Section 88.315. Coal refuse disposal: active surface mines

(a) Persons disposing of coal refuse in active surface mines shall meet the requirements of Subchapter B (relating to surface anthracite coal mines: minimum environmental protection performance standards).

(b) The refuse shall be disposed at a minimum of 5 feet above the base of the bottom rock and a minimum of 5 feet from the highwall.

(c) The Department may limit the volume or amount of coal refuse disposal in an active surface mine based on achieving the AOC and insuring pollution will not occur.

(d) The coal refuse will not be deposited against any exposed coal seams. All exposed coal seams will be covered by nonacid, nontoxic and noncombustible spoil to a thickness adequate to prevent combustion of the coal seam.

The provisions of this § 88.315 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 page (92644).

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This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.281 (relating to requirements).