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 86. Surface and Underground Coal Mining: General |
SubChapter E. COAL EXPLORATION |
Section 86.131. Scope
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This subchapter applies to persons who conduct or seek to conduct coal exploration outside of the permit area. Coal exploration which substantially disturbs the natural land surface shall comply with the minimum performance standards and design requirements of this subchapter. The Department may, if it deems necessary, require compliance with other applicable performance and design requirements of Chapters 8790.
The provisions of this § 86.131 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382.