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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" citation="COMAR 26.20.03.10" title_num="26" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="03" heading="In Situ Processing Activities.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This regulation applies to any person who conducts or intends to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations using in situ processing activities.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Any application for a permit for operations covered by this regulation shall be made according to all requirements applicable to underground mining activities. In addition, the mining and reclamation operations plan for operations involving in situ processing activities shall contain information establishing how those operations will be conducted in compliance with the requirements of COMAR 26.20.24.06, including:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Delineation of proposed holes and wells and production zone;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Specifications of drill holes and casings proposed to be used;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A plan for treatment, confinement, or disposal of all acid-forming, toxic-forming, or radioactive gases, solids, or liquids constituting a fire, health, safety, or environmental hazard caused by the mining and recovery process; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Plans for monitoring surface and ground water and air quality.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Bureau will not issue a permit for operations covered by this regulation, unless it first finds, in writing, that the operation will be conducted in compliance with all application requirements relating to underground mining activities, the Regulatory Program performance standards for underground mining activities, and COMAR 26.20.24.06.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>