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Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTPart 4 - SUBTITLES 19-30Subtitle 20 - SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION UNDER FEDERALLY APPROVED PROGRAM
Chapter 26.20.11 - Designation of Areas as Unsuitable for Mining
Section 26.20.11.06 - Prospecting on Area Designated Unsuitable

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.11.06

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
Section 26.20.11.06 - Prospecting on Area Designated Unsuitable

Designation of any area as unsuitable for all or certain types of surface coal mining operations pursuant to this chapter does not prohibit coal prospecting in the area, if conducted in accordance with the Regulatory Program, and other applicable requirements. Prospecting on any lands designated unsuitable for surface coal mining operations must be approved by the Bureau to ensure that exploration does not interfere with any value for which the area has been designated unsuitable for surface coal mining.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.11.06

Regulations .06 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.11 a A_J, 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.