Current through Register Vol. 54, No.43, October 26, 2024
Section 289.125 - Surface water information(a) An application shall contain a description of surface waters in the proposed permit area and adjacent areas including, at a minimum: (1) A description of the watershed in which the proposed permit area is located and other watersheds which may be affected by the proposed facility.(2) The surface elevations and rates of flow of streams, springs, seeps and mine discharges in the proposed permit area and adjacent area.(3) A description of the quality of surface waters which will receive flows from surface water or groundwater from the proposed permit area, including laboratory analyses of samples.(4) A description of the instream macroinvertebrate community in surface waters above and below the proposed permit area.(b) The surface water information submitted to the Department shall be based on a sufficient number of observations, calculations, weir or flow meter readings and sample analyses to allow an accurate characterization of the physical, chemical and biological characteristics of the surface waters. Chemical parameters analyzed at a minimum, shall be those required under § 289.123 (relating to groundwater quality description). This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 289.111 (relating to basic requirements); and 25 Pa. Code § 289.121 (relating to description of geology, soils and hydrology; general requirements).