25 Pa. Code § 88.186 - Hydrologic balance: general requirements
(a) Bank removal and reclamation activities
shall be planned and conducted to maximize the abatement of water pollution and
reclamation of the land.
(b) Changes
in water quantity and in the location of surface water drainage channels shall
be minimized so that the approved postmining land use of the permit area is not
adversely affected.
(c) Every effort
shall be made to develop operations in a manner that will eliminate discharge
to surface waters from the disturbed portion of the permit area before
vegetation is accomplished.
(d) In
no case may the treatment requirements and effluent limitations established
under §
88.187 (relating to hydrologic
balance: effluent standards) be violated.
(e) Each person who conducts surface mining
activities shall conduct the mining and reclamation operation to prevent water
pollution and, if necessary, operate and maintain the necessary water treatment
facilities until applicable treatment requirements and effluent limitations
established under §
88.187 are achieved and
maintained.
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