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 C - ANTHRACITE BANK REMOVAL AND RECLAMATION: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Section 88.210 - Vegetation: timing

(a) Seeding and planting of disturbed areas shall be performed no later than the first normal period for favorable planting conditions after soil or suitable material replacement and final grading of the soil surface.

(b) Seeding and planting of disturbed areas shall be coordinated with soil replacement so that a minimum amount of time exists between the time that soil or suitable material is replaced and seeding and planting are accomplished.

(c) The periods for favorable planting of permanent herbaceous species are as follows:

(d) The period for favorable planting of permanent woody species shall begin as early as soil conditions permit and shall terminate no later than May 20.

(e) When necessary to control erosion, revegetation shall be required immediately following backfilling and final grading regardless of periods for favorable planting. Vegetation of a temporary cover of small grains, grasses or legumes shall be required until a permanent cover is established. Vegetation under these circumstances shall be accomplished without regard to specified periods for favorable planting.