Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 273.242 - Soil erosion and sedimentation control(a) The operator shall manage surface water and control soil erosion and sedimentation, based on the 24-hour precipitation event in inches to be expected once in 25 years.(b) The operator shall: (1) Prevent or minimize surface water percolation into the solid waste deposited at the facility.(2) Meet the requirements of Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control).(3) Prevent soil erosion and sedimentation to the maximum extent possible.(c) When rills or gullies deeper than 9 inches form in areas that have been regraded and planted, the rills and gullies shall be filled, graded or otherwise stabilized and the area reseeded or replanted according to §§ 273.235 and 273.236 (relating to revegetation; and standards for successful revegetation). The Department will require that rills or gullies of lesser size be stabilized and the area reseeded or replanted if the rills or gullies are disruptive to the approved postclosure land use or may result in additional erosion and sedimentation. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 271.113 (relating to closure plan); 25 Pa. Code § 273.151 (relating to soil erosion and sedimentation control plan); and 25 Pa. Code § 273.213 (relating to access roads).