Mining overburden returned to the mine site definition

Mining overburden returned to the mine site means any material overlying an economic mineral deposit which is removed to gain access to that deposit and is then used for reclamation of a surface mine.
Mining overburden returned to the mine site means any material overlying an economic mineral deposit that is removed to gain access to that deposit and is
Mining overburden returned to the mine site means any material overlying an economic mineral deposit which is

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  • Mining overburden returned to the mine site" means any material overlying an economic mineral deposit which is removed to gain access to that deposit and is then used for reclamation of a surface mine.

  • Mining overburden returned to the mine site and solid waste from the extraction, beneficiation, and processing of ores and minerals are exempt from the State's hazardous waste regulations.

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  • Underground tank means a device meeting the definition of tank whose entire surface area is totally below the surface of and covered by the ground.

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