Section 87.65. Maps and Plans

(a) An application shall contain maps and plans of the proposed permit and adjacent area showing the following:

(1) The boundaries of lands proposed to be affected over the estimated total life of the proposed operation and the sequence of mining and reclamation.

(2) Changes in a facility or feature to be caused by the proposed operation for the facility or feature identified under § 87.52 (relating to land use information).

(3) Buildings, utility corridors and facilities which will be used in the operation.

(4) Areas of land for which a bond will be posted under Chapter 86, Subchapter F (relating to bonding and insurance requirements).

(5) Coal storage, cleaning and loading areas.

(6) Topsoil, spoil, coal waste and noncoal waste storage areas.

(7) Water diversion, collection, conveyance, sedimentation and erosion control, treatment, storage and discharge facilities to be used.

(8) Air pollution collection and control facilities, if required.

(9) Sources of waste and waste disposal facilities relating to coal processing or pollution control.

(10) Facilities to be used to protect and enhance fish and wildlife and related environmental values.

(11) Explosive storage and handling facilities.

(12) The location of each sedimentation pond, permanent water impoundment, coal processing waste bank, coal processing waste dam and embankment and fill area for the disposal of excess spoil in accordance with § § 87.73, 87.74 and 87.79 (relating to dams, ponds, embankments and impoundments; coal refuse disposal; and disposal of excess spoil).

(b) Maps, plans and cross sections required by this section shall be on a scale satisfactory to the Department, but at least 1:25,000 and in a manner satisfactory to the Department. The maps or plans and cross sections shall be prepared and certified by a qualified registered professional engineer, qualified registered professional land surveyor or qualified registered professional geologist with assistance from experts in related fields.

The provisions of this § 87.65 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; amended June 15, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3383, effective July 27, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3316; amended December 15, 1995, effective December 16, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5821. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (198942) to (198943).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 87.65 amended under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. § § 1396.1—1396.19a); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.1—691.1001); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 510-20).

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.261 (relating to program services).