Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 44, November 2, 2024
Section 89.7 - Applicability(a) This chapter sets forth requirements for conducting underground mining activities and coal preparation activities. (b) As part of the application required by Chapter 86 (relating to surface and underground coal mining: general), the operator shall describe the coal preparation activities or underground mining activities by means of specific plans identified in this chapter. These plans shall be developed using, at a minimum, the information specified in this chapter and designed to meet the performance standards of this chapter and the requirements of the acts. Plans and information required by this chapter may be developed using modeling techniques, but the Department may require verification of a model. The plans shall be incorporated in the permit and implemented in accordance with the permit.(c) The application and the supporting plans required by this section shall be submitted in a format specified by the Department including, but not limited to, forms, maps, cross sections and narrative descriptions.(d) The development, design, implementation and approval of these plans does not relieve the operator of the responsibility to meet the performance standards of this chapter and the requirements of the acts.The provisions of this §89.7 adopted July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382; amended June 15, 1990, 20 Pa.B. 3383, effective 7/27/1991, 21 Pa.B. 3316.