Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-701 - Revegetation Provisions

A. If revegetation is part of a proposed reclamation plan, the responsible party shall ensure the plan is consistent with A.R.S. § 27-1271(B)(9)(c) regarding:

1. Season of revegetation;

2. Species and amounts per acre of seeds or flora;

3. Planting methods; and

4. Measures to address revegetation, conservation, and care and monitoring of revegetated areas.

B. If the post-aggregate mining land use objective is grazing, fish or wildlife habitat, or forestry or recreation, the responsible party shall ensure the type, density, and diversity of vegetation proposed in the reclamation plan will encourage the type of wildlife or fish habitat desired and is compatible with the wildlife and fish habitat on adjacent lands.

C. The responsible party shall ensure the proposed reclamation plan specifically describes the techniques, methods, controls, and measures to be used regarding the following, as applicable:

1. Mulching,

2. Irrigating,

3. Controlling pests,

4. Controlling for disease, and

5. Managing growth.

Notes

Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-701

Adopted by final rulemaking at 25 A.A.R. 828, effective 5/11/2019.