Section 277.164. Application requirements for noncoal mine disposal

(a) In addition to the other requirements of this subchapter, a person or municipality that applies for an expansion of a construction/demolition waste landfill permit in a noncoal mine permitted prior to December 23, 2000, shall submit a plan, including necessary drawings, designs and specifications, to show how the applicant will comply with § 277.259 (relating to noncoal mine disposal).

(b) The application shall:

(1) Quantify the rate of surface and groundwater flow into the noncoal mine, including a minimum of 15 years historical pumping data with particular emphasis on seasonal maximums.

(2) Include a detailed hydrogeological evaluation of the structure, permeability, transmissivity and stability of the rock in the noncoal mine.

(3) Include a plan for lining the bottom and walls of the noncoal mine as set forth in § § 277.251—277.260 (relating to liner system), or a detailed justification for not providing the liner system to protect surface and groundwater.

(4) Include a plan for ensuring that funds are available to maintain and operate the pumping system until the leachate and the facility are no longer capable of causing surface water or groundwater pollution.

(5) Quantify leachate generation based upon a 100 year, 24-hour precipitation event using methods that are required by § 277.162(a)(1) (relating to leachate treatment plan).

The provisions of this § 277.164 amended December 22, 2000, effective December 23, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 6685. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226281).

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Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 277.131 (relating to basic requirements).