If a borrow pit was between 5 and 30 acres on October 1, 1993 and was not licensed as required under this article, its owner or operator is not required to obtain a license under this article if:

1. 1. Notice of intent to comply Pursuant to section 490‑C, the owner or operator of the pit files a notice of intent to comply no later than:

   1. A. April 1, 1995, for pits having reclaimed or unreclaimed areas that drain externally or having reclaimed or unreclaimed areas where internal drainage is achieved with berms or other structures; or

      [PL 1995, c. 287, §3 (AMD).]

   2. B. October 1, 1995, for pits where all reclaimed and unreclaimed lands are naturally internally drained; and

      [PL 1995, c. 287, §3 (AMD).]

   [PL 1995, c. 287, §3 (AMD).]

2. 2. Adherence to compliance schedule By October 1, 1996:

   1. A. All reclaimed and unreclaimed areas that were not naturally internally drained on October 1, 1993 are stabilized or reclaimed;

      [PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW).]

   2. B. All other conditions existing on October 1, 1993 comply with the performance standards under article 7; and

      [PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW).]

   3. C. All activities conducted after filing a notice of intent to comply are conducted in compliance with article 7.

      [PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW).]

   [PL 1995, c. 287, §4 (AMD).]

PL 1993, c. 350, §4 (NEW). PL 1995, c. 287, §§3,4 (AMD). PL 1995, c. 700, §7 (AMD).