(a) Plans and drawings. Each applicant for an underground
coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit plans and drawings
for each road, as defined in §12.3 of this title (relating to
Definitions), to be constructed, used, or maintained within the proposed
permit area. The plans and drawings shall:
(1) include a map, appropriate cross sections, design
drawings, and specifications for road widths, gradients, surfacing
materials, cuts, fill embankments, culverts, bridges, drainage ditches,
low-water crossings, and drainage structures;
(2) contain the drawings and specifications of each
proposed road that is located in the channel of an intermittent or
perennial stream, as necessary for approval of the road by the Commission
in accordance with §12.569(d)(1) of this title (relating to Roads:
General);
(3) contain the drawings and specifications for each
proposed ford of perennial or intermittent streams that is used as
a temporary route, as necessary for approval of the ford by the Commission
in accordance with §12.570(3)(B) of this title (relating to Primary
Roads);
(4) contain a description of measures to be taken to
obtain approval of the Commission for alteration or relocation of
a natural stream channel under §12.570(4)(E) of this title (relating
to Primary Roads);
(5) contain the drawings and specifications for each
low-water crossing of perennial or intermittent stream channels so
that the Commission can maximize the protection of the stream in accordance
with §12.570(4)(F) of this title (relating to Primary Roads);
and
(6) describe the plans to remove and reclaim each road
that would not be retained under an approved postmining land use,
and the schedule for this removal and reclamation.
(b) Primary road certification. The plans and drawings
for each primary road shall be prepared by, or under the direction
of, and certified by a qualified professional engineer as meeting
the requirements of this chapter (relating to Coal Mining Regulations);
current, prudent engineering practices; and any design criteria established
by the Commission.
(c) Support facilities. Each applicant for an underground
coal mining and reclamation permit shall submit a description, plans,
and drawings for each support facility to be constructed, used, or
maintained within the proposed permit area. The plans and drawings
shall include a map, appropriate cross sections, design drawings,
and specifications sufficient to demonstrate compliance with §12.572
of this title (relating to Support Facilities) for each facility.
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