# Environment (GEN)

## Title 2. Ambient Air Quality Control

### Subtitle 5. Temporary Fuel Variances

#### Section 2-502

(a) A petition for a temporary fuel variance shall be filed with the Department in the form the Department requires.

(b) The petition shall contain:

  (1) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner and any other person who is authorized to receive notices on behalf of the petitioner;

  (2) The type and location of the operations for which the temporary fuel variance is sought;

  (3) An explanation of why the petitioner is unable to obtain the necessary required fuel; and

  (4) A description of:

    (i) The process that is causing emissions and the quantity and nature of existing emissions;

    (ii) The specific variance sought, including:

      (1) The starting and ending dates of the requested variance; and

      (2) The type, sulphur content, and quantity of the fuel that the petitioner proposes to use; and

    (iii) The amount and type of:

      (1) The current fuel inventory of the petitioner; and

      (2) Any fuel reserves at any facility that is owned or operated by the petitioner.

(c) The petitioner shall verify the information in the petition.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)