Railroad loops, spurs, sidings, surface conveyor systems, chutes, aerial tramways, or other transportation facilities shall be designed, constructed or reconstructed, and maintained, and the area restored in order to:

1. A. Prevent damage to fish, wildlife, and related environmental values;
2. B. Prevent additional contributions of suspended solids to streamflow or runoff outside the permit area; any contributions may not be in excess of the effluent limitations of the Regulatory Program;
3. C. Control and minimize diminution or degradation of water quality and quantity;
4. D. Control and minimize erosion and siltation;
5. E. Control and minimize air pollution;
6. F. Prevent damage to public or private property.

Authority: Environment Article, §15-503, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date:

Regulations .01—.07 and .08—.09 were previously codified as COMAR 08.13.09.22A—G and V—W, respectively. Recodification occurred in April, 1993. For a history of these regulations before April, 1993, see "Administrative History of COMAR 08.13.09 before April, 1993" which follows COMAR 26.20.01.

Chapter recodified from COMAR 08.20.19 to COMAR 26.20.19, June 1996

Chapter revised effective February 5, 2001 (28:2 Md. R. 105)