Section 7-510 – Standards for Approval of Response Action Plan
(a) The Department shall approve a response action plan if the Department determines that the response action plan protects public health and the environment. (b) In making a determination as to whether the criteria selected by the participant and remedial actions in a proposed response action plan protect public health and the environment, the Department shall consider […]
Section 7-511 – Decision on Response Action Plan and Response Action Plan Letter
(a) Within 75 days after the Department has received a proposed response action plan, the Department, after considering any comments the Department has received under § 7-509 of this subtitle, shall notify the participant in writing that: (1) The response action plan has been approved; or (2) The response action plan has been rejected and shall state the […]
Section 7-512 – Withdrawal Provisions; Failure to Comply With Schedule
(a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, a participant may withdraw from the Program at the time of a pending application or response action plan, or after receiving a certificate of completion, and may not be obligated to complete an application or a response action plan if the participant: (1) Provides 10 […]
Section 7-513 – Issuance of Certificate of Completion
(a) (1) Upon completion of the requirements of the response action plan, the participant shall notify the Department in writing that the response action plan has been completed. (2) Within 30 days after receipt of the notice of completion under paragraph (1) of this subsection: (i) The Department shall review the implementation and completion of the response action plan […]
Section 7-514 – Effect of Response Action Plan Approval Letter and Certificate of Completion on Department’s Authority and Participant’s Liability
(a) A response action plan approval letter does not: (1) Subject to the provisions of § 7-505 of this subtitle, prevent the Department from taking action against any person to prevent or abate an imminent and substantial endangerment to the public health or the environment at the eligible property; (2) Remain in effect if the response action plan […]
Section 7-515 – Enforcement Provisions
(a) The provisions of §§ 7-256 through 7-268 of this title shall be used and shall apply to enforce violations of: (1) This subtitle; or (2) Any regulation adopted under this subtitle. (b) Any action taken by the Department under this subtitle at a site under active enforcement may not: (1) Negate the terms and conditions of any outstanding active […]
Section 7-516 – Application of Subtitle
(a) This subtitle does not affect, and may not be construed as affecting, the planning or zoning authority of a county or municipal corporation. (b) This subtitle does not affect, and may not be construed as affecting, any tort action against any participant.
Section 7-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Extremely hazardous substance” means a substance that is defined as an extremely hazardous substance under § 329(3) of the federal Act. (c) “Facility” means a facility that is subject to the federal Act. (d) “Federal Act” means the federal Emergency Planning and Community Right–to–Know Act of 1986. […]
Section 7-602 – Department as Information Repository; Regulations
(a) The Department shall serve as the information repository for the State Emergency Response Commission. (b) Each owner or operator of a facility that is required by the federal Act, or any regulations adopted under the federal Act, to furnish a report, notice, or any other form of information to the State or any of its officers […]
Section 7-603 – Submitting False Information Prohibited
A responsible person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information under this subtitle.