25 Pa. Code § 87.101 - Hydrologic balance: general requirements
(a) Surface mining activities shall be
planned and conducted to minimize disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic
balance in the permit and adjacent areas and to prevent material damage to the
hydrologic balance outside the permit area. The Department may require
additional preventative, remedial or monitoring measures to assure that
material damage to the hydrologic balance outside the permit area is
prevented.
(b) Changes in water
quality and quantity, the depth of groundwater, and the location of surface
water drainage channels shall be minimized so that the approved postmining land
use of the permit area is not adversely affected.
(c) The treatment requirements and effluent
limitations established under §
87.102 (relating to hydrologic
balance: effluent standards) may not be violated.
(d) Each person who conducts surface mining
activities shall conduct the mining and reclamation operation to prevent water
pollution and, when necessary, operate and maintain the necessary water
treatment facilities until applicable treatment requirements and effluent
limitations established under §
87.102 are achieved and
maintained.
(e) Surface mining
activities shall be planned and conducted to prevent to the maximum extent
practical the accumulation of water in the pit. Pit water shall be collected
and pumped to approved water treatment facilities. Pit water may not be
discharged from the surface mining operation by gravity drains.
Notes
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