Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-702 - Revegetation Standards

A. If surface disturbances at an aggregate mining location to be revegetated have caused the soil to compact, the responsible party shall ensure ripping, disking, or other means are used to reduce the compaction and establish a suitable root zone before planting.

B. The responsible party shall ensure revegetation is conducted using plant species that will support the approved post-aggregate mining land use.

C. Revegetation that differs in species, density, or diversity from pre-aggregate mining conditions or conditions on adjacent lands may be used only if:

1. Post-aggregate mining land use differs from pre-aggregate mining land use or the use on adjacent lands; and

2. Soil conditions, topography, or other site-specific characteristics of the surface disturbance make revegetating the land to pre-aggregate mining conditions or conditions on adjacent lands technically or economically impracticable.

D. The responsible party shall ensure revegetation is conducted during the time of year most favorable for plant establishment.

E. The responsible party may use soil stabilizing practices, irrigation measures, or both to establish vegetation.

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Ariz. Admin. Code § R11-3-702

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