Section 15-806 – Surface Mine Inspectors
The Department may employ qualified surface mine inspectors and other personnel deemed necessary by the Department to enforce the provisions of this subtitle and any rules and regulations adopted under it. The Department shall establish standards of qualification for surface mine inspectors, particularly as regards the disciplines of mining engineering, civil engineering, water quality, geology, […]
Section 15-807 – Surface Mining License
(a) Except as otherwise provided in this subtitle, a person may not engage in surface mining within the State without first obtaining a surface mining license. (b) An application for a license shall be in writing and on a form prepared and furnished by the Department. If the application is made by a corporation, partnership, or association […]
Section 15-808 – Surface Mining Permit Generally
(a) A licensee may not engage in surface mining within the State except on affected land that is covered by a valid surface mining permit. (b) The application shall be in writing and on a form prepared and furnished by the Department and shall fully state the information called for. In addition, the applicant may be required […]
Section 15-809 – Review of Application and Accompanying Documents; Notice; Hearing
(a) On receipt of an application and accompanying documents, the Department shall review it and make further inquiries, inspections, or examinations as necessary or desirable for proper evaluation. If the Department objects to any part of the application or accompanying documents, it shall notify promptly the applicant by certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark […]