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 88.215 - Vegetation: mulching
Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 88.215
Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025
(a) Mulch shall be applied to regraded areas at rates adequate to control erosion, promote germination of seeds and increase the moisture retention of the soil except the Department may waive the requirement for mulch under the following conditions:
(1) When seeding can be
accomplished using a conventional agricultural farm drill.
(2) When the approved postmining land use is
for agricultural row crops.
(3)
When annual grasses or small grains will be seeded immediately following final
grading resulting in a quick vegetative cover which will provide adequate soil
erosion control.
(4) When the
permittee can demonstrate that alternative procedures will achieve the
standards for vegetation success.
(b) Mulches shall be mechanically or chemically anchored to the soil surface.
(c) Chemical soil stabilizers may be used alone or in combination with appropriate mulches.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.185 (relating to nutrients and soil amendments).
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