§ 14-108
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§14–108.
The Department shall deny the permit if the Department determines that:
(1)The proposed operation shall violate a requirement of this subtitle or a regulation adopted under this subtitle;
(2)The proposed drilling or well operation poses a substantial threat to public safety or a risk of significant adverse environmental impact to, but not limited to, the following:
(i)The Chesapeake Bay;
(ii)The Chesapeake Bay Critical Area;
(iii)Tidal or nontidal wetlands;
(iv)Endangered or threatened species, species in need of conservation, or the habitat of any of them;
(v)Historic properties under § 5A–326 of the State Finance and Procurement Article;
(vi)Populated areas;
(vii)Freshwater, estuarine, or marine fisheries; or
(viii)Other significant natural resources;
(3)The applicant has failed to receive applicable permits or approvals for the operation from all State and local regulatory units responsible for air and water pollution, sediment control, and zoning;
(4)The operation will constitute a significant physical hazard to a neighboring dwelling unit, school, church, hospital, commercial or industrial building, public road, or other public or private property in existence at the time of the application for the permit;
(5)The operation will have a significant adverse effect on the uses of a publicly owned park, forest, or recreation area in existence at the time of the application for the permit; or
(6)The applicant has not corrected any violations committed by the applicant under any prior permit.