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Title 25 - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONPart I - Department of Environmental ProtectionSubpart C - Protection of Natural ResourcesArticle I - Land ResourcesChapter 89 - UNDERGROUND MINING OF COAL AND COAL PREPARATION FACILITIESSubchapter B - OPERATIONS
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Section 89.61 - Coal recovery

25 Pa. Code § 89.61

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Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 45, November 9, 2024
Section 89.61 - Coal recovery

Underground mining activities shall be conducted to maximize the utilization and conservation of the coal, so that reaffecting the land in the future can be minimized. Provided, however, the resource, utility and conservation may not excuse the operator from complying in full with environmental protection and health and safety standards.

25 Pa. Code § 89.61

The provisions of this §89.61 adopted July 30, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2473, effective 7/31/1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382.

This section cited in 25 Pa. Code § 88.492 (relating to minimum requirements for reclamation and operation plan); and 25 Pa. Code § 88.493 (relating to minimum environmental protection performance standards).