Section 90.120. Hydrologic balance: permanent postdisposal renovation of sedimentation ponds, diversions, impoundments and treatment facilities

At the completion of coal refuse disposal activities, the person who conducts the coal refuse disposal activities shall renovate the permanent sedimentation ponds, diversions, impoundments and treatment facilities to meet criteria specified in the detailed design plan for the permanent structures and impoundments, unless the permittee demonstrates that the facility or structure meets the requirements of this subchapter. Impoundments constructed of coal refuse or used to impound coal refuse shall be developed into fills meeting the construction requirements of § 90.122 (relating to coal refuse disposal), or removed.

The provisions of this § 90.120 adopted July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended December 15, 1995, effective December 16, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 5821. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (159101) to (159102).

Notation

Authority

The provisions of this § 90.120 amended under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P. S. § § 1396.1—1396.19a); 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).

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 90.130 (relating to coal refuse dams).