Section 88.206. Grading: general requirements

(a) Unless the reclamation plan provides for grading to AOCs it shall contain a full explanation of the conditions which do not permit contouring and it shall provide for terracing or grading to the extent that the steepest contour may not be greater than 35 degrees from the horizontal, with the table portion of the restored area a flat terrace without depressions to hold water and with adequate provision for drainage, unless otherwise approved by the Department.

(b) Grading material shall be placed to minimize adverse affects on groundwater, minimize offsite effects and to support the approved postmining land use.

The provisions of this § 88.206 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382.