Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 77.454 - Maps and plans(a) An application shall contain maps and plans of the proposed permit area and areas within 1000 feet, except as otherwise designated by the Department, showing the following: (1) The boundaries of lands to be affected by the proposed operation and the relative sequence of mining and reclamation.(2) Buildings, utility corridors and facilities which will be used in the operation.(3) Areas of land for which a bond will be posted under Subchapter D (relating to bonding and insurance requirements).(4) Mineral storage, processing and loading areas.(5) Overburden, topsoil, waste and noncoal waste storage areas.(6) Water diversion, collection, conveyance, sedimentation and erosion control, treatment, storage and discharge facilities to be used.(7) Air pollution collection and control facilities, if required.(8) Waste disposal facilities relating to processing or pollution control.(9) Explosive storage and handling facilities.(10) The location of each sedimentation pond and permanent water impoundment.(b) An application for an underground mine shall contain maps and plans as described in subsection (a) and the following: (1) The proposed extent of the underground mine workings.(2) Existing and proposed openings to the mine.(3) Existing underground and surface mines within 1000 feet of the proposed underground mine.(c) Maps, plans and cross sections required by this section shall be on a scale satisfactory to the Department, but in no event less than 1:25,000 and in a manner satisfactory to the Department. The maps or plans and cross sections shall be prepared and certified by a registered professional engineer, or registered professional land surveyor.The provisions of this §77.454 adopted March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.