Md. Code Regs. 15.20.13.15

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024

Section 15.20.13.15 - [Effective until 4/15/2025] Storage Facility

A. The Department may not issue a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit to use, install, materially alter, or materially extend a food processing residuals storage facility until:

(1) The storage facility meets all zoning and local land use requirements of the county where the storage facility is to be located:

(2) The person seeking the permit has obtained any necessary county approval or permits to store the material at the permitted site:

(3) The person has provided evidence showing that the structure meets:

(a) The NRCS Waste Storage Facility No. 313 Conservation Practice Standard: or

(b) An equivalent standard as determined by a professional engineer:

B. For an application to renew a permit for a waste storage facility, sufficient evidence showing that the requirements of §A(3) of this regulation continue to be met may include:

(1) A visual inspection of the storage facility by the Department: and

(2) Other evidence determined by the Department.

C. The Department may issue a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit to use, install, materially alter, or materially extend a food processing residuals storage facility if the applicant demonstrates that the following conditions and requirements will be met:

(1) The person seeking the permit has obtained any necessary' county' approval or permits to store the material at the permitted site;

(2) The person has provided evidence showing that the structure meets:

(a) The NRCS Waste Storage Facility No. 313 Conservation Practice Standard: or

(b) An equivalent standard as determined by a professional engineer.

(3) The storage facility is designed, constructed, and operated to safely store food processing residuals in a manner that will not cause an undue risk to the environment, public health, or welfare as may be determined by the Department;

(4) Public access to the storage facility shall be controlled:

(5) Any other conditions required by the Department to protect the public health and the environment.

D. For an application to renew a permit for a waste storage facility, sufficient evidence showing that the requirements of §C(2) and (4) of this regulation continue to be met may include:

(1) A visual inspection of the storage facility by the Department; and

(2) Other evidence determined by the Department.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.13.15

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