Sec. 63103.
The department may promulgate rules pertaining to mining operations conducted subsequent to their effective date, subject to any rights existing pursuant to any permit, license, lease, or other valid existing authorization issued by a governmental entity and to applicable mine safety laws or rules, for the following purposes:
(a) The sloping, terracing, or other practical treatment of stockpiles and tailings basins where erosion is occurring or is likely to occur that results or may result in injury or damage to fish and wildlife or the pollution of public waters or that is causing or might cause injury to the property or person of others.
(b) The vegetation or other practical treatment of tailings basins and stockpiles upon becoming permanently inactive if substantial natural vegetation is not expected within 5 years and if research reveals that vegetation can reasonably be accomplished within practical limitations.
(c) The stabilization of the surface overburden banks of open pits in rock and the entire bank of open pits in unconsolidated materials upon their abandonment.
(d) The cleanup of mining areas and the removal of debris from those areas on termination of the mining operation.
History: Add. 1995, Act 57, Imd. Eff. May 24, 1995 ;-- Am. 2011, Act 214, Imd. Eff. Nov. 8, 2011 Popular Name: Act 451Popular Name: NREPA
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