Section 88.53. Dams, ponds, embankments and impoundments

(a) An application shall include a general plan and a design for each temporary and permanent dam, pond, embankment and impoundment, and coal refuse dam or embankment within the proposed permit area.

(b) The general plan shall contain:

(1) A description, map and cross section of the structure and its location.

(2) Preliminary hydrologic and geologic information required to assess the hydrologic impact of the structure.

(3) A certification statement which includes a schedule setting forth the dates that any detailed design plans for structures that are not submitted with the initial application will be submitted. The detailed design of the structure shall have been approved by the Department, in writing, before construction of structure begins.

(4) A description, map and cross sections of the structure and its location.

(c) The plan for a structure which is subject to the criteria of Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management) shall meet the requirements of Chapter 105.

(d) The detailed plan for a structure which is not subject to Chapter 105 shall:

(1) Be prepared by, or under the direction of, and certified by a qualified registered professional engineer.

(2) Include any design and construction requirements for each structure, including any required geotechnical information.

(3) Describe the operation and maintenance requirements for each structure.

(4) Describe the timetable and plans to remove each structure, if appropriate.

(e) The plan for sedimentation ponds shall include the design standards and other requirements of this chapter.

(f) The plan for any coal processing waste dam or embankment shall include the design standards and other requirements of this chapter.

The provisions of this § 88.53 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. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (92550) to (92551).

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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).