Section 9-229 - Documents under oath - Action by Secretary(a) Unless the Secretary determines that a removal and remedial action will be done properly and in a timely manner by the owner or operator of a site where used tires are stored or disposed of, if used tires are stored or disposed of at a site in a manner that may present a threat to the public health or environment, the Secretary may: (1) Act to remove or arrange for the removal of the used tires and provide for remedial action necessary to restore any natural resources; or(2) Take any other response measure that the Secretary considers necessary to protect the public health or welfare or the environment.(b) Nothing in this section shall prohibit the Secretary from abating a nuisance under the provisions of Title 10 of this article, regardless of the volume of used tires stored.