(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. […]
(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 […]
A responsible person may not knowingly or recklessly submit false information under this subtitle.
(a) Notwithstanding § 7-219 of this title, there is a Community Right-to-Know Fund. (b) The Department shall use the Community Right–to–Know Fund for: (1) The collection, management, and analysis of data received by the Department from an owner or operator of a facility that is required by the federal Act or any regulations adopted under the federal Act […]
(a) Except as otherwise provided, the provisions and procedures of §§ 7–266(a) and 7–268 of this title shall be used and applied to enforce violations of: (1) This subtitle; (2) Any regulations adopted under this subtitle; and (3) Any condition of accreditation issued under this subtitle. (b) A penalty imposed under this section is payable to the Community Right–to–Know Fund […]
