25 Pa. Code § 88.237

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024

Section 88.237 - Haul roads and access roads: restoration

Unless the Department approves retention of a road as suitable for the approved postmining land use in accordance with § 88.221 (relating to postmining land use), as soon as practicable after the road is no longer needed for the associated surface mining activities:

(1) The road shall be physically closed to vehicular traffic.

(2) The road and adjacent slopes shall be regraded to blend with the natural contours and drainage pattern.

(3) All bridges and culverts shall be removed.

(4) Cross drains, dikes and water bars shall be constructed to minimize erosion.

(5) All disturbed areas shall be revegetated in accordance with § 88.209 (relating to vegetation: general requirements).

(6) All excess material and debris shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.

25 Pa. Code § 88.237

The provisions of this §88.237 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended March 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1143, effective 8/10/1985, 15 Pa.B. 2872; amended May 8, 1998, effective 5/9/1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.231 (relating to haul roads and access roads: general).