Unless the Department approves retention of a road as suitable for the approved postmining land use under § 77.462 (relating to postmining land uses and alternative restoration) immediately after the road is no longer needed for the associated surface mining activities the following requirements shall be met:

1. (1) The road shall be physically closed to vehicular traffic.
2. (2) The road and adjacent slopes shall be regraded to blend with the natural contours and drainage pattern.
3. (3) Bridges and culverts shall be removed.
4. (4) Cross drains, dikes and water bars shall be constructed to minimize erosion.
5. (5) Disturbed areas shall be revegetated under § 77.611 (relating to general requirements).
6. (6) Excess material and debris shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.

Source

The provisions of this § 77.632 adopted March 16, 1990, effective March 17, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.466 (relating to haul roads); and 25 Pa. Code § 77.631 (relating to general requirements).