25 Pa. Code § 88.494 - Performance standards-in situ processing of anthracite coal
(a) In situ
processing means those activities on the surface or underground which involve
in-place processing and removal of the coal or coal by-products.
(b) The Department will not issue a permit to
initiate or conduct underground burning of anthracite coal.
(c) In situ processing of anthracite coal is
limited to:
(1) The collection of methane and
natural gas by means of boreholes and wells and the drilling, stimulation and
construction of boreholes and wells used for that purpose. These activities
shall meet the requirements of the Oil and Gas Act (58 P. S. §§
601.101-601.605).
(2) Demonstration or innovative operations
permitted by the Department. The activities shall meet the requirements of this
chapter, Chapter 86 (relating to surface and underground coal mining: general)
and additional standards for environmental protection and safety as requested
by the Department.
(3) In situ
operations that might be approved and permitted by the
Department.
(d)
Activities approved by the Department shall comply with applicable hydrologic
balance and water pollution control standards of this chapter.
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