disturbance activity involving the preparation and maintenance
of soil for the production of agricultural crops. The term
includes no-till cropping methods.
"Animal heavy use area." Barnyard, feedlot, loafing area,
exercise lot or other similar area on an agricultural operation
where due to the concentration of animals it is not possible to
establish and maintain vegetative cover of a density capable of
minimizing accelerated erosion and sedimentation by usual
planting methods. The term does not include an entrance, pathway
or walkway between areas where animals are housed or kept in
concentration.
"Conservation district." A conservation district, as defined
in section 3(c) of the act of May 15, 1945 (P.L.547, No.217),
known as the Conservation District Law, that has a delegation
agreement executed with the department to administer and enforce
all or a portion of the requirements under 25 Pa. Code Ch. 102
(relating to erosion and sediment control).
"Department." The Department of Environmental Protection of
the Commonwealth.
"Earth disturbance." A construction activity or other human
activity that disturbs the surface of the land.
"Expedited application." An application for a permit that is
signed and sealed by a licensed professional.
"Licensed professional." A professional engineer, landscape
architect, geologist or land surveyor licensed to practice in
this Commonwealth.
"No-till cropping methods." The practice of planting crops
with minimal mechanical tillage.
"Oil and gas activities." Activities associated with oil and
gas exploration, production, gathering, processing, treatment
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