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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-516 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 5 - Voluntary Cleanup Program|Section 7-516 - Application of Subtitle

    (a)    This subtitle does not affect, and may not be construed as affecting, the planning or zoning authority of a county or municipal corporation.    (b)    This subtitle does not affect, and may not be construed as affecting, any tort action against any participant.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 6 - Community Right-to-Know Fund|Section 7-601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Extremely hazardous substance” means a substance that is defined as an extremely hazardous substance under § 329(3) of the federal Act.    (c)    “Facility” means a facility that is subject to the federal Act.    (d)    “Federal Act” means the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right–to–Know Act of 1986.    (e)    “Fund” means the Maryland Community Right–to–Know Fund established under § 7–604 of this subtitle.    (f)    “Hazardous chemical” has the meaning stated in 42 U.S.C. § 11021(e).    (g)    “Local emergency planning committee”, or “LEPC”, has the meaning stated in 40 C.F.R. 355.20.    (h)    “Responsible person” means an owner or operator of a facility that is required to report under the federal Act.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 6 - Community Right-to-Know Fund|Section 7-602 - Department as Information Repository; Regulations

    (a)    The Department shall serve as the information repository for the State Emergency Response Commission.    (b)    Each owner or operator of a facility that is required by the federal Act, or any regulations adopted under the federal Act, to furnish a report, notice, or any other form of information to the State or any of its officers or instrumentalities, including the State Emergency Response Commission, the Governor, or the Governor’s designee, shall satisfy the requirement by providing the information to the Department.    (c)    The Department may adopt regulations to specify forms, fees, set deadlines, and otherwise implement this subtitle.    (d)    This section does not relieve any facility from any requirement under the federal Act or under any local ordinance to report to instrumentalities of federal or local government.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 6 - Community Right-to-Know Fund|Section 7-603 - Submitting False Information Prohibited

    A responsible person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 6 - Community Right-to-Know Fund|Section 7-605 - Enforcement and Penalty

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided, the provisions and procedures of §§ 7–266(a) and 7–268 of this title shall be used and applied to enforce violations of:        (1)    This subtitle;        (2)    Any regulations adopted under this subtitle; and        (3)    Any condition of accreditation issued under this subtitle.    (b)    A penalty imposed under this section is payable to the Community Right–to–Know Fund and collectible in any manner provided by law for the collection of debts.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this title the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Radiation Control Advisory Board.    (c)    “Emergency” means a sudden and unforeseen condition of such public gravity and urgency that it requires immediate response to protect the public health and welfare.    (d)    “General license” means a license that, under the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this title, is effective without the filing of an application by the licensee.    (e)    “Person” includes any public or municipal corporation and any agency, bureau, department, or instrumentality of State or local government and, to the extent authorized by federal law, federal government.    (f)    “Radiation” means:        (1)    Ionizing radiation, including gamma rays, X-rays, alpha particles, beta particles, neutrons, high speed electrons, high speed protons, and any other atomic or nuclear particles or rays;        (2)    Any electromagnetic radiation that can be generated during the operation of a manufactured device that has an electronic circuit; or        (3)    Any sonic, ultrasonic, or infrasonic waves that are emitted as a result of the operation, in a manufactured device, of an electronic circuit that can generate a physical field of radiation.    (g)    “Specific license” means a license that, under the rules and regulations adopted by the Department under this title, is effective only after the applicant files an application and the Department approves the application.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-102 - Legislative Findings and Public Policy

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that radiation:        (1)    If used properly, can help to improve the health, welfare, and productivity of the public;        (2)    If used carelessly or excessively, may destroy life or health; and        (3)    If used improperly, may impair the industrial and agricultural potential of this State.    (b)    It is the policy of this State:        (1)    To encourage the constructive uses of radiation; and        (2)    To control radiation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-103 - Scope of Title

    This title does not limit:         (1)    Lawful exposure of patients to radiation for diagnosis or therapy; or        (2)    Medical research.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-104 - Miscellaneous Duties and Powers of Secretary

    (a)    The Secretary shall:        (1)    Administer this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title;        (2)    Develop comprehensive policies and programs to evaluate, determine, and lessen hazards that are associated with the use of radiation;        (3)    Advise, consult, and cooperate with:            (i)    Experts in the field of radiation control;            (ii)    Other agencies of this State;            (iii)    The federal government;            (iv)    Other states;            (v)    Interstate agencies;            (vi)    Affected groups;            (vii)    Affected political subdivisions; and            (viii)    Affected industries;        (4)    Accept and administer, according to law, any available loans, grants, and other funds or gifts for carrying out the Secretary’s powers and duties under this title;        (5)    Collect and publish health education information about protection from radiation hazards;        (6)    Review all radiation source plans and specifications that are submitted under the rules and regulations adopted under this title;        (7)    Inspect, to determine any possible radiation hazard:            (i)    Sources of radiation;            (ii)    The shielding and immediate surroundings of radiation sources; and            (iii)    Any records that concern the operation of radiation sources; and        (8)    Keep in confidence all information about commercial and industrial processes that is obtained in carrying out this title.    (b)    The Secretary may:        (1)    Authorize the Baltimore City Commissioner of Health to enforce and carry out the provisions of this title in Baltimore City; and        (2)    Encourage, participate in, or conduct studies, investigations, training, research, or demonstrations that concern:            (i)    The control of radiation hazards;            (ii)    The measurement of radiation;            (iii)    The effects on health from exposure to radiation; or            (iv)    Any other related problems.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-105 - Emergency Action

    (a)    Whenever the Secretary finds that an emergency exists, the Secretary may issue an order:        (1)    Stating that the emergency exists; and        (2)    Requiring any action that the Secretary finds necessary to meet the emergency.    (b)    Every order issued under this section is effective immediately.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-106 - Power of Secretary to Adopt Rules and Regulations

    (a)    Except as otherwise provided in this section, the Secretary may adopt rules and regulations for control of sources of radiation.    (b)    The Secretary may not adopt any rule or regulation for control of a source of radiation unless the requirements of this section and the Administrative Procedure Act are met.    (c)    The Secretary may not adopt any rule or regulation unless the rule or regulation conforms to the relevant standards set by:        (1)    The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission;        (2)    The United States Food and Drug Administration; and        (3)    The United States Environmental Protection Agency.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-107 - Limitations on Local Regulation

    (a)    A county, municipality, or board of health may not adopt or enforce an ordinance, rule, or regulation that is inconsistent with this title or any rule or regulation adopted under this title.    (b)    This title does not limit the power of a county, a municipality, or a board of health to adopt ordinances, rules, or regulations that are consistent with this title and the rules and regulations adopted under this title.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 1 - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 8-108 - State-Federal Agreements

    On behalf of this State, the Governor may make agreements with the federal government for the federal government to discontinue certain of its responsibilities with respect to sources of radiation and for this State to assume the discontinued responsibilities.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-201 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 2 - Radiation Control Advisory Board|Section 8-201 - Board Established

    There is a Radiation Control Advisory Board in the Department.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-202 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 2 - Radiation Control Advisory Board|Section 8-202 - Membership

    (a)    (1)    The Board consists of 12 members appointed by the Secretary.        (2)    In making appointments to the Board, the Secretary shall choose members of the Board so that the Board is fairly representative of the businesses and professions that are interested in the subject of radiation. The general public shall also be represented.    (b)    (1)    Ten members shall be individuals who are recognized as knowledgeable about the subject of radiation.        (2)    Two members shall be public members who represent the community at large.    (c)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years and begins on June 1.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 1986. The terms of those members end as follows:            (i)    3 members in 1987;            (ii)    2 members in 1988;            (iii)    3 members in 1989; and            (iv)    4 members, including 2 public members, in 1990.        (3)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (4)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-203 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 2 - Radiation Control Advisory Board|Section 8-203 - Officers

    From among the Board members, the Secretary shall appoint a chairman of the Board.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-204 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 2 - Radiation Control Advisory Board|Section 8-204 - Meetings; Compensation; Staff

    (a)    The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings.    (b)    A member of the Board:        (1)    May not receive compensation; but        (2)    Is entitled to reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (c)    The Department shall provide the Board with needed staff assistance.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 2 - Radiation Control Advisory Board|Section 8-205 - Duties of Board

    The Board shall:         (1)    Review periodically the programs and policies of the Department that relate to radiation; and        (2)    Consult with and advise the Secretary on matters that relate to radiation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 3 - Regulation of Radiation Sources|Section 8-302 - Enforcement -- Impounding Radiation Sources

    Whenever the Secretary finds that an emergency exists, the Secretary may order the impoundment of any source of ionizing radiation that is in the possession of any person:         (1)    Who is not equipped to meet the requirements of this subtitle or the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle; or        (2)    Who violates the provisions of this subtitle or the rules or regulations adopted under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 3 - Regulation of Radiation Sources|Section 8-303 - Enforcement -- Order to Stop

    If the Secretary finds, on examination of a source of radiation, that the source of radiation is constructed, operated, or maintained in a manner that violates this subtitle or a rule or regulation adopted under this subtitle, the Secretary shall:         (1)    Notify the person who is causing or permitting the violation of the nature of the violation; and        (2)    Order that person:            (i)    By a time set by the Secretary, to stop causing or permitting the violation; and            (ii)    By a time set by the Secretary, to take any action necessary so that the source of radiation is constructed, operated, and maintained in compliance with this subtitle and the rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 3 - Regulation of Radiation Sources|Section 8-304 - Radiation Machines

    (a)    In this section, “radiation machine” means any device that is capable of producing radiation.    (b)    After July 1, 1986, except for dental or veterinary diagnosis or treatment, a person may not use any radiation machine that is a source of radiation that is not certified as complying with this subtitle and all rules and regulations adopted under this subtitle.    (c)    The Secretary shall adopt rules and regulations to:        (1)    Govern the issuance, suspension, and revocation of licenses for individuals who inspect radiation machines;        (2)    Establish inspection procedures and a schedule for the periodic inspection and certification of radiation machines;        (3)    Establish a biennial fee schedule in accordance with § 8-301(b)(1)(iii) of this subtitle that is sufficient only to cover the costs to the Department of issuing the certificate and regulating the use of radiation; and        (4)    Provide for penalties for the failure to certify radiation machines.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 3 - Regulation of Radiation Sources|Section 8-305 - Radon Testing

    (a)    (1)    In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.        (2)    “Listed facility” means a radon testing facility that is listed in the report of the latest round of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s National Radon Measurement Proficiency Program.        (3)    (i)    “Radon testing device” means a device that:                1.    Collects radon or radon progeny; and                2.    Requires analysis by an independent measuring facility or radon tester.            (ii)    “Radon testing device” does not include a self-analyzing device that collects radon or radon progeny.    (b)    A person who engages in the business of testing for the presence of indoor radon shall:        (1)    After completion of round 6 of the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s National Radon Measurement Proficiency Program, have all tests analyzed by a listed facility;        (2)    Indicate the name of the facility conducting the analysis on the radon testing device; and        (3)    Disclose in writing to the ultimate consumer the results of the radon test and the name and address of the facility that analyzed the test.    (c)    The Department:        (1)    May adopt regulations to require radon testing facilities to send test results to the Department; and        (2)    May not disclose, in response to a request from the public for the name of a radon testing facility, the name of a radon tester that is not a listed facility.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 3 - Regulation of Radiation Sources|Section 8-306 - State Radiation Control Fund

    (a)    There is a State Radiation Control Fund.    (b)    All general license fees, specific license fees, registration fees, radiation machine certification fees, and all funds collected by the Department under this title, including any civil penalties, settlements, or fines, shall be paid into the State Radiation Control Fund.    (c)    The Department shall use the State Radiation Control Fund for activities that are related to identifying, monitoring, and controlling sources of radiation, including radiation machines, and for program development of these activities.    (d)    The Department shall adopt regulations for the management and use of the money in the Fund.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 4 - Low-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal|Section 8-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “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 reactor 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.    (c)    “Low-level nuclear waste” means waste that:        (1)    Contains or is contaminated with radioactive material emitting primarily beta or gamma radiation; and        (2)    Is neither high-level nuclear waste nor transuranic waste.    (d)    “Transuranic waste” means waste material that is measured or assumed to contain at least 10 nanocuries of transuranic activity per gram of waste.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 4 - Low-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal|Section 8-402 - Storage or Disposal Capacity Required; Exceptions

    (a)    Except as provided in subsection (b) of this section, the Department may not issue or renew a specific license unless the applicant demonstrates to the Department that there is storage or disposal capacity available inside or outside of this State for any low-level nuclear waste that the applicant may generate.    (b)    This section does not apply:        (1)    To the extent that the Department is authorized to issue a specific license under:            (i)    An interstate compact or executive agreement made under § 7-227 of this article;            (ii)    A rule or regulation adopted under § 8-403 of this subtitle; or            (iii)    An executive order issued under § 8-406 of this subtitle;        (2)    To renewal of any license originally issued before January 1, 1986;        (3)    To any facility that generated low-level nuclear waste before January 1, 1986;        (4)    To any hospital, medical, or educational facility; or        (5)    To any low-level nuclear waste, if, under standards adopted by rule or regulation, the Department finds that:            (i)    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            (ii)    The low-level nuclear waste can be disposed of safely in the same manner as other hazardous substances or handled as conventional waste.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 4 - Low-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal|Section 8-403 - Certification of Demonstrated Technology

    (a)    The Secretary may adopt a rule or regulation certifying that a demonstrated technology or means for the permanent disposal of low-level nuclear waste:        (1)    Has been developed;        (2)    Will be in operation and will provide adequate capacity at the time that the activity licensed under this title requires the availability of disposal capacity for low-level nuclear waste; and        (3)    Has been approved by:            (i)    The appropriate federal agency;            (ii)    An authorized agency of a state that is a party to a compact or agreement with this State;            (iii)    A regional compact or executive agreement among states to which this State is a party member; or            (iv)    The Department.    (b)    On petition by any person, the Secretary shall schedule and conduct public hearings and make specific findings as to the conditions described in this section.    (c)    (1)    The Administrative, Executive, and Legislative Review Committee of the General Assembly shall review at a public hearing each rule or regulation proposed for adoption under subsection (a) of this section.        (2)    The Committee promptly shall notify the General Assembly of the text of the proposed rule or regulation and of the date of the Committee’s hearing on the proposed rule or regulation.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  8-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 8 - Radiation|Subtitle 4 - Low-Level Nuclear Waste Disposal|Section 8-404 - Interagency Cooperation

    The following State agencies shall assist the Secretary in evaluating any technology or means for the permanent disposal of low–level nuclear waste:        (1)    The State Department of Agriculture.        (2)    The Maryland Department of Labor.        (3)    The Department of Natural Resources.        (4)    The State Department of Transportation.        (5)    The Department of Planning.