Md. Code Regs. 26.21.01.26

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.21.01.26 - Archaeological Artifacts, Historical Sites, and Threatened and Endangered Species

A. An application for a permit shall indicate the existence of known archaeological artifacts, historical sites, threatened or endangered species, or species in need of conservation located within the property to be permitted. Threatened and endangered species are defined in Natural Resources Article, § 10-2 A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland. Species in need of conservation are listed in COMAR 08.03.08.

B. The Department may require an archaeological, historical, threatened and endangered species, or species in need of conservation evaluation of any site before issuance of a surface mining permit.

C. In order to prevent or minimize adverse effects on these special State resources, the Department may deny or modify an application for a surface mining permit in any area where the existence of artifacts of archaeological value, historical structures, threatened and endangered species, or species in need of conservation have been documented.

Md. Code Regs. 26.21.01.26