# Maryland and Pennsylvania Regulatory Programs
> **Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement** · Notice of decision. · Published 1995-07-28 · Effective 1995-07-28 · 60 FR 38685
## Document
- **Document number:** 95-18582
- **Category:** mining
- **Sub-agency:** Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
- **State:** MD
- **Federal Register citation:** 60 FR 38685
- **CFR reference:** 30 CFR 920
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1995/07/28/95-18582/maryland-and-pennsylvania-regulatory-programs)
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