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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" citation="COMAR 26.21.01.16" title_num="26" subtitle_num="21" chapter_num="01" heading="Reclamation Schedule.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The permittee shall begin reclamation activities required by this chapter as soon as practicable after mining starts, continuing concurrently with mineral extraction and, upon termination of mining, until the entire permit area is reclaimed.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If site conditions dictate that reclamation cannot begin until mineral extraction is terminated, the reasons for this delay shall be detailed in the mining and reclamation plan, and the reclamation shall begin within 30 days of the termination of mineral extraction.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The permittee shall complete reclamation in accordance with the mining and reclamation plan within 2 years after mineral extraction has terminated.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If reclamation cannot be successfully completed within 2 years after mineral extraction has been terminated, the permittee shall submit a written request to the Department providing:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The reasons for the delay;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A description of measures to stabilize affected land, prevent any pollution, and eliminate hazards to health and safety; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A written acknowledgement of the delay of the reclamation from the landowner if different from the permittee.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>