NAC519A.330. Revegetation of land.

     1. An operator shall:

     (a) Select and establish species of plants that will result in vegetation productivity comparable to that growing on the affected lands before commencement of the exploration project or mining operation, which is required by the manager of the land or which is consistent with the postmining use of the land.

     (b) Consult a person with experience in revegetation or test the land before the selection of plants.

     2. The operator may rely upon available technical data and the results of field tests when selecting seeding practices and soil amendments which will result in viable vegetation. These practices of selection may be included in the plan for reclamation.

     (Added to NAC by Environmental Comm’n, eff. 9-19-90)