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 93.47

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008