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 88.237 - Haul roads and access roads: restoration
Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025
Unless the Department approves retention of a road as suitable for the approved postmining land use in accordance with § 88.221 (relating to postmining land use), as soon as practicable after the road is no longer needed for the associated surface mining activities:
(1) The road shall be physically closed to vehicular traffic.
(2) The road and adjacent slopes shall be regraded to blend with the natural contours and drainage pattern.
(3) All bridges and culverts shall be removed.
(4) Cross drains, dikes and water bars shall be constructed to minimize erosion.
(5) All disturbed areas shall be revegetated in accordance with § 88.209 (relating to vegetation: general requirements).
(6) All excess material and debris shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.231 (relating to haul roads and access roads: general).
