25 Pa. Code § 77.515 - Nutrients and soil amendments
(a)
Nutrients and soil amendments in the amounts determined by soil tests shall be
applied to the surface soil layer so that it supports the approved postmining
land use and meets the revegetation requirements of §§
77.611-77.618 (relating to
revegetation).
(b) Soil tests shall
be performed using standard methods approved by the Department. Results of a
soil test shall be submitted to the Department.
(c) Agricultural or granular limestone used
for neutralizing soil acidity shall be of sufficient fineness so that a minimum
of 95% will pass through a 20 mesh sieve and shall contain sufficient calcium
and magnesium to be equivalent to at least 89% calcium carbonate. An
alternative material of equivalent neutralizing effect may be
employed.
Notes
This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 77.456 (relating to reclamation information).
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