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Non-Coal Surface Mining Permit

Mining Program - Minerals, Oil, & Gas Division

A permit is required for mineral extraction operations that will result in a land disturbance of one (1) acre or more. Minerals are defined as any substance of commercial value found in natural deposits on or in the earth. This includes, but is not limited to, clay, gravel, metallic ores, sand, soil, and stone. Coal is specifically excluded from this definition. Permits must be renewed every five (5) years and are subject to unlimited renewals.

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90 - 120   Days
$18.50 - $3,000 (per permit transaction)

Nontidal Waterway and 100-Year Floodplain, and Permit to Construct or Change Conduits, Pipes, or Other Devices Pertaining to Potomac River (Nontidal Wetlands and Waterway Permits, Authorizations to Proceed, Regional Letters of Authorization,

Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program

Authorize activities that change the course, current or cross-section of waters of the State.

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90 days-1  90 days-1
$0 - $980

Nontidal Wetlands (Nontidal Wetlands and Waterway Permits, Letters of Authorization, Regional Letters of Authorization,)

Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program

Authorize permanent and temporary impacts to nontidal wetlands and the nontidal wetland buffer.

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180 - 365  Days
$0 - $980

Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Permit

Mining Program - Minerals, Oil, & Gas Division

A valid permit is required for any operator undertaking the extraction of oil or natural gas from the earth. This authorization specifically covers the production of oil or gas via a drilled well. It is important to note that, due to Maryland's enacted moratorium on hydraulic fracturing (hydrofracking), the State has not received any applications for new wells since the moratorium took effect.

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90 - 120   Days
$0