N.M. Admin. Code § 19.8.20.2047 - COAL PROCESSING WASTE: DAMS AND EMBANKMENTS: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
A. 19.8.20.2047
through 2049 NMAC apply to dams and embankments, constructed of coal processing
waste, or intended to impound coal processing waste, whether they were
completed before adoption of 19.8 NMAC or are intended to be completed
thereafter.
B. Waste shall not be
used in the construction of dams and embankments unless it has been
demonstrated to the director that the stability of such a structure conforms
with the requirements of Subsection A of
19.8.20.2049 NMAC. It shall also
be demonstrated that the use of waste material shall not have a detrimental
affect on downstream water quality or the environment due to acid seepage
through the dam or embankment. All demonstrations shall be submitted to and
approved by the director.
C. Dams
and embankments constructed of coal processing waste or intended to impound
coal processing waste shall not be retained permanently as part of approved
postmining land use.
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