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 87. Surface Mining of Coal |
SubChapter E. SURFACE COAL MINES: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS |
Section 87.150. Revegetation: agriculture crops
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When the approved postmining land use is cropland, the planting of agriculture crops normally grown in the general locality of the permit area will satisfy the revegetation requirements of § 87.147 (relating to revegetation: general requirements). If planting of the crop will be delayed, a temporary cover of annual or perennial grasses or small grains shall be established.
The provisions of this § 87.150 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
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 87.68 (relating to reclamation information); 25 Pa. Code § 87.100 (relating to topsoil: nutrients and soil amendments); 25 Pa. Code § 87.104 (relating to stream channel diversions); 25 Pa. Code § 87.108 (relating to hydrologic balance: sedimentation ponds); and 25 Pa. Code § 87.138 (relating to protection of fish, wildlife and related environmental values).