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MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 14 - Cadmium in Children's Jewelry|Section 6-1402 - Prohibition

    On or after July 1, 2012, a person may not manufacture, sell, offer for sale, or distribute in the State any children’s jewelry that contains cadmium at more than 0.0075% by weight.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 14 - Cadmium in Children's Jewelry|Section 6-1403 - Regulations

    The Department of the Environment may adopt regulations to implement this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 14 - Cadmium in Children's Jewelry|Section 6-1404 - Subtitle Not Applicable to Any Toy Regulated Under Federal Law

    This subtitle does not apply to any toy regulated for cadmium exposure under the federal Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1501 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 15 - Lead in Drinking Water|Section 6-1501 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    (1)    “Drinking water outlet” means a potable water fixture that is used for drinking or food preparation.        (2)    “Drinking water outlet” includes:            (i)    A water fountain, faucet, or tap that is used or potentially used for drinking or food preparation; and            (ii)    Ice–making and hot drink machines.    (c)    “Elevated level of lead” means a lead concentration in drinking water that exceeds the standard recommended by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in technical guidance.    (d)    “Public water system” has the meaning stated in § 9–401 of this article.    (e)    (1)    “Technical guidance” means the most recent technical guidance issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing lead in drinking water in schools.        (2)    “Technical guidance” includes:            (i)    3Ts for Reducing Lead in Drinking Water in Schools (2006); and            (ii)    Any subsequent technical guidance issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for reducing lead in drinking water in schools.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1501.1 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 15 - Lead in Drinking Water|Section 6-1501.1 - Legislative Findings and Intent

    (a)    The General Assembly finds that any exposure to lead in drinking water is dangerous to the health and development of children.    (b)    It is the intent of the General Assembly that schools work proactively to reduce the concentration of lead in drinking water outlets to a level below 5 parts per billion and that State and federal funds be made available to schools for that purpose.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 16 - Pfas Chemicals|Section 6-1601 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Class B fire–fighting foam” means a foam designed for flammable liquid fire.    (c)    “PFAS chemicals” means a class of fluorinated organic chemicals that:        (1)    Contain at least one fully fluorinated carbon atom, including perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances; and        (2)    Are designed to be fully functional in Class B fire–fighting foam formulations.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 16 - Pfas Chemicals|Section 6-1602 - Applicability to Certain Operations

    (a)    This subtitle does not apply to fire–fighting foams used at the Baltimore–Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.    (b)    This subtitle does not restrict:        (1)    The manufacture, sale, or distribution of Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals; or        (2)    The discharge or other use of Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals in emergency fire–fighting or fire prevention operations.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 16 - Pfas Chemicals|Section 6-1603 - Prohibition on Foam Containing Intentionally Added Pfas Chemicals

    On or after October 1, 2021, Class B fire–fighting foam that contains intentionally added PFAS chemicals may not be used for:        (1)    Testing purposes, including calibration testing, conformance testing, and fixed–system testing unless:            (i)    The use is required by law or by the agency having jurisdiction over the testing facility; and            (ii)    The testing facility has implemented appropriate containment, treatment, and disposal measures to prevent releases of foam into the environment; or        (2)    Training purposes.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 16 - Pfas Chemicals|Section 6-1604 - Foam Used for Training Purposes

    Nonfluorinated training foam shall be used for purposes of fire–fighting training.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  6-1605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 6 - Toxic, Carcinogenic, and Flammable Substances|Subtitle 16 - Pfas Chemicals|Section 6-1605 - Penalties for Violations of Subtitle

    A person who violates this subtitle is subject to:        (1)    For a first violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $500; and        (2)    For a second or subsequent violation, a civil penalty not exceeding $1,000.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-101 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-101 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following terms have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Facility” means a location for use in connection with the transfer of a hazardous material beyond the threshold specified in § 7-103 of this subtitle from one mode of transportation to another.    (c)    “Hazardous material” means any substance regulated as a hazardous material under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.    (d)    “Transfer” means the loading or unloading of a product or substance between one mode of transportation and another.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-102 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-102 - Prohibited Acts

    Except for pesticides regulated by the Department of Agriculture, a person may not transfer a hazardous material at a facility in this State except in accordance with this title.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-103 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-103 - Permit

    (a)    A person shall hold a facility permit before the person may own, establish, operate, or maintain a facility in the State that transfers quantities of a single hazardous material that meets or exceeds 100,000 pounds in weight at any time during a calendar year.    (b)    Any hazardous material or storage tank regulated under Title 4 of this article is exempt from the requirements of this subtitle.    (c)    A separate facility permit is required for each facility that a person owns, establishes, maintains, or operates.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-104 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-104 - Regulations

    The Secretary may adopt regulations to specify permitting procedures, set permitting fees, establish containment specifications, establish enforcement procedures, and establish any other procedures necessary to carry out the requirements of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-105 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-105 - Permit -- Application

    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. §  7-106 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-106 - Permit -- Prerequisites for Issuance

    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 facility;        (2)    To file with the Department acceptable evidence of a bond or other security that the Department requires under § 7-111 of this subtitle;        (3)    To agree to permit access to the facility for the purposes of any inspection permitted or required under this subtitle; and        (4)    To pay the permit fee assessed under § 7-107 of this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-107 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-107 - Permit -- Fees

    The Department shall set each facility permit fee on the basis of:         (1)    The potential threat to the environment posed by the particular materials to be transferred at the facility;        (2)    The anticipated cost of monitoring and regulating the facility;        (3)    The anticipated cost of removing and properly disposing of any hazardous material that may escape from the facility; and        (4)    The anticipated needs for program development activities that relate to management of hazardous materials.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-108 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-108 - Permit -- Term

    (a)    Unless it is renewed for another term, a facility permit expires on the expiration date the Department specifies at the time of issuance or renewal.    (b)    Subject to § 7-110 of this subtitle, the Department may deny renewal of a facility permit if the permit holder:        (1)    Has violated any appropriate law, regulation, order, or permit condition;        (2)    Has failed to pay to the Department the renewal fee set by the Department; or        (3)    Has failed to submit to the Department a renewal application on the form the Department requires.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-109 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-109 - Permit -- Public Notice

    Before the Department issues a facility permit, the Department shall give public notice of the application and provide opportunity for a public informational meeting.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-110 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-110 - Permit -- Denial of Application or Renewal

    The Department may deny an application for a facility permit or for a renewal of a facility permit if the Department finds that:         (1)    The facility cannot handle or transfer a particular hazardous material without posing an undue risk to the environment; or        (2)    The owner of the land or of the facility, or any person making application, has violated:            (i)    Any law of the federal government, of this or any other state, or of a local jurisdiction, concerning any hazardous material; or            (ii)    Any regulation, order, or permit condition of the federal government, of this or any other state, or of any local jurisdiction, concerning any hazardous material.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-111 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-111 - Permit -- Requirements

    As a requirement for keeping the facility permit, each facility permit holder shall:         (1)    Maintain a bond or other security that the Department considers sufficient to cover any cost for:            (i)    Guaranteeing fulfillment of all requirements related to the facility permit;            (ii)    Monitoring, maintaining, or closing the facility; and            (iii)    Assuring the security of the facility after closing;        (2)    Design, construct, and operate the facility in the manner approved by the Department;        (3)    Establish emergency procedures and safeguards to prevent accidents and reasonably foreseeable harm to human beings or the environment;        (4)    Report periodically on the hazardous material that is received and transferred by the facility, including, as applicable, volume, and chemical, physical, biological, and radioactive nature; and        (5)    To the extent reasonably practicable, restore the facility site to its original condition if use as a facility is terminated.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-112 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-112 - Enforcement

    (a)    The Secretary may enforce the provisions of this subtitle in the same manner as the provisions of Subtitle 2 of this title.    (b)    For a violation of this subtitle a person shall be subject to the penalties listed in Subtitle 2 of this title.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-113 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-113 - Disposition of Fees and Penalties

    All fees and penalties collected by the Department under this subtitle shall be deposited in the State Hazardous Substance Control Fund established under § 7-218 of this title.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-114 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 1 - Hazardous Materials|Section 7-114 - Information Submitted to Department

    A person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information to the Department under this subtitle.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 3 - Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact|Section 7-305 - Eligible Parties; Effective Date; Congressional Consent; Withdrawal of Parties

Article V. Eligibility, Entry into Effect, Congressional Consent, Withdrawal    a.    Only the states of Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Delaware, and Maryland are eligible to become parties to this compact.    b.    An eligible state may become a party state by legislative enactment of this compact or by executive order of the Governor adopting this compact; provided, however, a state becoming a party state by executive order shall cease to be a party state upon adjournment of the first general session of its legislature convened thereafter, unless the legislature shall have enacted this compact before such adjournment.    c.    This compact shall take effect when it has been enacted by the legislatures of Pennsylvania and one or more eligible states. However, Article IV b and c shall not take effect until Congress has consented to this compact. Every fifth year after such consent has been given, Congress may withdraw consent.    d.    A party state may withdraw from the compact by repealing the enactment of this compact, but no such withdrawal shall become effective until two years after enactment of the repealing legislation. If the withdrawing state is a host state, any regional facility in that state shall remain available to receive low-level waste generated within the region until five years after the effective date of the withdrawal.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-306 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 3 - Appalachian States Low-Level Radioactive Waste Compact|Section 7-306 - Construction and Severability

Article VI. Construction and Severability    a.    The provisions of this compact shall be broadly construed to carry out the purposes of the compact, but the sovereign powers of a party state shall not unnecessarily be infringed.    b.    If any part or application of this compact is held invalid, the remainder, or its application to other situations or persons, shall not be affected.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-401 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 4 - Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Program|Section 7-401 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Board” means the Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board.    (c)    “Certificate” means a certificate of public necessity issued by the Board.    (d)    “Facility” means any structure, equipment, machinery, bins, tanks, pipes, pumps, conveyors, wells, trenches, pits, or cells used for treatment, processing, reconditioning, exchange, incidental storage in connection with the preceding activities, long–term storage, or ultimate disposal of hazardous or low–level nuclear waste.    (e)    “Hazardous waste” means any waste substance or material designated as a hazardous substance pursuant to § 7–208 of this title.    (f)    “Low–level nuclear waste” means any substance or material designated as low–level nuclear waste under § 7–208 of this title.    (g)    “Service” means the Maryland Environmental Service.    (h)    “Site” means the geographic area to be occupied by a facility, including buffer or security areas and areas used for any appurtenant functions.    (i)    “Subdivision” means the 23 counties or Baltimore City and incorporated municipalities.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-402 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 4 - Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Program|Section 7-402 - Purpose of Subtitle; Location of Facilities Subject to Certain Considerations

    (a)    (1)    The purpose of this subtitle is to protect the public health and the environment by ensuring the availability of sites and properly designed facilities to dispose of, reuse, recycle, incinerate, or otherwise render nonhazardous, hazardous waste materials and to eliminate illegal dumping or improper disposal. It is the further purpose of this subtitle to achieve the same goals with respect to low-level nuclear waste.        (2)    In carrying out its responsibilities under this subtitle, the Board shall treat hazardous waste and low-level nuclear waste separately.    (b)    These facilities shall be located subject to the following considerations:        (1)    The availability of suitable facilities outside this State for the disposal of low-level nuclear waste produced in this State;        (2)    That there are proper safeguards to the health and safety of the public and the quality of the environment;        (3)    That facilities are available at reasonable cost commensurate with adequate protection of public health and safety, and of the environment;        (4)    That there is due consideration of social values and of the reasonable and beneficial use of land and natural resources;        (5)    That there is due consideration for industry and commerce, the revenues, and development of the State and its political subdivisions, and the employment and welfare of the people;        (6)    That there is due consideration of alternatives over burial or other land disposal of hazardous or low-level nuclear waste, such as source reduction, reuse, resource recovery, and incineration;        (7)    That there is due consideration for the expeditious ultimate disposal of hazardous waste in order to minimize reliance on interim storage;        (8)    That there is due consideration for managing sites following cessation of operations;        (9)    That there is due consideration for the equitable geographic distribution of sites, including:            (i)    Consideration of the feasibility of siting a facility within the same political subdivision from which the wastes principally originate;            (ii)    Consideration of those subdivisions that presently have sites, to avoid to the extent feasible certifying sites disproportionately in any one subdivision;        (10)    That there is due consideration for local land use preference, as expressed in local planning and zoning provisions; and        (11)    That there is due consideration for the geological stability of a location and for the safety and preservation of public and private water supplies. If the location of a facility site will result in any adverse effects to a public or private water supply, the facility site may not be approved.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-403 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 4 - Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Program|Section 7-403 - Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board

    (a)    There is a Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board.    (b)    (1)    The Board consists of 8 members appointed by the Governor who shall represent the various geographical areas of the State. No more than one member of the Board shall be a resident of the same county or of Baltimore City.        (2)    Of the 8 members:            (i)    Two shall be members of the scientific community in the State, one of whom shall be a geologist;            (ii)    Three shall be members of the general public who have no financial interest in the waste disposal industry, at least one of whom has had a demonstrated involvement in environmental matters;            (iii)    One shall be appointed from a list of three or more persons nominated by the Maryland Association of Counties;            (iv)    One shall be appointed from a list of three or more persons nominated by the Maryland Chamber of Commerce; and            (v)    One shall be appointed from a list of three or more persons nominated by the Maryland Municipal League.    (c)    Before taking office, each appointee to the Board shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 4 years.        (2)    The terms of the initial appointees expire as follows: one member representing the general public and one member representing the scientific community on January 1, 1984, one member representing the general public and one member representing the scientific community on January 1, 1985 and the remaining members on January 1, 1983.    (e)    The Governor shall appoint a chairman from among the 8 members.    (f)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (g)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only the remainder of that term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (h)    A member may be removed by the appointing authority for incompetency or misconduct.    (i)    Each member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    Compensation in accordance with the State budget; and        (2)    Reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.    (j)    The affirmative vote of a majority of the members of the Board then serving is necessary for any decision of the Board.
MD. Environment Code Ann. §  7-404 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|Environment|Title 7 - Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Substances|Subtitle 4 - Hazardous Waste Facility Siting Program|Section 7-404 - Rules and Regulations

    In addition to the powers set forth elsewhere in this subtitle, the Board may adopt rules and regulations to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.