Section 88.42. Operational plan: general information

An application for anthracite coal surface mining activities shall include at a minimum:

(1) A narrative description of the type and method of mining and reclamation procedures and proposed engineering techniques and the major equipment to be used.

(2) A narrative explaining the construction, modification, use, maintenance and removal of the following facilities, unless retention of the facilities is approved for postmining land use:

(i) Dams, embankments and other impoundments.

(ii) Overburden, soil or vegetation-supporting material handling and storage areas.

(iii) Handling, storage, transportation areas and structures affected by coal removal.

(iv) Handling, storage, transportation and disposal areas and structures affected by mine spoil or coal processing waste.

(v) Mine facilities.

(vi) Water pollution control facilities.

(vii) Erosion control facilities.

(viii) Air pollution control methods.

(3) A description of the measures to be employed to ensure that all debris, potential acid-forming and potential toxic-forming materials, and materials constituting a fire hazard are disposed of in accordance with this chapter and a description of the contingency plans which have been developed to preclude combustion of these materials.

(4) A description of the measures to be employed to seal drill holes or encountered mine openings.

(5) A demonstration that the notification requirements of § 86.31(e) (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications) have been satisfied.

The provisions of this § 88.42 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended March 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1143, effective August 10, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2872; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (239649) to (239650).

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.261 (relating to program services); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.41 (relating to operation plan: requirements).