Md. Code Regs. 26.20.27.10

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

Section 26.20.27.10 - Site Preparation for Coal Mine Waste Impounding Structures

Before coal mine waste is placed at a dam or embankment site:

A. All vegetative and organic materials shall be removed from the site and disposed of in an approved manner and location. All topsoil shall be removed and handled in accordance with COMAR 26.20.25.02 a.

B. Surface drainage that may cause instability or erosion to the embankment area, or the embankment features, whether during construction or after completion, shall be diverted away from the embankment by diversion ditches. Diversions that are designed to divert drainage from the upstream area or from the surface of the facility shall be designed to carry the peak runoff from a 100-year, 6-hour precipitation event. The diversion shall be maintained to prevent blockage, and sediment control measures shall be provided at the discharge of each diversion ditch before entry into natural watercourses.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.27.10

Regulations .10 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.33 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.