Mining overburden returned to the mine site

Mining overburden returned to the mine site means any material overlying an economic mineral deposit which is removed to gain access to that deposit and is then used for reclamation of a surface mine.

Source

40 CFR § 260.10

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Scoping language

When used in parts 260 through 273 of this chapter, the following terms have the meanings given below:

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