Section 90.106. Hydrologic balance: erosion and sedimentation control

(a) Appropriate erosion and sediment control measures shall be designed, constructed and maintained using the best technology currently available to:

(1) Prevent, to the extent possible, contributions of sediment to stream flow or to runoff outside the affected area.

(2) Meet the treatment requirements and effluent limitations of § 90.102 (relating to hydrologic balance: water quality standards, effluent limitations and best management practices).

(3) Minimize erosion to the extent possible.

(4) Meet the requirements of Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control).

(b) All areas disturbed by coal refuse disposal activities shall be permanently stabilized as soon as practicable.

The provisions of this § 90.106 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; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (207965).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 90.37 (relating to erosion and sedimentation control); 25 Pa. Code § 90.105 (relating to stream channel diversions); and 25 Pa. Code § 90.134 (relating to haul roads and access roads: general).