Md. Code Regs. 26.20.20.02

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

Section 26.20.20.02 - Protection of Ground Water Recharge Capacity

A. Surface mining activities shall be conducted in a manner that facilities restoration of the approximate pre-mining recharge capacity, through restoration of the capability of the reclaimed areas as a whole (excluding coal processing waste and underground development waste disposal areas and fills) to transmit water to the ground water system.

B. The recharge capacity shall be restored to a condition which:

(1) Supports the approved postmining land use;

(2) Minimizes disturbances to the prevailing hydrologic balance in the mine plan area and in adjacent areas; and

(3) Provides a rate of recharge that approximates the pre-mining recharge rate.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.20.02

Regulations .02 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.23 a A_K, 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.