25 Pa. Code § 83.602

Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 49, December 7, 2024
Section 83.602 - Definitions

The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:

Act-The act of April 17, 1997 (P. L. 6, No. 3) which amended 75 Pa.C.S. (relating to the Vehicle Code) by adding 75 Pa.C.S. § 9106 (relating to dirt and gravel road maintenance).

Commission-The State Conservation Commission created by the Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§ 849-864).

Cooperating organization-An organization approved by the Commission to assist in implementing the act.

District-A conservation district as defined in the Conservation District Law (3 P. S. §§ 849-864).

Exceptional value-A stream or watershed which is designated as an exceptional value water under Chapter 93 (relating to water quality standards).

High quality-A stream or watershed which is designated as a high quality water under Chapter 93.

Performance standards-The administrative policies or technical requirements, or both, adopted by the Commission for the implementation of the Program, including standards that prohibit the use of materials or practices which are environmentally harmful.

Program-The Dirt and Gravel Road Maintenance Program.

Project area-A designated area where critical sediment or dust, or both, pollution problems have been identified.

Project participant-A municipality or State agency eligible to participate in a Program project under the act.

QAB-Quality Assurance Board-The administrative board impaneled by a district to administer the Program locally, under 75 Pa.C.S. § 9106(e).

QAB Advisory Committee-The advisory committee established by the Commission to assist and advise the Commission on the implementation and administration of the Program by local QABs.

Task Force on Dirt and Gravel Roads-The public/private sector, multi-agency task force which provides program guidance to the Commission on technical standards and other aspects of the Program.

25 Pa. Code § 83.602