Md. Code Regs. 26.20.01.01

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

Section 26.20.01.01 - Scope

The regulations in this subtitle contain requirements applicable to all surface mining of coal in the State, and the surface effects of deep mining of coal. The regulations are promulgated in accordance with the Maryland Strip Mining Program pursuant to the Federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 ( P.L. 95-87). Regulations become effective on the date of approval of the Maryland program by the Federal Office of Surface Mining or such later date as specified in the order of the Circuit Court for Allegany County in No. 35343, Equity.

Regulations .01 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.01 a A and B, 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.
Regulations .01A, B adopted; effective August 15, 1983 (10:16 Md. R. 1451)
Regulations .01B; amended effective April 3, 1981 (8:7 Md. R. 641)
Regulations .01B, amended as an emergency provision effective March 25, 1986 (13:8 Md. R. 889); emergency status extended to July 21, 1986 (13:15 Md. R. 1726); adopted permanently effective July 28, 1986 (13:15 Md. R. 1733)
Regulations .01 amended as an emergency provision effective July 26, 1982 (9:17 Md. R. 1688); emergency status extended to December 20, 1982 (9:23 Md. R. 2253); amended as an emergency provision effective February 25,1983 (10:6 Md. R. 535); emergency status expired June 25, 1983
Regulations .01amended effective September 28, 1992 (19:19 Md. R. 1704)