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Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTPart 4 - SUBTITLES 19-30Subtitle 20 - SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION UNDER FEDERALLY APPROVED PROGRAM
Chapter 26.20.25 - Soil Conservation
Section 26.20.25.03 - Slides

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.25.03

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024
Section 26.20.25.03 - Slides
A. An undisturbed natural barrier shall be provided beginning at the elevation of the lowest coal seam to be mined, and extending from the outslope for such distance as may be determined by the Bureau as is needed to assure stability. The barrier shall be retained in place to prevent slides and erosion.
B. At any time a slide occurs which may have a potential affect on public property, health, safety, or the environment, the person who conducts the surface mining activities shall notify the Bureau by the fastest available means and comply with any remedial measures required by the Bureau.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.25.03

Regulations .03 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.30 a, .31, and .37, 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.