Section 15-901 – Terms
The Interstate Mining Compact is hereby enacted into law and entered into with all other jurisdictions legally joining therein in the form substantially as follows: Article I Findings and Purposes (a) The party states find that: 1. Mining and the contributions thereof to the economy and well–being of every state are of basic significance. 2. The effects of […]
Section 15-902 – Commission to File Copies of Bylaws With Department
In accordance with Article V (i) of the compact, the Commission shall file copies of its bylaws and any amendments thereto with the Department of the Environment.
Section 15-1001 – Enumeration
(a) Any person who violates any provision of this title is guilty of a misdemeanor. Upon conviction in a court of competent jurisdiction, unless another penalty is specifically provided elsewhere in this title, the person is subject to a fine not exceeding $500, with costs imposed in the discretion of the court. (b) Any person found guilty […]
Section 15-1101 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means Board of Public Works. (c) “Department” means the Department of the Environment. (d) “Land” means real property, including improvements, rights–of–way, water, riparian or other vested rights, easements, privileges, and any other estate or interest in real property.
Section 15-1102 – Legislative Intent; Administration of Abandoned Mine Reclamation Program
It is the intention of the General Assembly to promote the reclamation of mined areas left without adequate reclamation which continue to degrade the quality of the environment, prevent or damage the beneficial use of land or water resources, or endanger use of land or water resources, or endanger the health or safety of the […]
Section 15-1103 – Funds
(a) Except for funds deposited in the Acid Mine Drainage Abatement and Treatment Fund under subsection (b) of this section, any funds the Department receives pursuant to Title IV of the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 shall be deposited, together with any other funds appropriated for the purposes of this subtitle, in […]
Section 15-1104 – Rules and Regulations; Cooperative Projects
(a) The Department is authorized to promulgate and enforce any rules and regulations necessary for the administration of this subtitle. (b) The Department may enter into cooperative projects with other states or governmental bodies in order to carry out the purposes of this subtitle.
Section 15-1105 – Development of Reclamation Plan; Federal Approval; Application for and Use of Funds
(a) The Department is authorized to develop a reclamation plan in accordance with the provisions of the federal Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977, and to submit such plan to the federal government for approval pursuant to that Act. (b) Subsequent to federal approval of the reclamation plan, the Department may apply for and accept […]
Section 15-1106 – Priorities in Expenditure of Funds; Lands and Water Eligible for Reclamation Expenditures
(a) The expenditure of funds available for the purposes of this subtitle shall reflect the following priorities in the order stated: (1) The protection of public health, safety, general welfare, and property from extreme danger of adverse effects of coal mining practices; (2) The protection of public health, safety, and general welfare from adverse effects of coal mining […]
Section 15-1107 – Order Authorizing Entry for Purpose of Reclamation; Lien on Land; Determination of Increase in Land’s Market Value
(a) (1) The Department may seek an order from the circuit court for the county in which the land or water resources is located authorizing the Department, its agents, employees, or contractors to enter upon the property adversely affected by past coal mining practices and any other property to have access to the affected property and to […]