An application for anthracite coal surface mining activities shall include at a minimum:
- (1) A narrative description of the type and method of mining and reclamation procedures and proposed engineering techniques and the major equipment to be used.
(2) A narrative explaining the construction, modification, use, maintenance and removal of the following facilities, unless retention of the facilities is approved for postmining land use:
- (i) Dams, embankments and other impoundments.
- (ii) Overburden, soil or vegetation-supporting material handling and storage areas.
- (iii) Handling, storage, transportation areas and structures affected by coal removal.
- (iv) Handling, storage, transportation and disposal areas and structures affected by mine spoil or coal processing waste.
- (v) Mine facilities.
- (vi) Water pollution control facilities.
- (vii) Erosion control facilities.
- (viii) Air pollution control methods.
- (3) A description of the measures to be employed to ensure that all debris, potential acid-forming and potential toxic-forming materials, and materials constituting a fire hazard are disposed of in accordance with this chapter and a description of the contingency plans which have been developed to preclude combustion of these materials.
- (4) A description of the measures to be employed to seal drill holes or encountered mine openings.
- (5) A demonstration that the notification requirements of § 86.31(e) (relating to public notices of filing of permit applications) have been satisfied.
Source
The provisions of this § 88.42 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended March 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1143, effective August 10, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2872; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (239649) to (239650).
Cross References
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.261 (relating to program services); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.41 (relating to operation plan: requirements).