Pennsylvania Code (Last Updated: April 5, 2016) |
Title 25. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION |
PART I. Department of Environmental Protection |
Subpart C. Protection of Natural Resources |
Article I. Land Resources |
Chapter 77. Noncoal Mining |
SubChapter I. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCESTANDARDS |
Section 77.592. Approximate original contour
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If a noncoal surface mine site is proposed to be restored to approximate original contour, the applicant shall demonstrate that the operation will restore the land affected to a condition capable of supporting the uses it was capable of supporting prior to mining or to a higher or better use.
The provisions of this § 77.592 adopted March 16, 1990, effective March 17, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.
Notation
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.595 (relating to concurrent reclamation).