30 CFR 77.1000 : Mineral Resources (§ 1.1 To Parts 1291-1299) — (§ 1.1 To Parts 105-199) — Mine Safety And Health Administration, Department Of Labor (§ 1.1 To Parts 105-199) — Coal Mine Safety And Health (§ 70.1 To § 90.301) — Mandatory Safety Standards, Surface Coal Mines And Surface Work Areas Of Underground Coal Mines (§ 77.1 To Subpart U) — Ground Control (§ 77.1000 To § 77.1013) — Highwalls, pits and spoil banks; plans.

4 Aug 2016

Each operator shall establish and follow a ground control plan for the safe control of all highwalls, pits and spoil banks to be developed after June 30, 1971, which shall be consistent with prudent engineering design and will insure safe working conditions. The mining methods employed by the operator shall be selected to insure highwall and spoil bank stability.

30 CFR 77.1000