Cavage Mountain View Farm Quarry has applied for bond release under the PA Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act for SMP# 64200301 in South Canaan Township, Wayne County.
The requested release amount is $73,393.00 for the final reclamation of 17.7 acres, matching the total bond held on the permit.
The reclamation work, involving regrading and revegetation, was completed before July 2025.
Concerned parties can submit written comments, objections, or requests for a public hearing to the Department of Environmental Protection in Pottsville, PA, by March 30th, 2026.
It is essential for the public to engage in this process to ensure proper environmental reclamation and compliance with mining regulations.
— Original public notice (excerpt): Public Notice for Bond Release Notice is hereby given that Cavage Mountain View Farm Quarry. has requested bond release on SMP# 64200301 to the PA Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act. The permit was issued on 8/16/2021 and is located in South Canaan Township, Wayne County. The amount of release requested is $73,393.00 for final reclamation of 17.7 acres. The total bond held on the permit is $73,393.00. Reclamation work at the site consisted of regrading of disturbed area and revegatation. Reclamation work at the site was completed, and was totally completed prior to July, 2025. Written comments, objections and requests for public hearing or informal conference may be submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection, District Mining Operations, 5 West Laurel Boulevard, Pottsville, PA 17901 by March 30th, 2026 and must include the person's name, address, telephone number, and a brief statement as to the nature of the objection(s).… [Source]