Md. Code Regs. 26.20.20.01

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

Section 26.20.20.01 - Ground Water Protection

A. Backfilled materials shall be placed so as to:

(1) Minimize contamination of ground water systems with acid, toxic, or otherwise harmful mine drainage;

(2) Minimize adverse effects of mining on ground water systems outside the permit area; and

(3) Support approved postmining land uses.

B. Pits, cuts, and other mine excavations or disturbances shall be located, designed, constructed, and utilized in such a manner as to prevent or control discharge of acid, toxic, or otherwise harmful mine drainage waters into ground water systems, and to prevent adverse impacts on the ground water systems or on approved postmining land uses.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.20.01

Regulations .01 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.23 a A_K, 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.