The use of introduced species in the revegetation process may be approved by the Department under the following conditions:

1. (1) The species have been proven acceptable through field trials to be capable of providing permanent vegetation and are desirable and necessary to achieve the approved postmining land use.
2. (2) The species are necessary to achieve a quick, temporary and stabilizing cover that aids in controlling erosion, and measures to establish permanent vegetation are included in the approved plan submitted in § 87.68 (relating to reclamation information).
3. (3) The species are compatible with the plant and animal species of the region.
4. (4) The species meet the requirements of applicable State and Federal seed or introduced species statutes and are not poisonous or noxious.

Source

The provisions of this § 87.149 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.

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 87.68 (relating to reclamation information); 25 Pa. Code § 87.100 (relating to topsoil: nutrients and soil amendments); 25 Pa. Code § 87.104 (relating to stream channel diversions); 25 Pa. Code § 87.108 (relating to hydrologic balance: sedimentation ponds); and 25 Pa. Code § 87.138 (relating to protection of fish, wildlife and related environmental values).