mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · MD · Published 2004-06-17 · Effective 2004-06-17 · 69 FR 33848
Document
Document number
04-13674
Federal Register citation
69 FR 33848
CFR reference
30 CFR 920
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule; approval of amendment.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
MD
Publication date
2004-06-17
Effective date
2004-06-17
Interior docket
MD-053-FOR
Abstract
We are approving an amendment to the Maryland regulatory program (the Maryland program) under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the Act). The program amendment consists of changes to the Annotated Code of Maryland as contained in House Bill 893. The amendment requires the Department of the Environment to take action for permit applications, permit revisions, and revised applications within certain time periods. The amendment is intended to require the timely review of applications for open-pit mining permits.