Section 90.100. Nutrients and soil amendments

(a) Nutrients and soil amendments, in the amounts determined by soil tests, shall be applied to the surface soil layer so that it supports the approved postdisposal land use and meets the revegetation requirements of § § 90.151—90.157, 90.159 and 90.160.

(b) All soil tests shall be performed using standard methods approved by the Department.

(c) Agricultural or granular limestone used for neutralizing soil acidity shall be of sufficient fineness so that a minimum of 95% will pass through a 20 mesh sieve or an equivalent material, and shall contain sufficient calcium and magnesium to be equivalent to not less than 89% calcium carbonate. An alternate material of equivalent neutralizing effect may be employed.

(d) The use of fly ash and sewage sludge as soil amendments may be approved by the Department if demonstrated to be a suitable soil amendment and the requirements of Articles VII—IX (relating to hazardous waste management; municipal waste management; and residual waste management) are met.

The provisions of this § 90.100 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382.

Notation

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 90.33 (relating to reclamation plan); 25 Pa. Code § 90.122 (relating to coal refuse disposal); 25 Pa. Code § 90.140 (relating to haul roads and access roads: restoration); 25 Pa. Code § 90.301 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 90.304 (relating to application for authorization); 25 Pa. Code § 90.305 (relating to application approval or denial); and 25 Pa. Code § 90.306 (relating to operational requirements).