25 Pa. Code § 88.144. Haul roads and access roads: restoration.

§ 88.144. Haul roads and access roads: restoration.

Unless the Department approves retention of a road as suitable for the approved postmining land use in accordance with §  88.133 (relating to postmining land use), as soon as practicable after the road is no longer needed for the associated surface mining activities:
   (1)  The road shall be physically closed to vehicular traffic.
   (2)  The road and adjacent slopes shall be regraded to blend with the natural contours and drainage pattern.
   (3)  All bridges and culverts shall be removed.
   (4)  Cross drains, dikes and water bars shall be constructed to minimize erosion.
   (5)  All disturbed areas shall be revegetated in accordance with §  88.122 (relating to revegetation: timing).
   (6)  All excess material and debris shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Department.

Source

   The provisions of this §  88.144 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended March 30, 1984, 14 Pa.B. 1143, effective August 10, 1985, 15 Pa.B. 2872; amended May 8, 1998, effective May 9, 1998, 28 Pa.B. 2227. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (207080) to (207081).

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  88.138 (relating to haul roads and access roads: general); and 25 Pa. Code §  88.493 (relating to minimum environmental protection performance standards).

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