ASTM E2243
Standard Guide for Use of Coal Combustion Products (CCPs) for Surface Mine Reclamation: Re-contouring and Highwall Reclamation
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ASTM E2243 is the standard guide for use of coal combustion products (CCPs) in surface mine reclamation, with a focus on re-contouring and highwall reclamation. It provides a technical framework for planning and evaluating how CCPs may be incorporated into reclamation activities where surface mine landforms are being reworked. For organizations involved in mine closure and land restoration, this ASTM standard can support more consistent decision-making and better alignment with project requirements.
Overview of ASTM E2243
ASTM E2243 addresses the use of coal combustion products in surface mine reclamation applications, specifically where re-contouring and highwall reclamation are involved. As a guide, it is intended to support engineering and environmental planning rather than define a single prescriptive method. The standard is relevant to practitioners who need a structured reference for considering how CCPs may be used in reclamation design, placement, and project evaluation. It helps frame technical discussions around material use and site-specific reclamation goals.
Common use cases of ASTM E2243
This standard is commonly used in surface mine reclamation projects where landforms must be reshaped and highwalls addressed as part of closure or restoration work. It may support engineers, reclamation planners, and material managers who evaluate the potential use of CCPs in fill, contouring, or stability-related reclamation work. ASTM E2243 is also useful when coordinating technical specifications, reviewing project plans, or documenting how CCP use fits within a reclamation strategy.
Benefits of using ASTM E2243
Using ASTM E2243 can help improve consistency in how coal combustion products are considered for reclamation work, especially when multiple project stakeholders are involved. It supports clearer communication during planning, procurement, and quality review, and may help reduce uncertainty in selecting a suitable approach for re-contouring and highwall reclamation. For compliance-focused teams, the standard offers a recognized technical reference that can aid documentation, evaluation, and risk reduction in reclamation projects.
- Coal combustion products guidance for reclamation use
- Surface mine re-contouring considerations
- Highwall reclamation planning support
- Technical reference for project evaluation
- Useful for compliance and documentation
- Publication Date: 2019-09-17
- Publisher: ASTM
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