Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 77.101 - General requirements for permits(a) A person may not conduct noncoal mining activities or allow a discharge from a mine into the waters of this Commonwealth without first obtaining a permit. It will be presumed that the extraction of noncoal minerals is surface mining activity unless it can be demonstrated, with clear and convincing evidence, to the satisfaction of the Department, that the activities fit within one or more of the exceptions to the definition of noncoal surface mining activities in § 77.1 (relating to definitions), or as provided in § 77.102 (relating to compliance with existing permits).(b) Noncoal surface mining permits will be issued only to a licensed noncoal operator.The provisions of this §77.101 adopted June 29, 1973, effective 6/30/1973, 3 Pa.B. 1203; amended April 25, 1975, effective 5/12/1975, 5 Pa.B. 977; amended March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643.