For surface mining permits issued before the effective date of this regulation, for which the Department is to establish zones of dewatering influence in accordance with Environment Article, §15-812, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Department shall provide public notice and informational hearings in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

Authority: Environment Article, §§15-803 and 15-813, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 14, 2001 (28:9 Md. R. 891)