(a) There is a Bureau of Mines, established as part of the Department. (b) The main office of the Bureau shall be located in either Garrett County or Allegany County. The Director of the Bureau, with the approval of the Secretary, shall select the location.
The Secretary shall appoint the Director of the Bureau of Mines who shall serve at the Secretary’s pleasure. The Director shall have executive ability and either a degree in mining engineering from an accredited institution of higher education or comparable knowledge in the principles and practices of mining, planning, design, conservation, and research, and experience […]
(a) The Bureau shall supervise the execution and enforcement of any law enacted for the health and safety of persons and protection and conservation of property within, about, or related to bituminous coal mines in the State. To this end, it shall adopt and enforce necessary rules and regulations after giving due notice. (b) The Bureau shall […]
(a) (1) There is a Land Reclamation Committee. It consists of the following 13 members: (i) Two members of the Department, including a chairman of the Committee appointed by the Secretary; (ii) A representative of the soil conservation district of Allegany County; (iii) A representative of the soil conservation district of Garrett County; (iv) Two members appointed by the Governor with […]
(a) (1) Before any person conducts surface coal mining and reclamation operations, the person shall obtain the Committee’s approval of the reclamation plan for the site. (2) Notwithstanding any provision of the State Government Article, public notice on pending applications provided in accordance with the provisions of this subtitle shall be the only notice required by law. (3) The […]
