25 Pa. Code § 88.186 - Hydrologic balance: general requirements
(a) Bank removal and reclamation activities
shall be planned and conducted to maximize the abatement of water pollution and
reclamation of the land.
(b)
Changes in water quantity and in 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) Every effort shall be made to develop
operations in a manner that will eliminate discharge to surface waters from the
disturbed portion of the permit area before vegetation is
accomplished.
(d) In no case may
the treatment requirements and effluent limitations established under §
88.187 (relating to hydrologic
balance: effluent standards) be violated.
(e) Each person who conducts surface mining
activities shall conduct the mining and reclamation operation to prevent water
pollution and, if necessary, operate and maintain the necessary water treatment
facilities until applicable treatment requirements and effluent limitations
established under §
88.187 are achieved and
maintained.
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