Md. Code Regs. 26.04.06.47
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024
Section 26.04.06.47 - Energy Generation or IncinerationA. The Department may issue a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit to incinerate sewage sludge at a permitted waste- to- energy facility or an incinerator if: (1) The Refuse Disposal Permit holder for the waste-to-energy facility or incinerator submits to the Department a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Application for the energy generation or incineration at the permitted waste-to-energy facility or incinerator; and(2) The person applying for a permit demonstrates that the following conditions and requirements will be met: (a) The waste-to-energy facility or incinerator shall be designed, constructed, and operated to safely utilize sewage sludge in a manner that will not cause an undue risk to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare as may be determined by the Department;(b) The incineration of sewage sludge is to be conducted in accordance with the waste-to-energy facility's or incinerator's approved operating plan and specifications and will not violate any condition of the waste-to-energy facility's or incinerator's Refuse Disposal Permit;(c) The waste-to-energy facility or incinerator possesses adequate equipment on-site able to incinerate the sewage sludge;(d) The waste-to-energy facility or incinerator is in compliance with all applicable State laws, regulations and guidelines regarding air quality control in the State; and(e) The ash residue produced by the process will be disposed in an environmentally safe manner as approved by the Department.B. The Department may deny a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Application for incineration of sewage sludge at a permitted waste-to-energy facility or an incinerator if the person applying for the permit is currently in, or has a history of, violation of a Refuse Disposal Permit or applicable State laws or regulations.Md. Code Regs. 26.04.06.47
Regulations .47 adopted effective 41:10 Md. R. 562, eff.5/26/2014