Pennsylvania law Section 4979.2 authorizes annual permits for transporting waste coal, beneficial combustion ash, and limestone on certain highways, with specific weight and axle requirements. It prohibits such permits on interstate highways and sets conditions for movement distances and vehicle configurations. The law aims to regulate heavy vehicle movements for these materials safely and efficiently.
Any vehicle transporting waste coal or beneficial combustion ash exceeding standard weight limits must obtain an annual permit, except on interstate highways.
Yes, vehicles must have at least six axles, not exceed 95,000 pounds gross weight, and no axle may carry more than 21,000 pounds.
No, permits are not issued for movement on interstate highways for these materials.
The maximum travel distance for limestone movement under this permit is 100 miles.