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Title 26 - DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTPart 4 - SUBTITLES 19-30Subtitle 20 - SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION UNDER FEDERALLY APPROVED PROGRAM
Chapter 26.20.27 - Waste Handling
Section 26.20.27.08 - Disposal of Non-Coal Wastes

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.27.08

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Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
Section 26.20.27.08 - Disposal of Non-Coal Wastes
A. Non-coal wastes including, but not limited to, grease, lubricants, paints, flammable liquids, garbage, abandoned mining machinery, lumber, and other combustibles generated during surface mining activities shall be placed and stored in a controlled manner in a designated portion of the permit area. Placement and storage shall ensure that leachate and surface runoff do not degrade surface or ground water, fires are prevented, and that the area remains stable and suitable for reclamation and revegetation compatible with the natural surroundings.
B. Final disposal of non-coal wastes shall be in a designated disposal site in the permit area or a State-approved solid waste disposal area. Disposal sites shall be designed and constructed with appropriate water barriers on the bottom and sides of the site. Wastes shall be routinely compacted and covered to prevent combustion and wind-borne waste. When the disposal is completed, a minimum of 2 feet of soil cover shall be placed over the site, slopes stabilized, and revegetation accomplished. Operation of the disposal site shall be conducted in accordance with all local, State, and federal requirements.
C. Non-coal waste may not be deposited in a refuse pile or impounding structure. An excavation for a non-coal mine waste disposal site may not be located within 8 feet of any coal outcrop or coal storage area.
D. Any non-coal mine waste defined as "hazardous" under § 3001 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act ( PL 94-580) shall be handled in accordance with the requirements of Subtitle C of RCRA and any implementing regulations.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.27.08

Regulations .08 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.33 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.