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Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTPart 4 - SUBTITLES 19-30Subtitle 20 - SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION UNDER FEDERALLY APPROVED PROGRAM
Chapter 26.20.17 - Existing Structures
Section 26.20.17.03 - Existing Structure

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.17.03

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024
Section 26.20.17.03 - Existing Structure
A. If the Bureau finds that the existing structure cannot be reconstructed without causing significant harm to the environment or public health or safety, the applicant will be required to abandon and reclaim the existing structure.
B. The structure may not be used for or to facilitate surface coal mining operations after the effective date of issuance of the Regulatory Program permit.
C. Abandonment of the structure shall proceed on a schedule approved by the Bureau.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.17.03

Regulations .03 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.20 a A, B_E, and F, 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.