Md. Code Regs. 26.20.29.03

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

Section 26.20.29.03 - Plant Species Selection and Land Treatment

A. All planting plans, including trees and shrubs, shall include provisions for a herbaceous cover. The selection of plant species shall be based on proposed postmining land use, elevation, and soil conditions.

B. Establishment of a temporary or permanent herbaceous vegetative cover requires the following treatment:

(1) Preparation of a seed bed by discing, harrowing, or other methods, if an adequate seed bed does not exist;

(2) Application of lime to obtain a proper pH for the seed mixture to be planted, with minimum rate of 4 tons of lime per acre required, although a liming rate based on a soil analysis may be substituted for the minimum rate;

(3) Application of fertilizer to ensure proper nutrients for plant growth, with minimum rate of 400 pounds per acre of 10-20-20 or equivalent required, although a fertilizer rate based on soil analysis may be substituted for the minimum rate;

(4) Inoculation of legume seed with proper strain, and triple the inoculation rate if hydroseeded;

(5) Protection of seeded area from livestock grazing and harvesting;

(6) Fall seeding of legumes to be completed by September 1; and

(7) Spring planting of seedlings to be completed before May 1.

Md. Code Regs. 26.20.29.03

Regulations .03 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.35 a A_G, 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.