Minnesota Administrative Rules

6132.2100 BUFFERS.

Subpart 1.

Goals.

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

Subp. 2.

Requirements.

A mining operation must meet the requirements in items A and B.

A.

Existing terrain and vegetation, or revegetated berms, must be used to diminish impacts of the mining activities.

B.

Buffers must be constructed before beginning operations and may be located within the areas described in part 6132.2000, subpart 3, item M.

Statutory Authority:

MS s 93.44 to 93.51; 103G.222

History:

17 SR 2207

Published Electronically:

June 11, 2008