Section 88.89. Vegetation-supporting material: soil redistribution

(a) Prior to redistribution of soil or other vegetation-supporting material, the regraded land shall be scarified or otherwise treated as required by the Department to eliminate slippage surfaces and to promote root penetration.

(b) Soil and other vegetation-supporting materials shall be redistributed in a manner that meets the following:

(1) Achieves an approximate uniform, stable thickness consistent with the approved postmining land uses, contours and surface water drainage system.

(2) Prevents excess compaction of the soil and other vegetation-supporting materials.

(3) Protects the soil and other vegetation-supporting materials from wind and water erosion before and after it is seeded and planted.

The provisions of this § 88.89 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382.

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.37 (relating to criteria for permit approval or denial); 25 Pa. Code § 88.381 (relating to general requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.493 (relating to minimum environmental protection performance standards).