(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Controlled hazardous substance” means: (1) Any hazardous substance that the Department identifies as a controlled hazardous substance under this subtitle; or (2) Low–level nuclear waste. (c) (1) “Controlled hazardous substance facility” means a disposal structure, system, or geographic area, designated by the Department for treatment, storage related to treatment […]
This subtitle does not preempt any other authority conferred by statute on the Department of the Environment or any other department or agency of this State.
The purpose of this subtitle is to provide additional and cumulative remedies to prevent, abate, and control pollution of the waters of this State, as “waters of this State” is defined in Title 9, Subtitle 1 of this article.
This subtitle does not take away the right of any person, as riparian owner or otherwise, in equity, at common law, or under statutory law to suppress a nuisance or abate pollution.
(a) This section does not apply to Hawkins Point Controlled Hazardous Substance Landfill until July 1, 1985. (b) A generator may not dispose of a controlled hazardous substance unless the generator demonstrates to the satisfaction of the Department that: (1) Recovery possibilities have been considered; and (2) The controlled hazardous substance cannot be reasonably treated further to reduce the […]
