Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 289.113 - Maps and related information(a) An application shall contain a topographic map, on a scale of 1 inch equals no more than 200 feet with 10-foot maximum contour intervals. The Department may, in writing, approve the use of a different horizontal scale. The application shall include the map and necessary narrative descriptions, which show the following: (1) Boundaries and names of the present owners of record of land, both surface and subsurface, and including easements, rights-of-way and other property interests, for the proposed permit area and adjacent area; and a description of title, deed or usage restrictions affecting the proposed permit area.(2) The boundaries of the land to be affected during the estimated total life of the proposed operation, including the boundaries of areas that will be affected in each sequence of disposal impoundment activity and boundaries of areas that will be used for impoundments.(3) The location of the areas on and off the permit area which are proposed to be excavated to obtain earthen material for the construction of the facility, for cover material, for the liner system and for other construction purposes.(4) The location and name of public and private water sources within 1/2 mile of the proposed facility. If more than 50 wells are located within the 1/2-mile radius, the applicant may identify only the closest wells in each direction and generally describe the location and number of wells further away.(5) The location, name and elevation of surface water bodies, such as springs, streams, lakes, ponds, wetlands, constructed or natural drains and irrigation ditches within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility.(6) The location of the active and inactive gas and oil wells, active and inactive surface and underground coal and noncoal mines, coal seams to a depth of 500 feet, mine spoil piles, dumps, dams, embankments and mine pool discharge points within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility.(7) The location of rights-of-way for high-tension power lines, pipelines, railroads and public and private roads within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility.(8) The location of buildings in use within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility.(9) If solid waste disposal or processing has previously taken place within 1/4 mile of the proposed facility, the names of the owners or operators, or both, of the facility, the type of solid waste processed or disposed, and if applicable, cross sections indicating the interface details between areas previously filled and areas to be filled.(10) The anticipated location of water quality monitoring points.(11) The boundaries of land within the proposed permit area and adjacent areas identified in § 289.422 or § 289.522 (relating to areas where Class I residual waste disposal impoundments are prohibited; and areas where Class II residual waste disposal impoundments are prohibited), whichever is applicable.(12) The elevation and location of test borings and core samplings taken under § 289.122 (relating to geology and groundwater description), and the location of test pits or excavations taken under § 289.124 (relating to soil description).(13) The municipalities in which the permit area is proposed to be located.(14) The location of sinkholes, fractures, fracture traces, outcrops, lineaments and mine pools in the proposed permit area and adjacent area.(15) The location of water discharges into a surface body of water in the proposed permit area and adjacent area.(16) The location of 100-year floodplain boundaries in the proposed permit area and adjacent area.(b) An application shall contain a topographic map showing the location and name of public water sources within 3 miles downstream or downgradient from the proposed facility, and the boundary of the proposed permit area. The map shall be on a scale of 1 inch equals no more than 2,000 feet with 20-foot maximum contour intervals, including necessary narrative descriptions.The provisions of this §289.113 amended January 12, 2001, effective 1/13/2001, 31 Pa.B. 235. This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 289.111 (relating to basic requirements).