# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 21 — Mining

### Chapter 02 — Zone of Dewatering Influence

#### Regulation .06 Request for Contested Case Hearing.

*COMAR 26.21.02.06*

A. Water Supply Replacement.

  (1) Within 14 days of the mailing date of a decision by the Department regarding the replacement of a water supply, an aggrieved party may make a written request for a contested case hearing.

  (2) The request for a contested case hearing shall be in writing and shall clearly state the reasons for the request and the remedy sought.

  (3) A request for a contested case hearing does not stay the findings of the Department in regard to water supply replacement.

  (4) An aggrieved party may request a stay of the final decision of the Department as provided in Environment Article, §5-204(h), Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Sinkhole Damage.

  (1) Within 14 days of the mailing date of any decision by the Department regarding the repair of a sinkhole, an aggrieved party may make written request for a contested case hearing.

  (2) The request for a contested case hearing shall be in writing and shall clearly state the reasons for the request and the remedy sought.

  (3) A request for a contested case hearing does not stay the findings of the Department in regard to sinkhole damage and repair.

  (4) An aggrieved party may request a stay of the final decision of the Department as provided in Environment Article, §5-204(h), Annotated Code of Maryland.