25 Pa. Code § 88.90 - 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 approved postmining land use and meets revegetation
requirements of §§ 88.121-88.130.
(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 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 89% 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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