25 Pa. Code § 88.290 - Vegetation-supporting material: 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 revegetation requirements of §§
88.322-88.331.
(b) All soil tests
shall be performed using standard methods approved by the Department. Results
of soil tests shall be reported to the Department.
(c) Agricultural lime or 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 not less than 80% calcium carbonate. An alternate
material of equivalent neutralizing effect may be employed.
(d) The use of fly ash and sewage sludge as
soil amendments may be approved by the Department if demonstrated to be a
suitable soil amendment and meets the requirements of Subpart D, Articles VIII
and IX (relating to municipal waste; and residual waste management).
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