Md. Code Regs. 15.20.13.23

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

Section 15.20.13.23 - [Effective until 4/15/2025] Agricultural Land - Modifications of a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit

A. The Department may modify a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit for land-application of food processing residuals to include a new condition as may be required by a new law or regulation, to clarify permit conditions, or for other good cause.

B. The Department may modify a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit upon request by the permittee if the following conditions are met:

(1) The permittee submits to the Department two completed copies of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit modification application on a form provided by the Department, and all other required information and forms as determined by the Department, with the application including a description of the proposed modification and an explanation as to why the modification is needed: and

(2) The Department determines that the proposed modification is in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter and will not cause an undue risk to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare.

C. The following constitutes modifications to a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit for agricultural land application of food processing residuals:

(1) Modification to the site's nutrient management plan;

(2) Addition of a crop or cover crop;

(3) Adjustment of approved maximum nitrogen per acre requirements for a different crop or cover crop:

(4) The permittee's name change;

(5) Addition of a new food processing residuals source or type to he applied;

(6) Increase in the size of the permitted acreage: or

(7) Other modifications as determined by the Department.

D. If the Department considers a modification application complete and acceptable, the Department may modify the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit.

E. The Department may deny a modification application if the permittee is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter or any of the terms or conditions of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit or for other good cause as determined by the Department.

Md. Code Regs. 15.20.13.23

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