(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.