Md. Code Regs. 26.20.20.03

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

Section 26.20.20.03 - Protection of Streams

A. Land within 100 feet of a perennial stream or an intermittent stream may not be disturbed by surface mining activities unless the Bureau specifically authorizes surface mining activities closer to or through such a stream.

B. The Bureau may authorize the surface mining activities closer to or through a stream upon finding that:

(1) The activities will not cause or contribute to the violation of applicable State or federal water quality standards;

(2) The activities will not adversely affect the water quantity and quality or other environmental resources of the stream; and

(3) If there will be a temporary or permanent stream-channel diversion, the stream-channel diversion will comply with COMAR 26.20.21.04 a.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.20.03

Regulations .03 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.
Regulations .03 amended effective October 23, 1995 (22:21 Md. R. 1614)