Subchapter E. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LAND
RECLAMATION
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS Sec.
291.401. Additional application requirements.
ADDITIONAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
291.411. General requirements.
291.412. Site characteristics.
291.413. Application to soil.
291.414. Weather.
291.415. Revegetation.
291.416. Water quality monitoring.
291.417. Soil-pore water monitoring.
291.418. Soil analysis.
Cross References This subchapter cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.201 (relating to general provisions); and 25 Pa. Code § 291.311 (relating to general requirements).
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
§ 291.401. Additional application requirements.
In addition to the requirements of Subchapter B (relating to general application requirements for the land application of residual waste), an application for a permit for land reclamation by residual waste shall include the following:
(1) An operations map showing the location of groundwater monitoring devices that exist or are proposed for the facility.
(2) A complete revegetation plan for the site, including methods of site preparation, seeding mixtures and seeding rates, that shows how the proposed facility will comply with § 291.415 (relating to revegetation).
ADDITIONAL OPERATING REQUIREMENTS
§ 291.411. General requirements.
In addition to the requirements of Subchapter C (relating to general operating requirements for the land application of residual waste), a person or municipality that has obtained a land reclamation permit for the surface land application of residual waste shall comply with this section and § § 291.412—291.418.
§ 291.412. Site characteristics.
A person or municipality may not apply residual waste under a land reclamation permit unless the site complies with the following:
(1) Slopes to be utilized for residual waste application may not exceed 35%, unless otherwise approved in writing by the Department.
(2) Soil pH shall be 6.5 or greater prior to residual waste application unless the Department in the permit allows the operator to increase pH by application of residual waste or other material. In that case, soil pH shall be 6.0 or greater at the end of the first year following the initial application of residual waste and 6.5 or greater at the end of the second year following the initial application of residual waste.
(3) Except as provided in paragraph (2), soil pH shall be maintained at 6.5 or greater during the life of application operations.
Source The provisions of this § 291.412 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial pages (226812) to (226813).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
§ 291.413. Application to soil.
The operator shall incorporate the residual waste into the soil within 24 hours following surface application.
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
§ 291.414. Weather.
(a) The operator may not apply residual waste between October 15 and April 15.
(b) The Department may approve the storage of residual waste between October 15 and May 30 in the permit if the operator makes a satisfactory demonstration under Chapter 299, Subchapter A (relating to standards for storage of residual waste). The storage may not exceed in amount the residual waste necessary to reclaim the permitted area that was prepared for residual waste application prior to October 15.
Source The provisions of this § 291.414 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226813).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
§ 291.415. Revegetation.
(a) Vegetation shall be established on land affected by land reclamation.
(b) Revegetation shall provide for an effective and permanent vegetative cover of the same seasonal variety native to the area of land to be affected and capable of self-regeneration and plant succession. Introduced species may be used in the revegetation process if approved by the Department in the revegetation plan. Vegetative cover shall be considered of the same seasonal variety when it consists of a mixture of species that is of equal or superior utility to native vegetation during each season of the year.
(c) Revegetation shall provide a quick germinating, fast-growing vegetative cover capable of stabilizing the soil surface from erosion.
(d) Disturbed areas shall be seeded and planted when weather and planting conditions permit, but the seeding and planting of disturbed areas shall be performed no later than the first normal period for favorable planting after final grading and residual waste application.
(e) Fertilizer and lime shall be applied to disturbed areas as necessary to maintain plant growth. Mulch shall be applied to regraded areas at rates adequate to control erosion, promote germination of seeds and increase the moisture retention of the soil.
(f) The standard for successful revegetation shall be the percent ground cover of the vegetation which exists on undisturbed lands that are nearby or adjacent to the area where land reclamation is proposed. The Department will not approve less than 70% ground cover of permanent plant species. No more than 1.0% of the area may have less than 30% ground cover. Single or contiguous area exceeding 3,000 square feet may not have less than 30% ground cover.
(g) The Department may require a chemical analysis of the vegetation.
(h) Vegetation may not be harvested for 2 years following the application of residual waste, unless otherwise approved by the Department.
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.401 (relating to additional application requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
§ 291.416. Water quality monitoring.
(a) If required by the Department as part of the permit, the operator shall conduct groundwater monitoring. The groundwater monitoring shall be in accordance with § § 288.252—288.258, as required by the Department, and the terms and conditions of the permit, and shall continue for the period specified in § 293.262 (relating to cessation of operations).
(b) For purposes of interfacing with § § 288.252—288.258, the following terms apply:
(1) The term “disposal area” is substituted with “area where land application occurs.”
(2) The term “residual waste landfill” is substituted with “land application facility.”
(3) The term “disposed” is substituted with “land applied.”
Source The provisions of this § 291.416 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226814).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 288.252 (relating to number, location and depth of monitoring points); 25 Pa. Code § 288.253 (relating to standards for wells and casing of wells); 25 Pa. Code § 288.254 (relating to sampling and analysis); 25 Pa. Code § 288.255 (relatiing to reporting of analysis and data evaluation); 25 Pa. Code § 288.256 (relating to groundwater assessment plan); 25 Pa. Code § 288.257 (relating to abatement plan); 25 Pa. Code § 288.258 (relating to recordkeeping); 25 Pa. Code § 288.262 (relatinig to gas control and monitoring); and 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
§ 291.417. Soil-pore water monitoring.
If required by the Department, based upon waste and site characteristics, the operator shall conduct soil-pore water monitoring and accurately characterize soil-pore water at the facility.
Source The provisions of this § 291.417 amended January 12, 2001, effective January 13, 2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (226814).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
§ 291.418. Soil analysis.
If the land to which residual waste is applied will be used for agriculture, the operator shall conduct a soil analysis 2 years after the application of residual waste to the land. The soil analysis shall be consistent with § 291.222(b)(6) (relating to annual operation report).
Cross References This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 291.411 (relating to general requirements).
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