1. (a) The operation plan shall describe and identify the nature of archaeological, cultural and historic resources listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places and known significant archaeological or cultural sites and public parks within the proposed permit area and adjacent area. The description shall be based on available information, including, but not limited to, data of State and local archaeological, historical and cultural preservation agencies. The Department may require the applicant to identify and evaluate important historic and archaeological resources that may be eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places, through one or more of the following:

   1. (1) The collection of additional information.
   2. (2) The conducting of field investigations.
   3. (3) Other appropriate analysis.

2. (b) For publicly owned parks or historic places listed on the National Register of Historic Places that may be adversely affected by the proposed underground mining activities, the plan shall describe the measures to be used to accomplish one of the following:

   1. (1) The prevention of adverse impacts and meet the requirements of Chapter 86, Subchapter D (relating to areas unsuitable for mining).
   2. (2) The minimization of adverse impacts if valid existing rights exist or joint agency approval is to be obtained under Chapter 86, Subchapter D.
3. (c) The Department may require the applicant to protect historic or archaeological properties listed on or eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places through appropriate mitigation and treatment measures. Appropriate mitigation and treatment measures may be required to be taken after permit issuance if the required measures are completed before the properties are affected by underground mining activity or coal preparation activity.

Source

The provisions of this § 89.38 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; amended June 25, 1993, effective June 26, 1993, 23 Pa.B. 3075; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (239670) and (234527).

Cross References

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.81 (relating to program services).