(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.