25 Pa. Code § 281.212 - Access roads
(a) An access
road shall be designed, constructed and maintained to prevent erosion to the
maximum extent possible and to prevent contributions of sediment to streams or
runoff outside the permit area.
(b)
A crossing of a perennial or intermittent stream or a wetland shall be made
using bridges, culverts or similar structures. Bridges, culverts or other
encroachments or water obstructions shall meet the requirements of Chapter 105
(relating to dam safety and waterway management).
(c) An access road shall have a drainage
system that is compatible with the natural drainage system, structurally stable
and which will pass safely the peak flow from a 25-year, 24-hour precipitation
event. The drainage system shall comply with Chapter 102 (relating to erosion
control and sediment control).
(d)
An access road shall be paved or surfaced with asphalt, gravel, cinders or
other equivalent material approved by the Department in the permit. An access
road shall be capable of withstanding the load limits projected by the
applicant under §
281.115 (relating to plan for
access roads). The maximum sustained grade of an access road may not exceed
12%.
(e) An access road negotiable
by loaded collection vehicles shall be provided from the entrance gate of the
area to each unloading area, treatment facility or impoundment. An access road
shall also be provided to surface and groundwater monitoring points approved by
the Department under §
281.254 (relating to soil and
groundwater monitoring).
(f) Roads
shall be constructed on a base that is capable of withstanding anticipated
loads.
(g) Prior to the
construction of a road, topsoil shall be removed, stored on a stable site and
protected against erosion and compaction until restoration of the
road.
(h) The disturbed areas
adjacent to a road shall be vegetated or otherwise stabilized to prevent
erosion.
(i) Access roads shall be
designed, constructed and maintained to allow the orderly egress and ingress of
vehicular traffic when the facility is in operation, including during inclement
weather.
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