Md. Code Regs. 26.20.13.02

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

Section 26.20.13.02 - Temporary Casing and Sealing of Underground Openings

A. Each mine entry which is temporarily inactive, but has a further projected useful service under the approved permit application, shall be protected by barricades or other covering devices, and fenced and posted with signs, to prevent access into the entry and to identify the hazardous nature of the opening. These devices shall be periodically inspected and maintained in good operating condition by the person who conducts the underground mining activities.

B. Each exploration hole, other drill hole, or borehole, shaft, well, and other exposed underground opening which has been identified in the approved permit application for use to return underground development waste, coal processing waste, or water to underground workings, or to be used to monitor ground water conditions, shall be temporarily sealed until actual use.

Regulations .02 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.13 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.