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25 Pa. Code § 78a.53. Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.

§ 78a.53. Erosion and sediment control and stormwater management.

 Any person proposing or conducting earth disturbance activities associated with oil and gas operations shall comply with Chapter 102 (relating to erosion and sediment control). Best management practices for erosion and sediment control and stormwater management for oil and gas operations are listed in the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Program Manual, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, No. 363-2134-008, as amended and updated, the Pennsylvania Stormwater Best Management Practices Manual, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, No. 363-0300-002, as amended and updated, the Oil and Gas Operators Manual, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, No. 550-0300-001, as amended and updated, and Riparian Forest Buffer Guidance, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection, No. 395-5600-001, as amended and updated.

Cross References

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  78a.60 (relating to discharge requirements); and 25 Pa. Code §  78a.61 (relating to disposal of drill cuttings).


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