Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 36, September 7, 2024
Section 77.204 - Period of liability(a) Liability under bonds posted for a noncoal mining activity shall continue for the duration of the mining activities and its reclamation as provided in the act, this chapter and the conditions of the permit for 5 years after completion of the mining and reclamation of the area, unless released in whole or in part prior thereto if the Department is satisfied that the reclamation covered by the bond has been accomplished as required by the act.(b) The bond liability of the permittee shall include only those actions which the operator is obliged to take under the permit, including completion of the reclamation plan so that the land will be capable of supporting a postmining land use approved under § 77.653 (relating to postmining land use). Actions of third parties which are beyond the control and influence of the operator and for which the operator is not responsible under the permit need not be covered by the bond.The provisions of this §77.204 adopted March 16, 1990, effective 3/17/1990, 20 Pa.B. 1643; amended January 30, 1998, effective 1/31/1998, 28 Pa.B. 619. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.201 (relating to scope); 25 Pa. Code § 77.226 (relating to phased deposits of collateral); and 25 Pa. Code § 77.243 (relating to criteria and schedule for release of bond).