Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 77.631 - General requirements(a) A haul road shall be designed, constructed and maintained to prevent erosion to the maximum extent possible and to prevent contributions of sediment to streams or runoff outside the affected area; air and water pollution; and offsite damage. Upon completion of the associated surface mining activities, the area disturbed by the road shall be restored under § 77.632 (relating to restoration) unless retention of the road and its maintenance plan is approved as part of the postmining land use.(b) The haul road may not be located in or within 100 feet of a perennial or intermittent stream except under § 77.504 (relating to distance limitations). A crossing of a perennial or intermittent stream shall be made using bridges, culverts or similar structures. Bridges, culverts or other encroachment or water obstruction shall meet the requirement of Chapter 105 (relating to dam safety and waterway management).(c) A road shall have a drainage system that is compatible with the natural drainage system, structurally stable and which will pass safely the peak flow from a 10-year precipitation event or larger event if required by the Department. The drainage system shall include appropriate sediment control measures as required by § 77.525 (relating to sediment control measures).(d) Roads shall be constructed on stable areas that avoid wet or unstable soils.(e) Disturbed areas adjacent to the road shall be vegetated or otherwise stabilized to prevent erosion.(f) Acid-forming or toxic-forming material may not be used for surfacing or construction of a road.The provisions of this §77.631 adopted March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.466 (relating to haul roads).