Document Citation: COMAR 26.20.03.10

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CODE OF MARYLAND REGULATIONS
TITLE 26. DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT
SUBTITLE 20. SURFACE COAL MINING AND RECLAMATION UNDER FEDERALLY APPROVED PROGRAM
CHAPTER 03. PERMIT APPLICATIONS--SPECIAL CATEGORIES OF MINING

Date:
08/31/2009

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.10 In Situ Processing Activities.

A. This regulation applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations using in situ processing activities.

B. Any application for a permit for operations covered by this regulation shall be made according to all requirements applicable to underground mining activities. In addition, the mining and reclamation operations plan for operations involving in situ processing activities shall contain information establishing how those operations will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of COMAR 26.20.24.06, including:

(1) Delineation of proposed holes and wells and production zone;

(2) Specifications of drill holes and casings proposed to be used;

(3) A plan for treatment, confinement, or disposal of all acid-forming, toxic-forming, or radioactive gases, solids, or liquids constituting a fire, health, safety, or environmental hazard caused by the mining and recovery process; and

(4) Plans for monitoring surface and ground water and air quality.

C. The Bureau will not issue a permit for operations covered by this regulation, unless it first finds, in writing, that the operation will be conducted in compliance with all application requirements relating to underground mining activities, the Regulatory Program performance standards for underground mining activities, and COMAR 26.20.24.06.