Friday, April 12, 2019

DEP Invites Comments On New General Permit For Reclamation Of Forfeited Noncoal Mines

The Department of Environmental Protection published notice in the April 13 PA Bulletin inviting comments on a new General Permit for the Reclamation of Forfeited Noncoal Mines (GP-106).
The total mining area to be affected by the mineral extraction activities cannot exceed 5 acres (2.02 hectares) beyond what was previously disturbed or a 300-foot perimeter around the previously disturbed area, whichever is greater.
Click Here for a copy of the draft General Permit and related documents.
Comments are due by May 13 and can be submitted through DEP’s eComment webpage, by email to: ecomment@pa.gov. Written comments can also be mailed to the Department of Environmental Protection, Policy Office, Rachel Carson State Office Building, P.O. Box 2063, Harrisburg, PA 17105-2063.
Questions should be directed to Eric Oliver by sending email to: eoliver@pa.gov or 814-342-8200.

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