Section 89.171. General requirements

(a) This subchapter applies to a person who intends to conduct coal preparation activities outside the permit area of a surface or underground coal mine or coal refuse disposal area, other than the activities which are located at the site of ultimate coal use.

(b) A person who conducts coal preparation activities shall obtain a permit from the Department under Chapter 86 and Subchapter A (relating to surface and underground coal mining: general; and erosion and sedimentation control).

The provisions of this § 89.171 adopted June 15, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3383, effective July 27, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3316; amended April 9, 1993, effective April 10, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 1711. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (159061).