Environmental
What is a 'mine subsidence' map and how should Pennsylvania buyers use it when purchasing property?
AA PADEP map showing the location of current coal mining operations only
BA map showing areas underlain by underground mines where subsidence risk exists, available from PADEP and county agencies, which buyers should review before purchasing in coal mining regions✓ Correct
CA federally required map provided at every Pennsylvania real estate closing
DA map used only by engineers and not relevant to real estate buyers
Explanation
Mine subsidence maps are available from PADEP's Bureau of Mine Safety and county planning offices, showing areas underlain by underground coal mines. Pennsylvania buyers considering property in coal mining regions (Luzerne, Carbon, Schuylkill, Greene, Washington, Fayette counties) should: review mine subsidence maps for the property, check whether mine operators provide subsidence insurance, consider purchasing Pennsylvania Mine Subsidence Insurance (PMSI) from PFMC, and include a subsidence investigation in their due diligence.
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