Md. Code Regs. 15.20.13.04

Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 1, January 10, 2025

Section 15.20.13.04 - [Effective until 4/15/2025] Right of Entry

The person applying for a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit shall agree, as a condition for the issuance of the permit or any other authorization or approval issued by the Department, to allow the Secretary of the Department of Agriculture or the Secretary s authorized representatives, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, to:

A. Enter upon the premises or a location where any records are required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit, authorization, or approval issued by the Department:

B. Have access to and copy any records required to be maintained under the terms and conditions of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit, authorization, or approval issued by the Department;

C. Enter upon a food processing residuals utilization site and inspect any area covered by the permit including any field where food processing residuals have been land-applied or storage facility holding food processing residuals;

D. Sample any soils, vegetation, food processing residuals, or other materials on the site;

E. Perform any activities to determine compliance status with the terms and conditions of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit, authorization, or approvals issued by the Department or the applicable regulations; and

F. Obtain any photographic documentation or evidence.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.13.04

Regulations .04 adopted effective 51:23 Md. R. 1035, effective 10/16/2024, exp. 4/15/2025 (Emergency).