# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 20 — Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Under Federally Approved Program

### Chapter 25 — Soil Conservation

#### Regulation .01 Clearing and Disposal of Trees and Shrubs.

*COMAR 26.20.25.01*

All trees and shrubs shall be cut and removed from the affected area. Shrubs or brush removed from the disturbed area shall be buried at the bottom of the pit, separate from any acid or toxic materials, or in other suitable locations approved by the Bureau.