Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 25, June 22, 2024
Section 88.89 - Vegetation-supporting material: soil redistribution(a) Prior to redistribution of soil or other vegetation-supporting material, the regraded land shall be scarified or otherwise treated as required by the Department to eliminate slippage surfaces and to promote root penetration.(b) Soil and other vegetation-supporting materials shall be redistributed in a manner that meets the following: (1) Achieves an approximate uniform, stable thickness consistent with the approved postmining land uses, contours and surface water drainage system.(2) Prevents excess compaction of the soil and other vegetation-supporting materials.(3) Protects the soil and other vegetation-supporting materials from wind and water erosion before and after it is seeded and planted.The provisions of this § 88.89 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 86.37 (relating to criteria for permit approval or denial); 25 Pa. Code § 88.381 (relating to general requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.493 (relating to minimum environmental protection performance standards).