Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 77.409 - Land use informationAn application shall contain a statement and map of the uses, condition, capability and productivity of the land within the proposed permit area, including:
(1) A map and supporting narrative of the uses of the land existing at the time of the filing of the application. Land use shall be in terms of specific land use or management activity. A statement of type of vegetation or cover is not adequate.(2) A narrative of land capability and productivity, which analyzes the land-use description under paragraph (1) in conjunction with other environmental resources information required under this subchapter. The productivity of the proposed permit area before mining shall be expressed as average yield of food, fiber, forage or wood products from the lands. The productivity shall be determined by yield data or estimates for similar sites based on current data from the United States Department of Agriculture or the Department of Agriculture.The provisions of this §77.409 adopted March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.