Section 87.69. Protection of hydrologic balance

(a) Each application shall contain a detailed description, with appropriate maps and cross sections of the measures to be taken during and after the proposed surface mining activities in accordance with Subchapter E (relating to surface coal mines: minimum environmental protection performance standards), to ensure the protection of the quality and quantity of surface and groundwater systems, both within the proposed permit and adjacent areas, from the adverse effects of the proposed surface mining activities, and the rights of present users of surface and groundwater.

(b) Each application shall also contain the following:

(1) A plan for the control, in accordance with Subchapter E, of surface and groundwater drainage into, through and out of the proposed permit and adjacent area.

(2) A plan for the treatment, in accordance with Subchapter E, if necessary, of surface and groundwater drainage from the area to be disturbed by the proposed activities to meet the effluent standards in accordance with § 87.102 (relating to hydrologic balance: effluent standards).

(3) A plan for the restoration of the approximate recharge capacity of the permit and adjacent area in accordance with § 87.115 (relating to hydrologic balance: protection of groundwater recharge capacity).

(4) A plan for the collection, recording and reporting of groundwater and surface water quality and quantity data in accordance with § § 87.116 and 87.117 (relating to hydrologic balance: groundwater monitoring; and hydrologic balance: surface water monitoring). The plan shall identify monitoring locations and sampling frequency, and logically relate to the determination of probable hydrologic consequences in paragraph (5).

(5) A determination of the probable hydrologic consequences of the proposed surface mining activities, on the proposed permit and adjacent area, with respect to the hydrologic regime and the quantity and quality of water in surface and groundwater systems under all seasonal conditions. The determination shall address the parameters measured in accordance with § § 87.45 and 87.46 (relating to groundwater information; and surface water information).

The provisions of this § 87.69 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 December 15, 1995, effective December 16, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5821. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (198944) to (198945).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 87.69 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 § 86.37 (relating to criteria for permit approval or denial); 25 Pa. Code § 86.81 (relating to program services); 25 Pa. Code § 86.261 (relating to program services); and 25 Pa. Code § 87.117 (relating to hydrologic balance: surface water monitoring).