Md. Code Regs. 26.08.10.11

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

Section 26.08.10.11 - Owner or Operator Responsibilities

A. The owner or operator shall make any local policies or procedures related to the requirements of this chapter available to the public upon request.

B. The owner or operator shall perform sampling of State surface waters that have received an overflow as directed and under the guidance of the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the local health department, or the local environmental health director. The owner or operator shall have samples tested for fecal coliform, Escherichia coli (E. coli), Enterococci, or any other specific organism as directed by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the local health department, or the local environmental health director.

C. The owner or operator shall provide data collected after an overflow or bypass event and information about any permanent postings or health advisories to the Department within 14 days of the event. Reports of bacterial analysis shall include the dates the samples were taken, the latitude and longitude of the sampling location or Maryland Grid Coordinates if the latitude and longitude are not known, quantitative results, the name and address of the laboratory that performed the analysis, and any additional data that the Department may require. If a permanent posting or health advisory results from the monitoring, information shall be provided to the Department regarding the name and location of the receiving waters and the latitude and longitudes or Maryland Grid Coordinates of the upstream and downstream boundaries of the area to which the advisory applies, and a contact name.

Md. Code Regs. 26.08.10.11