R 425.32
R 425.32 Surface overburden stockpiles.
Cite as Mich. Admin. Code R 425.32
Rule 32. (1) Surface overburden stockpiles shall be sloped at an angle which minimizes
erosion, promotes vegetation, and is consistent with a future use of the mining area.
(2) Where substantial natural vegetation is not expected within 5 years, or where erosion
is occurring, or where the supervisor finds erosion likely to occur, which results or may
result in injury or damage to fish and wildlife, the pollution of air or water, or which is
causing or might cause injury to the property or person of others, surface overburden
stockpiles shall be stabilized by planting with a vegetative cover, or by other treatment, to
prevent erosion or pollution or injury.