Unnecessary or Undue Surface Disturbance

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-029170",
  "term": "Unnecessary or Undue Surface Disturbance",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "Surface disturbance greater than what would normally result when an activity is being accomplished by a prudent operator in usual, customary, and proficient operations of similar character and taking into consideration the effects of operations on other resources and land uses, including those resources and uses outside the area of operations. Failure to initiate and complete reasonable mitigation measures, including reclamation of disturbed areas or creation of a nuisance, may constitute unnecessary or undue degradation. Failure to comply with applicable environmental protection statutes and regulations thereunder will constitute unnecessary or undue degradation. Where specific statutory authority requires the attainment of a stated level of protection or reclamation, such as in the California Desert Conservation Area, Wild and Scenic Rivers, areas designated as part of the National Wilderness System administered by the Bureau of Land Management and other such areas, that level of protection shall be met.",
  "references": [
    "Abandoned Mine Lands (AML) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/unnecessary-or-undue-surface-disturbance/"
}