In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Carbonate rock” means a rock primarily composed of calcium carbonate or magnesium carbonate. “Dewatering effects” means the lowering of ground water levels as a result of pumping ground water out of a surface mine. “Sinkhole” means a sudden subsidence or collapse of the land surface in an area where the bedrock is comprised of carbonate rock. “Zone of dewatering influence” means an area: Approved by the Department, based on Environment Article, §15-813, Annotated Code of Maryland, around a surface mine in karst terrane; In which dewatering of the surface mine may significantly interfere with water supply wells and may cause sudden subsidence of land; and In which the Department may require the permittee to: Replace water supplies that fail as a result of declining ground water levels; Repair property damage caused as a result of the sudden subsidence of the surface of the land; or Pay monetary compensation to the affected property owner if the subsidence cannot be repaired.