Handbook of alternative sediment-control methodologies for mined lands

Technical Report · Fri Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:7163627

The Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 requires persons conducting surface coal mining operations to prevent to the extent possible using the best technology currently available, additional contributions of suspended solids to streamflow or runoff outside the permit area, and comply with water quality requirements set by State and Federal laws. The purpose of the handbook is to compile data on the alternative erosion and sediment control measures, to describe their applicability and summarize their basic design and implementation guidelines. All the data presented in the report are retrieved from existing literature or are known to be used in the field. The compiled data on the alternatives to sedimention ponds are to serve as a basis for identification of the most suitable erosion and sediment control technology for individual mining sites.

• Research Organization: Mining and Reclamation Council of America, Washington, DC (USA)
• OSTI ID: 7163627
• Report Number(s): PB-90-146531/XAB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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ACID MINE DRAINAGE
APPROPRIATE TECHNOLOGY
COMPILED DATA
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