The Department shall deny an application for a sewage sludge utilization permit if the Department finds that:
(1) The applicant cannot utilize sewage sludge without:
(i) Causing an undue risk to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare; or
(ii) Otherwise violating this Part III, § 9-269, or § 9-270 of this subtitle;
(2) The sewage sludge generator from which the sludge originated has not paid applicable generator’s fees; or
(3) The sewage sludge has been generated in a state in which the laws or application of those laws do not result in the land application of sewage sludge in that state.
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