Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart A - Preliminary Provisions
Article I - Administrative Provisions
Chapter 9 - ENVIRONMENTAL MASTER PLAN
Subchapter B - POLICIES FOR CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS
GEOLOGIC AREAS WITH DEVELOPMENT RESTRAINTS
Section 9.181 - Landslide prone areas
Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
(a) Landslides are unique natural phenomena associated with particular regions of the Commonwealth. In many areas, urban land use and development activities have increased the potential for landslides. In areas where landslide potential is ignored, landslides may cause environmental pollution and other environmental degradation.
(b) It shall be the environmental policy of the Commonwealth to prevent hazards to human life and property and degradation to the environment resulting from landslide occurrences.
(c) Because of the site specific character of landslides and lack of Com- monwealth policies, primary responsibility for landslide problems presently rests with local governments. The following policies will provide better coordination for Commonwealth programs and assist local planning programs in areas susceptible to landslides.
