40 CFR 265.223 - Containment system.

Regulations last checked for updates: May 01, 2025

Title 40 - Protection of Environment last revised: Nov 01, 2025

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§ 265.223 - Containment system.

All earthen dikes must have a protective cover, such as grass, shale, or rock, to minimize wind and water erosion and to preserve their structural integrity.

authority: 42 U.S.C. 6905,6906,6912,6922,6923,6924,6925,6935,6936,6937,and

source: 45 FR 33232, May 19, 1980, unless otherwise noted.

cite as: 40 CFR 265.223