Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 9.181 - Landslide prone areas(a) Landslides are unique natural phenomena associated with particular regions of the Commonwealth. In many areas, urban land use and development activities have increased the potential for landslides. In areas where landslide potential is ignored, landslides may cause environmental pollution and other environmental degradation.(b) It shall be the environmental policy of the Commonwealth to prevent hazards to human life and property and degradation to the environment resulting from landslide occurrences.(c) Because of the site specific character of landslides and lack of Com- monwealth policies, primary responsibility for landslide problems presently rests with local governments. The following policies will provide better coordination for Commonwealth programs and assist local planning programs in areas susceptible to landslides.