Pennsylvania Code
Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Part I - Department of Environmental Protection
Subpart C - Protection of Natural Resources
Article I - Land Resources
Chapter 88 - ANTHRACITE COAL
Subchapter B - SURFACE ANTHRACITE COAL MINES: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Section 88.89 - Vegetation-supporting material: soil redistribution

Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 88.89

Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025

(a) Prior to redistribution of soil or other vegetation-supporting material, the regraded land shall be scarified or otherwise treated as required by the Department to eliminate slippage surfaces and to promote root penetration.

(b) Soil and other vegetation-supporting materials shall be redistributed in a manner that meets the following:

(1) Achieves an approximate uniform, stable thickness consistent with the approved postmining land uses, contours and surface water drainage system.

(2) Prevents excess compaction of the soil and other vegetation-supporting materials.

(3) Protects the soil and other vegetation-supporting materials from wind and water erosion before and after it is seeded and planted.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.37 (relating to criteria for permit approval or denial); 25 Pa. Code § 88.381 (relating to general requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.493 (relating to minimum environmental protection performance standards).

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