5600-PM-BMP0391 Rev. 1/2015
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
BUREAU OF MINING PROGRAMS
For Department Use Only
COAL SURFACE MINING PERMIT
PRE-APPLICATION and CHECKLIST
The purpose of the pre-application review process is to identify major items which need to be addressed in the formal
application that may take more time to complete due to complexity, additional data collection needs, or outside approvals
obtained prior to permit issuance. The pre-application process promotes submission of a complete permit application
package thereby reducing the processing and review time by the Department.
A pre-application process is recommended for applicants applying for both anthracite and bituminous surface mining
permits. Mine operators should plan to submit pre-applications at least 180 days prior to anticipated submittal of formal
applications to allow sufficient time for Department review and comment.
Applicant:
Date of submittal of pre-application:
Included
Municipality and County:
Not included/
not applicable
N/A
Item to be submitted
Anti-degradation Supplement for Mining Permits Form 5600-PM-BMP0007 Section 1
(if applicable – for Special Protection waters only)
PNDI review
N/A
Variances (road/house/building/structure/park/stream/other)
NPDES application in draft (5600-PM-BMP0032 or GP-104)
Check if any of the following situations apply:
Yes
No
Potential land use conflicts
Yes
No
Wetlands proposed to be affected
Yes
No
Other potential conflicts:
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The following modules are submitted to the greatest extent possible at the time of this pre-application:
Included
N/A
Item to be submitted
Module 1: General Information [Fees do not apply with a pre-application]
Module 4: Areas Where Mining is Prohibited or Limited
Module 6: Environmental Resources Map
Module 7: Geology Information [see clarification listed below]
Module 8: Hydrology Information
[Section 8.1(a), 8.2(a)(5), 8.5, 8.6(a-b) Include at least six water samples for each monitoring point
at monthly intervals.]
Module 9: Operations Map
[Anthracite may exclude sections o, p, q, r, t, aa, and bb. Bituminous can exclude sections o, p, q,
r, s, t, cc, and dd.]
Module 10: Operational Information
Module 11: Coal Refuse Disposal (if applicable)
Module 14: Streams/wetlands (if applicable)
Module 18: Land Use and Reclamation Map [Anthracite may exclude Sections h, i, l, m and n.
Bituminous may exclude Sections i, m, n, o, p and q.]
Module 19: Land Use/Vegetation [Sections 19.1 and 19.2 may be excluded.]
Module 25: Coal Ash Beneficial Use (if applicable)
Module 26. Remining of Areas with Pre-existing Pollutional Discharges (if applicable)
[PA Code Chapter 87, Subchapter F (bituminous) or 25 PA Code Chapter 88, Subchapter G
(anthracite)]
Module 7 clarification
Bituminous Mines: Overburden analysis (Module 7.4) at bituminous surface mines should be completed at the time of preapplication unless prior provisions have been made with the district mining office (DMO) and the DMO agrees that
overburden analysis is likely not needed. Even in these cases, following review of the pre-application the Department
may determine that overburden analysis is needed.
Anthracite Mines: Overburden analysis is generally not required because of the typically low sulfur concentrations of the
overburden and the fact that most mines involve extensive remining. Overburden analysis should be submitted if the
mine site does not meet the criteria of 7.4 9b), unless a waiver is approved by the District Mining Office prior to preapplication submittal.
The applicant is encouraged to submit any other parts of the application for which he/she is requesting a preliminary
review and comments from the Department.
Additional modules and forms have been submitted (describe):
No additional items are submitted.
Note: Affidavits, notary seals and map seals are not required for a pre-application review.
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