§ 15-519. Costs assumed by Department
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MD Code, Environment, § 15-519
§ 15-519. Costs assumed by Department
(a) If the Department finds that the probable total annual production at all locations of a surface coal mining operator will not exceed 300,000 tons, the cost of the following activities, which shall be performed by a qualified public or private laboratory or such other public or private qualified entity designated by the Department, shall be assumed by the Department upon written request of the operator in connection with a permit application:
(b) The Department shall provide or assume the cost of training coal operators that meet the qualifications in subsection (a) of this section concerning the preparation of permit applications and compliance with the Maryland Surface Mining Control Program, and shall ensure that qualified coal operators are aware of the assistance available under this section.
(c) A coal operator that receives assistance pursuant to this section shall reimburse the Department for the cost of the services rendered if the Department finds that the operator's actual and attributed annual production of coal for all locations exceeds 300,000 tons during the 12 months immediately following the date on which the operator is issued the surface coal mining and reclamation permit.
Credits
Added by Acts 1995, c. 460, § 1. Renumbered from Natural Resources § 7-515 by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 2, eff. July 1, 1995. Amended by Acts 1995, c. 488, § 16, eff. July 1, 1995.
MD Code, Environment, § 15-519, MD ENVIR § 15-519
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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