52 Pa. Stat. § 690-281

Current through Pa Acts 2024-53, 2024-56 through 2024-111
Section 690-281 - Sealing openings
(a) Permanently abandoned shafts.--Every shaft permanently abandoned shall be filled for its entire depth. The fill shall extend from the bottom of the coal seam to a height of 50 feet with incombustible material.
(b) Out of service openings.--Every slope, drift or tunnel permanently taken out of service shall be filled for a distance of 25 feet with incombustible material.
(c) Drillholes and boreholes.--All drillholes and boreholes permanently taken out of service after the effective date of this act shall be effectively plugged or sealed.
(d) Openings available for future use.--Every shaft, slope, drift or tunnel, temporarily taken out of service, which may be used for future mining purposes shall be properly sealed or fenced.

52 P.S. § 690-281

2008, July 7, P.L. 654, No. 55, §281, effective in 180 days [ 1/5/2009].