NAC519A.043. “Major modification” defined.

“Major modification” means:

     1. A change in the postmining land use which requires reclamation techniques which are significantly different from the techniques included in the approved plan for reclamation;

     2. The addition of a type of disturbance which was not previously included in the approved plan and which cannot be reclaimed in a manner that is substantially similar to the reclamation techniques included in the approved plan;

     3. The proposed disturbance is equal to 25 percent or more of the acreage in the approved plan; or

     4. A change in the visual appearance of the reclaimed areas that is substantially different from the visual appearance which was discussed or commented upon during the public comment period.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n by R097-05, eff. 10-31-2005)