mining · Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement · MD · Published 1995-07-28 · Effective 1995-07-28 · 60 FR 38685
Document
Document number
95-18582
Federal Register citation
60 FR 38685
CFR reference
30 CFR 920
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of decision.
Category
mining
Sub-agency
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
State
MD
Publication date
1995-07-28
Effective date
1995-07-28
Abstract
OSM is announcing its decision on initial enforcement of underground coal mine subsidence control and water replacement requirements in Maryland and Pennsylvania. Amendments to the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA) and the implementing Federal regulations require that underground coal mining operations conducted after October 24, 1992: Promptly repair or compensate for subsidence-caused material damage to noncommercial buildings and to occupied dwellings and related structures; and promptly replace drinking, domestic, and residential water supplies that have been adversely affected by underground coal mining. After consultation with Maryland and Pennsylvania and consideration of public comments, OSM has decided that initial enforcement in Maryland will be accomplished through the State enforcement and in Pennsylvania through State and OSM enforcement.