(a) The Department may suspend, revoke, or modify a sewage sludge utilization permit in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act if the Department finds that:
(1) The permit application contained false or inaccurate information;
(2) There has been a substantial deviation from:
(i) The plans, specifications, or other documents approved by the Department; or
(ii) Any requirement established by the Department;
(3) A representative of the Department has been refused entry to any area covered by the permit for the purpose of inspecting the area to ensure compliance with the conditions of the permit;
(4) There is or has been a violation of this Part III, § 9-269, or § 9-270 of this subtitle, any regulation adopted under this Part III, § 9-269, or § 9-270 of this subtitle, or any condition of the permit; or
(5) There is any other good cause.
(b) The Department may refuse to renew a sewage sludge utilization permit if:
(1) The permit holder violates this subtitle, any regulation adopted by the Department under this subtitle, or any condition of the permit;
(2) The Department determines that continued operation of any area covered by the permit would be injurious to public health or the environment; or
(3) The Department determines that there is any other good cause.
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