(a) A sewage sludge utilization permit expires on the date the Department sets at the time of issuance or renewal, unless the permit is renewed for another term as provided in this section.
(b) Except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, the Department may renew a sewage sludge utilization permit if the permit holder:
(1) Is in compliance with the permit and all appropriate regulations of the Department;
(2) Submits to the Department a renewal application on the form that the Department requires; and
(3) Pays the renewal application fee that the Department requires.
(c) The Department may not renew or amend a permit to install, materially alter, or materially extend a structure used for storage or distribution of any type of sewage sludge unless the Department holds a public hearing on the renewal or amendment, as provided in § 9-234.1 of this subtitle.
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