Section 87.75. Postmining land uses

(a) Each application shall contain a detailed description of the proposed use, following reclamation of the land within the proposed permit area, including a discussion of the utility and capacity of the reclaimed land to support a variety of alternative uses, and the relationship of the use to existing land use policies and plans. The description shall explain:

(1) How the proposed postmining land use is to be achieved and the necessary support activities which may be needed to achieve the proposed land use.

(2) When pastureland is the postmining use, the detailed management plans to be implemented.

(3) When a land use different from the premining land use is proposed, all materials needed for approval of the alternative use under § 87.159 (relating to postmining land use).

(4) The consideration which has been given to making all of the proposed surface mining activities consistent with surface owner plans and applicable Commonwealth and local land use plans and programs.

(b) If an alternate land use is proposed, the description shall be accompanied by a copy of the comments concerning the proposed use by the legal or equitable owner of record of the surface of the proposed permit area and the Commonwealth and local government agencies which would have to initiate, implement, approve or authorize the proposed use of the land following reclamation.

The provisions of this § 87.75 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.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.261 (relating to program services); and 25 Pa. Code § 87.159 (relating to postmining land use).