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Texas Administrative Code (Last Updated: March 27,2024) |
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TITLE 16. ECONOMIC REGULATION |
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PART 1. RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS |
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CHAPTER 12. COAL MINING REGULATIONS |
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SUBCHAPTER G. SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION OPERATIONS, PERMITS, AND COAL EXPLORATION PROCEDURES SYSTEMS |
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DIVISION 8. UNDERGROUND MINING PERMIT APPLICATIONS--MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR INFORMATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES |
SECTION 12.180. Soil Resources Information
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(a) The applicant shall provide adequate soil survey information on those portions of the permit area to be affected by surface operations or facilities, consisting of the following: (1) a map delineating different soils; (2) soil identification; (3) soil description; and (4) present and potential productivity of existing soils. (b) Where the applicant proposes to use selected overburden materials as a supplement or substitute for topsoil, the application shall contain results of the analyses, trials and tests required under §12.505 of this title (relating to Topsoil: Removal). Source Note: The provisions of this §12.180 adopted to be effective April 7, 1997, 22 TexReg 3093.