Minn. R. agency 158, ch. 6130, TACONITE AND IRON ORE RECLAMATION STANDARDS, pt. 6130.1100 - GENERAL CRITERIA FOR SITE SELECTIONS
Portions of a mining operation for which there is flexibility in site selections, such as stockpiles, tailings basins, water reservoirs, processing plants, offices interconnecting roadways and auxiliary facilities, shall be sited so that:
A.
impacts on the public due to wind erosion, noise, and air emissions are
minimized;
B. potential injury to
life, property, and natural resources due to dam or slope failure is
minimized;
C. major modifications
of watersheds, including diversions of surface water and alterations of
groundwater levels are minimized;
D. runoff and seepage can be managed to
minimize environmental effects;
E.
spilled material resulting from pipeline rupture or emergency release can be
contained and controlled;
F. former
mining areas are used in preference to areas undisturbed by mining;
and
G. conflicts with natural
resource sites identified by the commissioner such as those listed in V 21
Natural Resources Sites, Minesite Data Manual, Minnesota Department of Natural
Resources, are minimized.
Notes
Statutory Authority: MS s 93.47
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