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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-214 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part III - Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council|Section 7-214 - Compensation

    A member of the Council:        (1)    May not receive compensation as a member of the Council; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-215 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part III - Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory Council|Section 7-215 - Duties of Council

    The Council shall advise and assist the Department in:         (1)    Identifying any hazardous substance as a controlled hazardous substance;        (2)    Developing rules and regulations for the management and disposal of controlled hazardous substances; and        (3)    Developing separate rules and regulations that relate to management and disposal of low-level nuclear wastes.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-218 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part IV - State Hazardous Substance Control Fund|Section 7-218 - Fund Established

    There is a State Hazardous Substance Control Fund.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-219 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part IV - State Hazardous Substance Control Fund|Section 7-219 - Financing of Fund

    All application and permit fees, renewal fees, transporting vehicle certification fees, and all other funds collected by the Department under this subtitle, including any civil or administrative penalty or any fine imposed by a court under the provisions of this subtitle, shall be paid into the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-220 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part IV - State Hazardous Substance Control Fund|Section 7-220 - Use of Fund

    (a)    The Department shall use the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund for activities by the Department and by any local or State agency, with the approval of the Department that are related to identifying, monitoring, and controlling the proper disposal, storage, transportation, or treatment of hazardous substances, including program development for these activities.    (b)    There shall be a separate account within the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund of moneys made available under loan authorizations or by funds appropriated in the State budget for:        (1)    All costs incurred by the State for removal, restoration, or remedial action, including the restoration of natural resources where feasible, and site maintenance and monitoring in response to a release or threatened release of any hazardous substance, to the extent the costs are not reimbursable under the federal act;        (2)    All cost incurred by the State in monitoring and assessing the effect on public health and natural resources of any site at which a hazardous substance is or may be present, including the costs of any subsurface borings and any analysis of samples taken, the costs of investigations conducted for the purpose of defining necessary remedial action, and the costs of litigation expenses incurred in obtaining reimbursement for expenditures;        (3)    The State share mandated under § 104(c)(3) of the federal act;        (4)    All cost incurred in providing public information concerning a site that does or may contain a hazardous substance; and        (5)    Costs resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances whether or not the hazardous substance was placed at the site, released, or threatened to be released before July 1, 1985.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-221 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part IV - State Hazardous Substance Control Fund|Section 7-221 - Reimbursements

    (a)    All expenditures from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund made by the Department under § 7-220(b) of this subtitle in response to a release or a threatened release of a hazardous substance at a particular site shall be reimbursed to the Department for the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund by the responsible person for the release or the threatened release.    (b)    (1)    In addition to any other legal action authorized by this subtitle, the Attorney General may bring an action to recover costs and interest from any responsible person who fails to make a reimbursement as required under subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    (i)    In an action under paragraph (1) of this subsection to recover costs, the State shall make a good faith effort to identify and seek recovery against all responsible persons.            (ii)    The State shall seek recovery on an apportionment basis in accordance with a person’s contribution to the situation or problem, when there is a reasonable basis for determining the contribution of a responsible person.            (iii)    Reimbursement in any other case shall not be apportioned.    (c)    The Department may recover costs for the Fund resulting from releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances whether or not the hazardous substance was placed at the site, released, or threatened to be released before July 1, 1985.    (d)    Except as otherwise provided in subsection (b) of this section, a person who is liable for a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance under this subtitle is subject to the Uniform Contribution Among Tort-Feasors Act under Title 3, Subtitle 14 of the Courts Article, including a right of contribution, as if that person had caused an injury in tort.    (e)    A responsible person against whom a legal action is brought under subsection (b) of this section for a release or threatened release of a hazardous substance may move to join any other responsible person under the Maryland Rules.    (f)    Upon request by the Department, and after reasonable notice, a person shall provide to the Department any existing information or documents relating to:        (1)    The identification, nature, and quantity of any hazardous substance which is or has been generated, treated, stored, or disposed of at a site or facility, or transported to a site or facility; and        (2)    The nature or extent of a release of a hazardous substance at or from a site or facility.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-222 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part IV - State Hazardous Substance Control Fund|Section 7-222 - Release of Hazardous Substances Into Environment

    (a)    If any hazardous substance is released or there is a substantial threat of a release into the environment, unless the Secretary determines that a removal and remedial action will be done properly and in a timely manner by the owner or operator of the facility from which the release or threat of release emanates, or by any other responsible party, the Secretary may:        (1)    Enter any site or facility to carry out the provisions of this section; and        (2)    (i)    Act consistent with the State Hazardous Substance Response Plan to remove or arrange for the removal of and provide for remedial action relating to the hazardous substance at any time, including its removal from any contaminated natural resources;            (ii)    When the Secretary determines that there may be an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or the environment, take any other response measure consistent with the State Hazardous Substance Response Plan necessary to protect the public health or welfare or the environment; or            (iii)    In addition to any other action authorized under this subtitle, when the Secretary determines that there may be an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or welfare or to the environment, issue orders to or seek injunctive relief against responsible persons as may be necessary to protect the public health and welfare or the environment.    (b)    The Department in any removal or remedial action under this subtitle may not duplicate removal or remedial actions taken under the federal act.    (c)    If entry to enable the Secretary to carry out the provisions of this section is denied, the Secretary may:        (1)    Obtain a search warrant pursuant to § 7–256.1 of this subtitle; or        (2)    Obtain an injunction to enter.    (d)    (1)    On or after October 1, 2009, a responsible person that possesses a sample result or other environmental assessment that indicates the release of a hazardous substance into the environment, at or above a threshold established in accordance with paragraph (2) of this subsection, shall report the finding immediately to the Department.        (2)    In determining a reportable threshold of a release of a hazardous substance, the Department shall consider:            (i)    The quantity of a hazardous substance;            (ii)    The associated risk factors of a hazardous substance; and            (iii)    Any other factor determined necessary by the Department.        (3)    On or before June 30, 2009, the Department shall adopt regulations to implement the provisions of this subsection.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-224 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part V - General Provisions|Section 7-224 - Prohibited Acts

    (a)    Except as otherwise permitted in Title 9, Subtitle 3 of this article, a person may not store, discharge, treat, or dispose of a controlled hazardous substance in this State except:        (1)    In a controlled hazardous substance facility; and        (2)    In accordance with this subtitle.    (b)    A person may not treat or discharge low-level nuclear waste or establish or operate a facility for the storage or disposal of low-level nuclear waste except in accordance with this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-225 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part V - General Provisions|Section 7-225 - High-Level Nuclear Waste Facility Prohibited

    (a)    In this section, “high-level nuclear waste” means:        (1)    Spent nuclear reactor fuel;        (2)    Liquid waste that results from the operation, in a facility for reprocessing spent nuclear fuel, of a first cycle solvent extraction system or an equivalent system;        (3)    Concentrated waste from the operation, in a facility for reprocessing spent nuclear reactor fuel, of a subsequent cycle solvent extraction system or an equivalent system; or        (4)    Any solid into which any waste that is described in item (2) or (3) of this subsection has been converted.    (b)    This section does not apply to the federal government, this State, any county, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of this State, or any of their units.    (c)    Except as expressly otherwise required by federal law, a person may not establish or operate a high-level nuclear waste facility for the treatment, permanent storage, or disposal of any high-level nuclear waste or transuranic waste.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-226 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part V - General Provisions|Section 7-226 - Controlled Hazardous Substance Notification Report

    (a)    This section does not apply to any controlled hazardous substance that is:        (1)    Used for residential purposes; or        (2)    Regulated by the State Department of Agriculture.    (b)    Any person who generates, uses, treats, stores, or disposes of a controlled hazardous substance at any time after 6 months from the date the Department issues a rule or regulation that identifies the hazardous substance to be a controlled hazardous substance shall file a report with the Department.    (c)    The report required by this section:        (1)    Shall be filed within a time set by the Department;        (2)    Shall be on the form provided by the Department; and        (3)    Shall include the following information about the controlled hazardous substance, if applicable:            (i)    Name of the hazardous substance.            (ii)    Volume.            (iii)    Quantity.            (iv)    Level and kind of radioactivity.            (v)    Half-life.            (vi)    Manner of management.            (vii)    Manner of disposal.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-227 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part V - General Provisions|Section 7-227 - Interstate Compact on Low-Level Nuclear Waste

    (a)    On behalf of this State, the Governor may negotiate an interstate compact for the storage or disposal of low-level nuclear wastes on a regional basis.    (b)    Unless federal law provides otherwise, any interstate compact negotiated under this section shall include provisions that limit the storage or disposal of any low-level nuclear waste under the interstate compact to low-level nuclear wastes produced in states that are members of the interstate compact.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-228 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part V - General Provisions|Section 7-228 - Condemnation by Department

    (a)    On behalf of this State and in accordance with the Real Property Article, the Department may acquire, by condemnation, any interest in land or facility if the Department determines that:        (1)    The condemnation is necessary to perform the duties imposed by this subtitle or for any other purpose authorized under this subtitle;        (2)    The land or facility poses a substantial threat to the public health; or        (3)    Any future disturbance of the land would pose a substantial threat to the natural resources of this State.    (b)    On behalf of this State, the Department may recover the cost of acquiring any land or facility which is acquired through condemnation under this section from any responsible person.    (c)    (1)    If an interest in land that was acquired under this section is not needed to carry out the provisions of this subtitle, the Department shall dispose of the land as soon as practicable.        (2)    The Department first shall offer the interest in land to the prior owner who shall have the right to purchase the land from the Department by paying the same amount paid by the Department to that owner at the time of condemnation.        (3)    If the prior owner does not exercise the rights conferred by this subsection, the Department shall dispose of the interest in land through public sale, taking into account the following factors:            (i)    The full recovery of any expenditures from the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund;            (ii)    To the extent practicable, the sale of the interest in land shall be at the fair market value;            (iii)    The effect of the sale on surrounding land values or uses; and            (iv)    The potential for public use of the interest in land by another public agency.        (4)    If the State recovers the cost of acquisition from any person under subsection (b) of this section, the State shall reimburse that person out of the proceeds of the sale of the interest in land.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-229 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part V - General Provisions|Section 7-229 - Immunity of Persons Providing Assistance in Connection With Release of Hazardous Substances or Materials

    A person who is called on for assistance in an emergency has the immunity from civil liability or penalty described under § 5-617 of the Courts and Judicial Proceedings Article as a result of assistance or advice rendered in:         (1)    Mitigating the effects of an actual or threatened discharge of a hazardous substance or material;        (2)    Preventing a discharge of a hazardous substance or material;        (3)    Cleaning up a discharge of a hazardous substance or material; or        (4)    Attempting any of the acts in this subsection.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-232 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-232 - Permit Required

    (a)    A person shall hold a facility permit before the person may own, establish, operate, or maintain a controlled hazardous substance facility in this State.    (b)    Subject to § 7-233 of this subtitle, if the Department determines that a permit issued under Title 9, Subtitle 2 of this article is sufficient to carry out the purposes of this subtitle, that permit shall be considered a facility permit for purposes of this subtitle, subject to the fee and other provisions of this subtitle.    (c)    A separate facility permit is required for each controlled hazardous substance facility that a person owns, establishes, maintains, or operates.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-233 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-233 - Issuance of Low-Level Nuclear Waste Facility Permit

    The Department may not issue a low-level nuclear waste facility permit to a person unless:         (1)    The person meets the requirements of this subtitle for a low-level nuclear waste facility permit; and        (2)    (i)    The low-level nuclear waste facility permit conforms to any interstate low-level nuclear waste disposal compact of which this State is a member;            (ii)    The Governor issues an executive order under § 7-234 of this subtitle; or            (iii)    The Department determines under standards set by its rules or regulations that:                1.    The half-life or specific activity of the low-level nuclear waste is such that within a period of not more than 6 months, the low-level nuclear waste will not require special handling, special subsurface disposal, or special storage; and                2.    The low-level nuclear waste can be disposed of in the same manner as other hazardous substances or handled as conventional waste.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-234 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-234 - Executive Order

    (a)    The Governor may issue an executive order that allows the Department to issue a low-level nuclear waste facility permit if the Governor finds that there is a substantial likelihood that the absence of a low-level nuclear waste facility, inside or outside this State, will:        (1)    Cause a cessation in this State of power generation, medical treatments, medical diagnosis, scientific research, or other activity that relies on nuclear sources; or        (2)    Otherwise present a serious threat to public safety or health.    (b)    The Governor shall submit each executive order issued under this section to the General Assembly at a regular or special session.    (c)    Unless an executive order issued under this section is disapproved specifically by a resolution in which a majority of the members of each house concur, an executive order issued under this section is effective 30 days after the date the executive order is submitted to the General Assembly.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-235 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-235 - Application for Facility Permit

    To apply for a facility permit, an applicant shall:         (1)    Submit an application to the Department on the form that the Department requires; and        (2)    Pay to the Department an application fee set by the Department in an amount designed to cover the cost of the permit procedure.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-236 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-236 - Conditions Prerequisite to Issuance of Controlled Hazardous Waste Facility Permit

    (a)    As a prerequisite to the issuance of a facility permit, the Department shall require an applicant:        (1)    To provide evidence of financial ability to properly establish, operate, and maintain a controlled hazardous substance facility;        (2)    To file with the Department acceptable evidence of a bond or other security that the Department requires under § 7–242 of this subtitle;        (3)    To agree to permit access to the controlled hazardous substance facility for the purposes of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle; and        (4)    To pay the permit fee assessed under § 7–237 of this subtitle.    (b)    In addition to the requirements of subsection (a) of this section, the Department shall require an applicant for a permit for a low–level nuclear waste facility to report to the Department the extent and nature of its training program for the safe handling of low–level nuclear waste.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-237 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-237 - Facility Permit Fee

    The Department shall set each facility permit fee on the basis of:         (1)    The threat to the environment posed by the particular controlled hazardous substance that is to be treated, stored, or disposed of in the controlled hazardous substance facility;        (2)    The anticipated cost of monitoring and regulating the controlled hazardous substance facility;        (3)    The anticipated cost of removing and properly disposing of any controlled hazardous substance that may escape from the controlled hazardous substance facility; and        (4)    The anticipated needs for program development activities that relate to management of controlled hazardous substances.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-238 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 2 - Controlled Hazardous Substances|Part VI - Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit|Section 7-238 - Term and Renewal of Permits

    (a)    (1)    Unless it is renewed for another term, a facility permit expires on the expiration date the Department specifies at issuance or renewal.        (2)    Unless the controlled hazardous substance facility is a low-level nuclear waste facility, the Department may not issue a facility permit for a term longer than 10 years. The Department may issue a low-level nuclear waste facility permit for a term not longer than 5 years.    (b)    The Department may renew a facility permit if the permit holder:        (1)    Has complied with all appropriate rules and regulations;        (2)    Pays to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; and        (3)    Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form the Department requires.