Md. Code Regs. 26.20.16.04

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 26.20.16.04 - Filing for Assistance

Each application for assistance under the Small Operators Assistance Program shall contain, at a minimum:

A. A statement of intent to file a permit application.

B. The names and addresses of the potential permit applicant, and of the potential operator if different from the applicant.

C. A schedule of the estimated total production of coal from the proposed permit area and all other locations from which production is attributed to the applicant. The schedule shall include for each location:

(1) The name under which coal is or will be mined;

(2) The permit number and Mining Enforcement and Safety Administration identification number;

(3) The actual coal production for the year preceding the application for assistance and that portion of the production attributed to the applicant; and

(4) The estimated coal production for each year of the proposed permit and that portion attributed to the applicant.

D. A description of:

(1) The method of surface coal mining operation proposed;

(2) The anticipated starting and termination dates of mining operations;

(3) The number of acres of land to be affected by the proposed mining; and

(4) A general statement on the probable depth and thickness of the coal resource, including a statement of reserves in the permit area and the method by which they were calculated.

E. A U.S. Geological Survey topographic map of 1:24,000 scale or larger or other topographic map of equivalent detail which clearly shows:

(1) The area of land to be affected and the natural drainage above and below the affected area;

(2) The names of property owners within the area to be affected and of adjacent lands;

(3) The location of existing structures and developed water sources within the area to be affected and on adjacent lands;

(4) The location of existing and proposed test boring or core samplings; and

(5) The location and extent of known working of any underground mines.

F. Copies of documents which show that:

(1) The applicant has a legal right to enter and commence mining within the permit area; and

(2) A legal right of entry has been obtained for the U.S. Office of Surface Mining, the Bureau, and laboratory personnel to inspect the lands to be mined and adjacent lands which may be affected to collect environmental data or install necessary instruments.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.16.04

Regulations .04 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.17 a A_H, respectively. Recodification occurred in April, 1993. For a history of these regulations before April, 1993, see "Administrative History of COMAR 08.13.09 before April, 1993" which follows COMAR 26.20.01.