Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 24, June 15, 2024
Section 78.78 - Pillar permit applications(a) The Department will use recommendations for coal pillar size and configuration set forth in the coal pillar study, listed in the Department's Coal Pillar Technical Guidance Number 550-2100-006 (October 31, 1998) and any updates or revisions, as a basis for approval or disapproval of coal pillar permit applications submitted by underground coal mine operators.(b) Where proposed coal pillar size and configuration does not conform to the recommendations of the coal pillar study referenced in subsection (a), the underground coal mine operator may request Department approval for an alternate coal pillar size and configuration. The provisions of this § 78.78 adopted March 30, 2001, effective 3/31/2001, 31 Pa.B. 1736.