Effluent Guidelines

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Coal Mining

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Introduction
Section 1: Hydrologic and Sediment Control BMPs
- Control of Infiltrating Surface Water
- Control of Infiltrating Goundwater
- Sediment Control and Revegetation
Section 2: Geochemical Best Management Practices
- Sampling
- Alkaline Addition
- Induces Alkaline Recharge
- Special Handling
- Bactericides
Section 3: Operational Best Management Practices
Section 4: Passive Treatment Technologies
Section 5: Integration of Best Management Practices
Section 6: Efficiencies of Best Management Practices
Section 7: Best Management Practices - Costs
Appendices (PDF) (712 K, 100 pp.)
- EPA Coal Remining Database - 61 State Data Packages
- Pennsylvania Remining Site Study
- Interstate Mining Compact Commission Solicitation Sheet Response Summary