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 87.172. Other transportation facilities
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Railroad loops, spurs, sidings, surface conveyor systems, chutes, aerial tramways or other transportation facilities shall be designed, constructed or reconstructed, and maintained, and the area restored to:
(1) Prevent, to the maximum extent possible using the best technology currently available:
(i) Damage to fish, wildlife and related environmental values.
(ii) Erosion and additional contributions of suspended solids to stream flow or runoff outside the permit area. Any such contributions may not be in excess of limitations of State or Federal law.
(2) Control and minimize diminution of water quantity and prevent pollution.
(3) Prevent air pollution.
(4) Prevent damage to public or private property.
The provisions of this § 87.172 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 § 87.80 (relating to haul roads, access roads and other transportation facilities); and 25 Pa. Code § 87.174 (relating to steep slope operations).