Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 77.611 - General requirements(a) Revegetation, if required, shall provide for a diverse, effective and permanent vegetative cover of the same seasonal variety native to the area of land to be affected and capable of self-regeneration and plant succession at least equal in extent of cover to the natural vegetation of the area. Introduced species may be used in the revegetation process where desirable and necessary to achieve the approved postmining land use plan. Vegetative cover shall be considered of the same seasonal variety when it consists of a mixture of species of equal or superior utility for the approved postmining land use, when compared with the utility of naturally-occurring vegetation during each season of the year.(b) Revegetation when required shall provide a quick germinating, fast-growing vegetative cover capable of stabilizing the soil surface from erosion.(c) Revegetation shall be completed in compliance with the plans submitted under § 77.456 (relating to reclamation information) as approved by the Department in the permit and carried out in a manner that encourages a prompt vegetative cover and recovery of productivity levels compatible with the approved postmining land use.The provisions of this §77.611 adopted March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.456 (relating to reclamation information); 25 Pa. Code § 77.515 (relatinig to nutrients and soil amendments); 25 Pa. Code § 77.524 (relating to diversions and conveyance); 25 Pa. Code § 77.614 (relating to agriculture crops); and 25 Pa. Code § 77.632 (relating to restoration).