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Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPart I - Department of Environmental ProtectionSubpart C - Protection of Natural ResourcesArticle I - Land ResourcesChapter 87 - SURFACE MINING OF COAL
Subchapter E - SURFACE COAL MINES: MINIMUM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
Section 87.179 - Prime farmland: soil stockpiling

25 Pa. Code § 87.179

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Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 87.179 - Prime farmland: soil stockpiling

If not utilized immediately, the A horizon specified in § 87.178(b) (relating to prime farmland: soil removal), and the B horizon or other suitable soil materials specified in § 89.178(c) and (d) shall be stored separately from each other and from spoil. These stockpiles shall be placed within the permit area where they are not disturbed or exposed to excessive water or wind erosion before the stockpiledhorizons can be redistributed. Stockpiles in place for more than 30 days shall meet the requirements of § 87.98 (relating to topsoil: storage).

25 Pa. Code § 87.179

The provisions of this § 87.179 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.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.159 (relating to self-bonding); 25 Pa. Code § 87.83 (relating to prime farmlands); 25 Pa. Code § 87.147 (relating to revegetation: general requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 87.177 (relating to prime farmland: special requirements).