§ 102.22. Permanent stabilization.

 (a)  Upon completion of an earth disturbance activity or any stage or phase of an activity, the site shall be immediately seeded, mulched or otherwise protected from accelerated erosion and sedimentation.

 (b)  Erosion and sediment control BMPs shall be implemented and maintained until the permanent stabilization is completed.

 (c)  For an earth disturbance activity or any stage or phase of an activity to be considered permanently stabilized, the disturbed areas shall be covered with one of the following:

   (1)  A minimum uniform 70% perennial vegetative cover, with a density capable of resisting accelerated erosion and sedimentation.

   (2)  An acceptable BMP which permanently minimizes accelerated erosion and sedimentation.

   The provisions of this §  102.22 amended under sections 5 and 402 of The Clean Streams Law (35 P. S. § §  691.5 and 691.402); section 1920-A of The Administrative Code of 1929 (71 P. S. §  510-20); and section 11(2) of the Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §  859(2)).

   The provisions of this §  102.22 adopted September 29, 1972, effective October 30, 1972, 2 Pa.B. 1796; amended December 30, 1999, effective January 1, 2000, 30 Pa.B. 111. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (203743).

   This section cited in 25 Pa. Code §  102.7 (relating to permit termination).