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"4VAC25-130-817.11. Signs and markers. (d) Perimeter markers. The perimeter of a permit area <br />shall be clearly marked prior to the permit review conducted by the division's field enforcement <br />personnel. The perimeter shall be clearly marked by flagging, stakes or signs. All markers shall <br />be easily visible from adjacent markers. The approximate outer perimeter of the solid portion of <br />any pre-existing bench shall be closely marked prior to permit review. " <br />West Virginia also does not differentiate between surface and underground mines in terms of <br />perimeter markers. Again, markers around the permit area are required with no mention of <br />markers along the edges of surface operations and facilities of underground coal mines. Title 38, <br />Series 2 of the West Virginia Surface Mining Reclamation Rule states "§38-2-14. Performance <br />Standards In addition to the requirements of the Act, the following performance standards shall <br />be applicable to both surface and underground mining operations. ".... "14.1.b. Perimeter <br />Marker. Prior to initial disturbance, suitable markers made of durable material shall be <br />established to permanently mark the perimeter of the area under permit. The assigned permit <br />number shall be affixed to the permanent perimeter marker. Other markers may be used to <br />delineate the boundaries of the proposed permit area. " <br />Ohio does not differentiate between surface and underground mines in terms of perimeter <br />markers. OAC 1501:13-9-01(C) states " (C) An applicant shall define the perimeter of the <br />proposed permit area by means of clearly visible markers prior to filing an application for a <br />permit. Such markers shall substantially comply with the following:" OAC 1501:13-12-01 " <br />Underground operations. (A) Underground operations shall comply with Chapters 1501:13-1 to <br />1501:13-14 of the Administrative Code except where indicated otherwise. " No mention is made <br />of marking the outer footprint of surface operations and facilities of underground coal mines. <br />Maryland does not differentiate between surface and underground (deep) mines in terms of <br />perimeter markers. Title 26 Subtitle 20 Chapter 13 ".01 General. All surface operations and <br />activities conducted in conjunction with deep mining of coal pursuant to Environment Article, <br />Title 15, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland, shall comply with the requirements of this <br />subtitle. This includes provisions relating to permit applications, bonding, and insurance, as well <br />as all performance and reclamation standards. In addition, the following regulations in this <br />chapter set out special requirements applicable to deep mines. " Per Title 26 Subtitle 20 Surface <br />Coal Mining and Reclamation Under Federally approved Program, Chapter 18 Signs and <br />Markers, ".03 Perimeter Markers. All perimeter markers shall clearly mark the perimeter of the <br />permit area before and during surface mining activities. The markers shall be, at a minimum, 2 <br />inch diameter pipes or wood posts or metal posts driven into the earth with a minimum of 3 feet <br />exposed to mark the beginning and ending points of the permit area and any other point <br />necessary to clearly identify the permit area. They shall be identified by painting the exposed <br />portion red or other color as indicated in the permit application. Other marker specifications <br />may be used if approved by the Bureau. " No mention is made of marking the outer footprint of <br />surface operations and facilities of underground coal mines. <br />Likewise, Montana does not differentiate between surface and underground mines in terms of <br />perimeter markers. The Administrative Rules of the State of Montana states: "17.24.524 Signs