Rule 1501:14-3-06 | Final slopes.
The operator shall:
(A) Grade, contour, or terrace the final slopes to a slope angle sufficient to achieve soil stability and control landslides, erosion, and sedimentation. Slopes with a slope angle of eighteen degrees or less shall be presumedare sufficient. Highwalls retained as part of the intended future use shallwill not be regarded as final slopes; and
(B) Establish diversion ditches with controlled outlets on any final slopes sufficient to achieve soil stability and control landslides, erosion, and sedimentation.
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