Oklahoma § 45-749 - Restoring excess overburden, spoils and waste materials
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 45-749 — Restoring excess overburden, spoils and waste materials, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 45-749. Restoring excess overburden, spoils and waste materials
In surface coal mining where the volume of overburden is large
relative to the thickness of the coal deposit and where the operator
demonstrates that due to volumetric expansion the amount of
overburden and other spoil and waste materials removed in the course
of the mining operation is more than sufficient to restore the
approximate original contour, the operator shall after restoring the
approximate contour, backfill, grade and compact, where advisable,
the excess overburden and other spoil and waste materials to attain
the lowest grade but not more than the angle of repose, and cover
all acid-forming and other toxic materials, in order to achieve an
ecologically sound land use compatible with the surrounding region.
Such overburden or spoil shall be shaped and graded in such a way as
to prevent slides, erosion and water pollution and shall be
revegetated in accordance with the requirements of this act.
Laws 1978, c. 10, § 9, emerg. eff. Feb. 2, 1978.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 45-749
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 45-749 cover?
Section 45-749 ("Restoring excess overburden, spoils and waste materials") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 45-749?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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