Section 87.110. Hydrologic balance: acid-forming and toxic-forming spoil

(a) Drainage from acid-forming and toxic-forming spoil into groundwater and surface water shall be avoided by the following:

(1) Identifying, burying and treating, when necessary, spoil that may adversely affect water quality if not treated or buried.

(2) Preventing water from coming into contact with acid-forming and toxic-forming spoil in accordance with § 87.145 (relating to backfilling and grading: covering coal and acid-forming and toxic-forming materials) and other measures as required by the Department.

(b) Temporary storage of the spoil may be approved by the Department upon a finding that storage will not result in any risk of water pollution or other environmental damage. Storage shall be limited to the period until burial or treatment first becomes feasible. Acid-forming or toxic-forming spoil to be stored shall be placed on impermeable material and protected from erosion and contact with surface water. Any discharge shall be collected and treated to conform to § 87.102 (relating to hydrologic balance: effluent standards).

The provisions of this § 87.110 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.

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This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.134 (relating to coal exploration performance and design standards).