Section 15-611 – Violations
(a) If the Department has reason to believe that a violation of this subtitle, any rules or regulations adopted under it, or the terms and conditions of a permit, including the approved mining and reclamation plan, has occurred, the Department shall serve written notice of a violation on the operator, specifying the facts constituting the apparent […]
Section 15-612 – Bond
(a) (1) After receiving notification that an application for a permit has been approved, but before commencing deep mining operations, the operator shall file a bond with the Department. (2) Before commencing operations on an additional opening not included in the original bond made in the application for a permit, the operator shall post an additional bond or […]
Section 15-613 – Forfeiture of Bond or Deposit
(a) The performance bond or cash deposit in lieu of a bond shall be forfeited on failure of the operator to perform in the manner set forth in the authorized mining and reclamation plan and to reclaim the land as provided for in the permit or on revocation of the permit. The Department shall notify the […]
Section 15-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Abandoned” means an operation from which coal has not been removed for a six-month period. (c) “Affected area” means: (i) the land within the permit area from which coal is removed and which is occupied by pillars; (ii) all land adjacent to the mine openings utilized […]
Section 15-602 – Legislative Intent
In this subtitle the General Assembly intends to provide for the reclamation of the land affected by deep mining operations; provide for the protection of the waters of the State that otherwise might be affected adversely by pollution from deep mines; and provide for the improvement of the health, welfare, and living conditions in the […]
Section 15-603 – Powers and Duties of Secretary Generally
(a) The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations for prevention of water pollution or damage to the land surface resulting from deep mining operations. The rules and regulations shall include standards and procedures for ensuring reclamation or sealing of mined areas after operations cease. (b) The Secretary may study and recommend and shall approve all procedures for […]
Section 15-604 – Disposition of Fees
All funds received by the Secretary from permit fees and surcharges shall be deposited to the credit of the Deep Mining Fund to be used only for the administration and implementation of this subtitle, including mine opening sealing and reclamation of subsidence damage.
Section 15-605 – License
(a) A person may not continue or commence operation of any deep mine as an operator within the State without first obtaining a license from the Department. (b) The application for a license shall be made in writing on a form the Department furnishes and accompanied by a $200 fee. The application shall contain the information concerning […]