Md. Code Regs. 26.26.01.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 21, October 18, 2024

Section 26.26.01.07 - Funding Applicant Requirements

A. Each local emergency planning committee (LEPC) shall fulfill the requirements of the federal Act to be considered eligible for grant awards from the Fund.

B. Each LEPC receiving grant funding under this act shall certify to the Department by January 31 of each year that it has met the requirements under the federal Act. The requirements include, but are not be limited to:

(1) Appointment of a chairman;

(2) Establishment of rules by which the LEPC shall function, which shall include:

(a) Provision for public notification of committee activities;

(b) Provision for public meetings, if requested, to discuss the emergency plan, public comments, committee response to the comments, and distribution of the emergency plan; and

(c) Designation of an official to serve as coordinator for information;

(3) Establishment of procedures for receiving and processing requests from the general public for the following information as described in § 324 of the federal Act:

(a) An emergency response plan;

(b) Each follow-up emergency notice described in § 304(c) of the federal Act;

(c) Each material safety data sheet (MSDS) or list of MSDSs described in § 311(a)(2) of the federal Act; and

(d) Each hazardous chemical inventory form described in § 312 of the federal Act;

(4) Completion of an emergency plan in accordance with § 303 of the federal Act;

(5) Completion of a review of the emergency plan annually, or more frequently as changed circumstances in the community or at any facility may require;

(6) Designation of a location for review by the general public of each item listed in §B(3) of this regulation; and

(7) Publication of an annual notice in local newspapers which states:

(a) That the emergency response plans, material safety data sheets or lists of material safety data sheets, and inventory reports have been submitted under § 324(b) of the federal Act;

(b) That follow-up emergency notifications may subsequently be issued; and

(c) The location and hours of availability for members of the public that wish to review a plan, sheet, list, form, or follow-up notice.

Md. Code Regs. 26.26.01.07