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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