Section 89.172. Informational requirements

(a) An application for a coal preparation activity shall contain:

(1) An erosion and sedimentation control plan under Subchapter A (relating to erosion and sedimentation control).

(2) An operation plan which specifies plans for the construction, operation and maintenance of the preparation plant.

(3) A reclamation plan which specifies plans for the removal of the preparation activities and reclamation of the affected area.

(4) The information requirements of Subchapter E (relating to prime farmlands), if applicable.

(b) An application shall demonstrate that the coal preparation activities will be conducted in compliance with the performance standards of this subchapter. A permit will not be issued unless the Department finds, in writing, that the activity will be conducted in compliance with the performance standards of § 89.173 (relating to performance standards).

The provisions of this § 89.172 adopted June 15, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3383, effective July 27, 1991, 21 Pa.B. 3316; amended December 15, 1995, effective December 16, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5821. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (199277).

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Authority

The provisions of this § 89.172 amended under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. § § 1396.1—1396.19a); the Bituminous Mine Subsidence and Land Conservation Act (52 P. S. § § 1406.1—1406.21); The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § § 691.1—691.1001); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. § 510-20).