Md. Code Regs. 26.04.08.26

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 26.04.08.26 - Use of the State Used Tire Clean-up and Recycling Fund

A. Authorization. There is a State Used Tire Clean-up and Recycling Fund (the Fund) as established in Environment Article, § 9-273, Annotated Code of Maryland.

B. Allocation of the Fund. The Department shall use the Fund in accordance with the provisions of Environment Article, §§ 9-275, 9-277, and 9-278, Annotated Code of Maryland.

C. Procedures for Allocation of the Fund for the Scrap Tire Recycling System.

(1) The Service shall submit to the Department a request for financial assistance for:

(a) Projects within the scrap tire recycling system to reduce, recover, and recycle scrap tires that are approved by the Department; and

(b) Costs related to the implementation of scrap tire recycling systems including the cost of:

(i) Preparation of a scrap tire recycling system under Environment Article, § 9-228(e), Annotated Code of Maryland,

(ii) Implementation of any program established by the Service as a part of a scrap tire recycling system, and

(iii) Providing assistance in funding the establishment of a private or public scrap tire collection, processing, or recycling facility.

(2) The Department shall accept expense estimates, cost justifications, and other information specified by the Department as a means of evaluating the request for financial assistance.

Md. Code Regs. 26.04.08.26