25 Pa. Code § 90.92 - Signs and markers

(a) Specifications. Signs and markers shall:
(1) Be posted and maintained during the duration of the coal refuse disposal activities to which they pertain, and removed upon completion.
(2) Be clearly visible, readable and uniform throughout the operation.
(3) Be made of durable material.
(4) Conform to local zoning ordinances or codes.
(b) Coal refuse disposal facility and permit identification signs. Requirements for coal refuse disposal facility and permit identification signs shall be as follows:
(1) Identification signs shall be displayed at each point of access from public roads to the area where coal refuse disposal activities are permitted.
(2) Signs shall show the name, business address and telephone number of the operator and the identification number of the current permits authorizing coal refuse disposal activities.
(3) Signs shall be retained and maintained until after the release of all bonds for the permit area.
(c) Perimeter markers. The operator shall clearly mark the perimeter of the areas to be affected prior to initial coal refuse disposal activities.
(d) Buffer zone markers. Stream buffer zones shall be marked along the boundaries of the areas not to be disturbed as required under § 86.102 (relating to areas where mining is prohibited or limited).
(e) Topsoil markers. When topsoil or other vegetation-supporting material is segregated and stockpiled as required under § 90.98 (relating to topsoil: storage), the stockpiled material shall be clearly marked.
(f) Blasting signs. If blasting is conducted as part of the operation, the person who conducts the coal refuse disposal activities shall post and maintain signs and markers as required by §§ 87.124-87.127 and 87.129.
(g) Groundwater and surface water monitoring locations and sampling points used to obtain background information shall be clearly marked and identified. The identification of monitoring locations and sampling points shall correspond with the identification used in the permit application. Markers used to identify monitoring locations shall be made of durable material. The Department may waive marking requirements in cases where the monitoring location or sampling point is obvious or where marking would be objectionable for aesthetic reasons.

Notes

25 Pa. Code § 90.92
The provisions of this § 90.92 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended December 15, 1995, effective 12/16/1995, 25 Pa.B. 5821.

The provisions of this § 90.92 amended under the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act (52 P.S. §§ 1396.1-1396.19a); The Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. §§ 691.1-691.1001); and section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P.S. § 510-20).

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