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25 Pa. Code § 207.303. Approvals.

§ 207.303. Approvals.

 (a)  A person may not operate a business in a mined-out area unless that mined-out area is part of a developed facility, which has been approved by the Department in writing and is constructed and operated in accordance with this subchapter.

 (b)  The owner or operator of the developed facility shall submit to the Department a written request which:

   (1)  Identifies the owner of the developed facility.

   (2)  Identifies the location of the developed facility.

   (3)  Describes the purpose of the developed facility.

   (4)  Identifies a responsible person at the developed facility.

   (5)  Contains a map or drawings depicting the developed facility, including the following:

     (i)   The information required by §  207.314(b) (relating to ventilation) if the developed facility will be using mechanical ventilation.

     (ii)   The information required by §  207.318(b) (relating to storage of flammable liquids) if more than 5 gallons of flammable liquid are to be stored in the developed facility.

 (c)  One or more inspections of the developed facility may be part of the Department’s review of the operator’s request.

 (d)  The Department’s approval may include conditions necessary to ensure compliance with section 2(f) of the act of May 18, 1937 (P. L. 654, No. 174) (43 P. S. §  25-2(f)), known as the General Safety Law, the requirements of this subchapter and protect the public health, safety and welfare.



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