(a) This section does not apply to the storage or distribution of sewage sludge at a sewage treatment plant.
(b) Before the Secretary issues, amends, or renews a permit to an applicant or permit holder under § 9-232 or § 9-238 of this subtitle to install, materially alter, or materially extend a structure used for storage or distribution of any type of sewage sludge, the Department shall hold a public hearing on the application, amendment, or renewal.
(c) The Department shall hold a public hearing in the affected subdivision in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act.
(d) If more than 1 county or municipal corporation will be affected by the granting of the sludge storage permit application, the Department may hold a consolidated hearing in any affected subdivision.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 2 - Regulation by State
Section 9-230 - Regulations of Department
Section 9-231 - Permit Required
Section 9-232 - Application for Permit
Section 9-233 - Compliance With County Requirements; Approval of Governing Body
Section 9-234 - Notices, Hearings, and Public Information Meetings Required
Section 9-234.1 - Hearing Prior to Issuance, Amendment, or Renewal of Permit
Section 9-235 - Notice to Local Health Officials and Soil Conservation Districts
Section 9-236 - Issuance of Permit
Section 9-237 - Scope of Permit; Return of Sewage Sludge to Generator
Section 9-238 - Term and Renewal of Permit -- in General
Section 9-239 - Term and Renewal of Permit -- Permits in Effect on July 1, 1984
Section 9-240 - Maintaining Bond or Other Security; Complying With Requirements
Section 9-241 - Records Maintained by Department
Section 9-242 - Permit Holder to Keep Records and Furnish Information
Section 9-244 - Credit of Fees to Maryland Clean Water Fund
Section 9-245 - Denial of Permit
Section 9-246 - Suspension, Revocation, and Modification of Permit; Refusal to Renew Permit