Md. Code, Environment § 4-414
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 4-414, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§4–414.
Official statutory text
The Department of Natural Resources, in cooperation with other appropriate agencies, shall evaluate and monitor the dumping of all dredged spoil and similar type operations in the waters of the State. The frequency of monitoring during actual operations shall be sufficient to promptly identify any irregular or unanticipated occurrence within sufficient time to modify or terminate the operations before environmental damage occurs. All monitoring data shall be made available promptly to the public.
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