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25 Pa. Code § 88.318. Coal refuse dams: general requirements.

§ 88.318. Coal refuse dams: general requirements.

 (a)  Dams and embankments, constructed of coal refuse and intended to impound coal refuse, whether they were completed before adoption of the regulatory program or are intended to be completed thereafter, shall comply with these regulations.

 (b)  Waste used in the construction of dams and embankments shall be demonstrated to the regulatory authority that the stability of such a structure conforms with the requirements of this subchapter. It shall also be demonstrated that the use of waste material will not have a detrimental effect on downstream water quality or the environment due to acid or other pollutional seepage through the dam or embankment. All demonstrations shall be submitted to and approved by the Department.

Source

   The provisions of this §  88.318 adopted December 19, 1980, 10 Pa.B. 4789, effective July 31, 1982, 12 Pa.B. 2382.



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