Section 77.452. Operational information

An application shall contain a description of the noncoal mining activities proposed to be conducted within the proposed permit area, including the following:

(1) A description of the type and method of noncoal mining procedures and anticipated annual production.

(2) A description or explanation of the construction, modification, use, maintenance and removal of the following facilities, unless retention of the facilities is approved for postmining land use under § 77.653 (relating to postmining land use):

(i) Impoundments.

(ii) Overburden, topsoil and noncoal waste storage areas.

(iii) Mineral removal, handling, storage, cleaning and transportation areas and other support facilities.

(iv) Water and air pollution control facilities.

(v) Erosion control facilities.

(3) A description or explanation of the relative sequence of surface mining activities and the estimated life of the mine.

The provisions of this § 77.452 adopted March 16, 1990, effective March 17, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.