Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 86.11 - General requirements for permits(a) No person may operate a mine or allow a discharge from a mine into the waters of the Commonwealth unless the person has obtained a permit from the Department.(b) Permits will be issued only to an operator.(c) Except as provided in § 86.12 (relating to continued operation under interim permits) and Subchapter E (relating to coal exploration), on and after 8 months from the effective date of this chapter, no person may engage in or carry out coal mining activities within this Commonwealth unless that person has obtained a valid permit and authorization issued by the Department.The provisions of this § 86.11 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended June 15, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3383, effective 7/27/1991, 21 Pa.B. 3316. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.12 (relating to continued operation under interim permits); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.381 (relating to general requirements).