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 88.212 - Vegetation: grass, legume and small species and seed standards

(a) Legume seed shall be inoculated or treated with the specific inoculant for that seed and the seed shall be seeded within 24 hours after treatment.

(b) Legume seed of birdsfoot trefoil shall contain at least 25% hard seed. All other legume species shall contain the highest possible percentage of hard seed.

(c) The species and rate of application of each species used in a seed mixture shall be indicated in the planting plan.

(d) A schedule for revegetation species shall be indicated with the information requested in the planting plan and the schedule shall indicate the seed mixture and the time or season of the year when the seed mixture will be used.

(e) A pH test for acidity and a nutrient test shall be made to determine the lime and fertilizer required to produce and sustain a good cover.

(f) Other tests may be required by the Department to determine if elements are present which are toxic to plants.

(g) All soil sample tests shall be made using standard methods approved by the Department. A copy of the test shall be submitted to the Department.