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 D - ANTHRACITE REFUSE DISPOSAL: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Section 88.289 - Vegetation-supporting material: soil redistribution
Universal Citation: 25 PA Code § 88.289
Current through Register Vol. 55, No. 13, March 29, 2025
(a) Prior to redistribution of soil or other suitable 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 suitable materials shall be redistributed in a manner that:
(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 suitable materials.
(3) Protects the soil and other suitable
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).
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