As used in these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise. Words not specifically defined that relate to aeronautical practices, processes, and equipment shall be construed according to their general usage in the aviation industry. Terms Defined. “Abandoned” means forsake, desert, give up and surrender one’s claim or right. “Administration” means the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation, established pursuant to the Transportation Article, §2-102(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Air carrier” means the commercial system of air transportation consisting of the certified air carriers, supplemental air carriers, and commercial operators of large aircraft. “Airfield operator's permit” means a license issued by the Maryland Aviation Administration for operating motor vehicles, loading bridges, or any other motorized equipment on the air operations area. “Air operations area” means the nonmovement area (taxilanes, loading ramps, apron, parking, cargo areas, and vehicle service roads within the airport operations area used for servicing aircraft and movement of vehicles), and movement area (runways, taxiways, and other areas of the Airport which are used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft). “Airport” means Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI), owned by the State of Maryland and operated by the Maryland Aviation Administration, as it exists or may be developed. “Airport Director” means the Executive Director or the Executive Director's designated representative. “Airport police” means any person vested with a police power of arrest on the Airport and providing police services on behalf of the Maryland Aviation Administration, either as an employee of the Administration or under contract to the Administration. “Airport police office” means an office established in the Airport terminal by the Maryland Aviation Administration for use by the Airport police. “Airport taxicab” means a taxicab driven by an authorized person who is working for, or under contract to, the authorized Airport taxicab concessionaire. “Airport taxicab concessionaire” means a company, partnership, corporation, or proprietorship which holds a contract with the Administration for the provision of taxicab service at the Airport. “Authorized” means acting under or pursuant to a written contract, permit, or other evidence of right issued by the Maryland Aviation Administration. “Authorized signatory” means an individual designated by an Airport tenant or contractor and approved by the Administration to sign for the company and verify that each identification badge applicant for the company has a continuous need for an Airport identification badge. “Bus” means a motor vehicle operated by an appropriately authorized agent on a fixed route and predetermined schedule to and from the Airport. “Combustible liquid” means any liquid that has a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F. “Commercial activity” means the sale, exchange, trading, buying, merchandising, hiring, marketing, promotion, or selling of commodities, goods, services, or property of any kind, or any revenue-producing activity. “Commercial vehicle” means any vehicle operated in connection with a commercial activity at the Airport as defined by §B(14) of this regulation and Regulation .06A of this chapter. “Courtesy service” means the operation of a business involving transportation of persons, baggage, or message/package delivery to or from the Airport in a courtesy vehicle. “Courtesy vehicle” means a vehicle operated to and from the Airport by a person for the transportation or convenience of its patrons or by a business whose airport activity is directly related to an off-Airport commercial activity. “Curbside” means the curb of the upper or lower motor vehicle ramp adjacent to the terminal building. “Deadheading” means a taxicab being driven to the Airport without a paying passenger in the taxicab. “Derelict vehicle” means very poor condition as a result of disuse and neglect. “Department” means the Maryland Department of Transportation. “Division” means the Division of Transportation and Terminal Services of the Maryland Aviation Administration. “Domestic animal” means any animal of a species usually domesticated in the United States and customarily found in the home. “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration, whose office is established pursuant to Transportation Article, §5-202.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Executive Director's authorized representative. Fire Marshal. “Fire marshal” means an individual from the Airport Fire Marshal's Office or a fire prevention inspector who is employed by the BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department. “Fire marshal” includes any designated representative of the State Fire Marshal's Office. “Fire Prevention Code” means the State Fire Prevention Code as defined in COMAR 29.06.01. “Flammable liquid” means any liquid that has a closed cup flash point below 100ºF. “Grace period” means a period of time not to exceed 120 minutes for which on-Airport rental car businesses do not charge fees for late returns of rental cars. Gross Revenue — Off-Airport Rental Car Business. “Gross revenue — off-Airport rental car business” means all monies paid or payable from Airport customers to the off-Airport rental car business for the rental of its vehicles, or any vehicle-related item or service under a rental agreement with car pick up at the off-Airport site: Regardless of the ownership, area fleet, or location assignment of the vehicles; Without regard to the manner in which, or place at which, the vehicles are furnished to the rental car business' customers; and Without regard to whether the vehicles are returned to the off-Airport site or to some other location. “Gross revenue — off-Airport rental car business” includes the total amount billed by the rental car business on its Airport customer invoices, including any separately stated fees and charges related to its rental car business at the off-Airport site. “Gross revenue — off-Airport rental car business” does not include: Federal, State, or local sales, or similar taxes, which are separately stated and collected from customers; Amounts received as insurance proceeds, or otherwise, for damages to vehicles and other property; Sums received for loss, conversion, or abandonment of its vehicles; Sums received from customers under its right to recover from its customers for damages to the rented vehicles to the extent the charges do not exceed the actual cost of repair or replacement; Proceeds from the sale of its vehicles; Revenues realized as reimbursement for refueling a vehicle rented pursuant to a rental agreement under which the customer is obligated to return the vehicle with the same amount of gasoline furnished at the inception of the rental; and Revenues realized from advance charges to customers for fuel, pursuant to a rental agreement. “Grounding or bonding” means providing a conductive path to equalize the potential static electricity between fueling equipment and aircraft by use of a cable. “Hazardous waste” means those wastes which are listed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) or possess the qualities as specified by the EPA in accordance with its criteria as set forth in the Resource Conservation Recovery Act (RCRA) and as defined in COMAR 26.13.02.03. “IBC” has the meaning stated in COMAR 05.02.07.03B(7). “Identification badge” means an official identity card or badge used for the purpose of entering the air operations area and other restricted areas of the Airport, issued and approved by the Administration for Airport employees. “Labeled” means equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization: That is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and is concerned with product evaluation; That maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials; and By whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. “Law enforcement officer” means any person vested with a police power of arrest under federal, State, county, or city authority, and generally identifiable by uniform, badge, or other indicia of authority. “Limousine” means any motor vehicle having a rated seating capacity of six or more persons, not including the driver, operating to and from the Airport in accordance with a valid certificate issued by the appropriate governmental agency. “Listed” means equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization: That is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services; That maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials; and Whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. “Motor vehicle” means a device in, upon, or by which a person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon land, except a device moved by human or animal power and except aircraft and devices moved exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. “Movement area” means the runways, taxiways, and other areas of the Airport that are used for taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, wherein movement of aircraft is under the control of the Federal Aviation Administration. “NFPA” has the meaning stated in COMAR 29.06.01.05B(5). “Non-Airport taxicab” means any properly licensed taxicab other than an “Airport taxicab”. “Nonmovement area” means the taxilanes, loading ramps, apron, parking, cargo areas, and vehicle service roads within the air operations area used for servicing aircraft and movement of vehicles exclusive of the movement area. “Off-Airport commercial activity” means a commercial activity operated by a business not physically located on Airport property that derives revenue in whole or in part from Airport customers. “Off-Airport rental car business” means a rental car business which: Is not located on Airport property; and Utilizes vehicles to transport Airport patrons to or from the off-Airport rental car business to or from the Airport consolidated rental car facility. “Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH)” means the unit within Maryland's Executive Branch responsible for scheduling and conducting administrative hearings. “On-Airport” means property at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport which is owned by the State and operated by the Maryland Aviation Administration or its contractors, as it exists or may be developed. “On-Airport rental car business” has the same meaning as “rental vehicle company” stated in Transportation Article, §18-108(a), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Operator” means any person who is in actual physical control of an aircraft or a motor vehicle. “Owner” means a person who holds the legal title of an aircraft or a motor vehicle. If the aircraft or motor vehicle is the subject of conditional sale or lease, with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement, and with the immediate right of possession vested in the conditional vendee or lessee or anyone in possession of an aircraft or motor vehicle on the Airport or, if a mortgagor of an aircraft or motor vehicle is entitled to the possession, then the conditional vendee, lessee, or mortgagor shall be deemed the owner. “Permit” means a courtesy/commercial vehicle permit or decal issued to a person or a qualified business permitting use of designated Airport property for conducting commercial activity or courtesy service. “Permit holder” means a qualified business that: Owns, operates, or authorizes a person to operate a permitted commercial or courtesy vehicle as defined in §§B(17) and (19) of this regulation; and Is granted authority to operate commercial and courtesy vehicles by the Maryland Public Service Commission or the Office of Motor Carriers of the Federal Highway Administration. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association, and includes any trustee, receiver, committee, assignee, or other representative or employee of one. “Privilege fee” means a certain percent of gross revenue imposed on an off-Airport rental car business by the Administration for the privilege granted to the business to operate a commercial activity on and at the Airport. “Regulations” means these regulations as amended and supplemented. “Restricted area” means airport areas where access by the general public is prohibited or limited to authorized persons only with a business need. “Soliciting” means conducting unauthorized commercial activity including, but not limited to, generating business by speaking, distributing printed material, or any other means. “Solid waste” means any garbage, refuse, sludge, solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials which are the by-products of commercial activity, as defined under COMAR 26.03.03 and 26.13.02. “State” means the State of Maryland. “Terminal” means any passenger terminal facility at the Airport, including all roadways and parking facilities associated with it. “Traffic” means pedestrians and vehicles, singly or together, using any Airport area. “Transportation facility charge” means amounts collected by on-Airport rental car businesses to recover actual operation and maintenance costs related to operating a common shuttle bus fleet and a common bus maintenance facility at the Airport. In this subtitle, the following documents are incorporated by reference. Documents Incorporated. NFPA 1, Uniform Fire Code, as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01.06B(1) and as amended in COMAR 29.06.01.08 and .09. A compendium of Codes and Standards referenced in NFPA 1 as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01.06B(2) and as amended in COMAR 29.06.01.07, including: National Electrical Code (NFPA 70); Life Safety Code (NFPA 101); Standard for Aircraft Fuel Servicing (NFPA 407); Standard on Aircraft Hangars (NFPA 409); Standard on Aircraft Maintenance (NFPA 410); and Standard on Airport Terminal Buildings, Fueling Ramp Drainage, and Loading Walkways (NFPA 415). The International Building Code as incorporated by reference in COMAR 29.06.01.06B(3). 29 CFR §1910.1200 Toxic and Hazardous Substances, as amended. The certified Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Noise Zone, consisting of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as indicated below: Airport Noise Zone Map; Tax Map Index; Anne Arundel County Tax Maps 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 15; Howard County Tax Map 44. The Martin State Airport — Airport Noise Zone, certified by the Executive Director, and consisting of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as indicated below: Airport Noise Zone Map; Tax Map index; Baltimore County Tax Maps 90 and 91. Airport Design (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5300-13, September 29, 1989, and Changes 1 through 12, January 3, 2008. Heliport Design (U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration Advisory Circular 150/5390-2B, September 30, 2004. Incorporation by Reference Locations. Due to limited distribution, the documents incorporated by reference in §B(1), (2), and (3) of this regulation are available for inspection at the following depositories only: Department of Legislative Services, 90 State Circle, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 946-5400; Maryland State Law Library, Courts of Appeal Building, 361 Rowe Boulevard, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 260-1430; Marshall Law Library, University of Maryland School of Law, 501 West Fayette Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 706-6502; Hornbake Library, University of Maryland, Marylandia & Rare Books Department, College Park, MD 20742, (301) 405-9210; and State Library Resource Center, Enoch Pratt Free Library, 400 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, MD 21201, (410) 396-1789. Negligent Operations Prohibited. Operating an aircraft in a careless or negligent manner or in disregard of the rights and safety of others, or without due caution and circumspection or at a speed or in a manner which does or is likely to endanger persons or property, is prohibited. Operation of an aircraft that is so constructed, equipped, or loaded as to endanger or is likely to endanger persons or property is prohibited. Compliance with Orders. All aeronautical activities at the Airport shall conform to the current applicable provisions of the Federal Aviation Administration Regulations and Orders, applicable State law, regulations, and orders issued by the Administration or an air traffic controller on duty in the Control Tower. All aircraft operated from the Airport, except aircraft specifically exempt from these requirements by law, shall be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration and shall have a Federal Aviation Administration certificate of air worthiness. The owner of any aircraft based or hangared at the Airport may not operate or allow the operation of that aircraft without a liability insurance policy in force which covers the owner and the pilot for claims by passengers or other persons for injuries to them and their property which might arise out of the operation of the aircraft. The liability insurance policy shall provide coverage for at least $50,000 bodily injury per individual and $100,000 bodily injury per accident, and $50,000 property damage protection. Payment of Aircraft Fees. All aircraft operators, upon landing or before take-off, shall register with the Airport Director's office at the terminal building or with the fixed base operator to pay the commercial fees established by the Administration and to receive receipt of payment. Operators of scheduled air carriers operating under special lease contracts or those operators who have established other payment arrangements with the Administration are exempt from these requirements. Denial of Use of Airport. The Airport Director may deny the use of the Airport to any pilot in violation of these regulations and shall have the authority to close the Airport or any portion of it to air operations or to any specific aircraft or class of aircraft, if in his opinion the use of the Airport by the aircraft might endanger persons or property or jeopardize the operational efficiency of the Airport. Aircraft Accidents. Any person operating an aircraft who is involved in an accident on the Airport resulting in injury to any person or damage to any property, shall stop the aircraft at the scene of the accident, notify the Control Tower and the Airport Director, and comply with applicable provisions of Part 430, National Transportation Safety Board Regulations. Aircraft operators who are involved in accidents on the Airport, and the owner of the aircraft, if other than the operator, shall make a full written report of the accident to the Airport Director within 24 hours after the accident, or as soon as possible, and shall include the names and addresses of the individuals involved, the registration and license number of the aircraft involved, the name of the insurance company shown on the liability insurance policy, the binder or policy number, and all other information relevant to the accident. An aircraft involved in an accident may not be removed from the scene of the accident until clearance to do so has been granted by the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Administration. Damage to any airfield lighting equipment or fixtures by means of contact with an aircraft shall be reported immediately to the Airport Director by the individual involved who is fully responsible for damage as covered in §F of this regulation. Damage to Airport. In the event of damage to Airport property from any type of accident, crash, or fire, or resulting from any malfunction or operation, the owner or operator of the aircraft involved is responsible to the Administration for the damage, the amount of which is to be ascertained by the Executive Director who shall require payment by the owner or operator. If the owner or operator fails or refuses to pay the amount of the claim for damage, a full report of the circumstances on which the claim is based and a copy of the claim shall be forwarded to counsel for the Administration, who may institute all necessary legal proceedings for collection of the claim. Removal of Disabled Aircraft. Aircraft owners, operators, and Airport tenants promptly shall remove disabled aircraft and parts of disabled aircraft from the Airport unless required or directed to delay removal by the Administration or a federal agency. Disabled aircraft may not block the air operations area unnecessarily. When a disabled aircraft is blocking or delaying the opening or use of any portion of the air operations areas, the owner or operator of the aircraft shall make immediate arrangements to have the aircraft moved. If removal of the aircraft is not initiated as soon as is reasonably possible or is not progressing at a reasonable rate, the Airport Director may have the aircraft moved at the expense and risk of the owner. Enplaning and Deplaning. Passengers and cargo shall be enplaned and deplaned only in areas designated by the Administration. If an aircraft is loaded or unloaded at ground level, passengers shall be channeled through established routes across the aircraft apron area under the direction and supervision of the aircraft owner or operator or designated representatives of the aircraft owner or operator. General aviation and noncommercial aircraft operators using the terminal apron facilities for loading or unloading passengers and cargo shall obtain prior permission from the Airport Director. The operator also shall make prior arrangements for ground and passenger services including sky cap services for passenger luggage. Cleaning and Maintaining Aircraft. Aircraft cleaning, painting, washing, polishing, or other maintenance shall be conducted only in the areas and under the conditions designated by the Administration's representative according to NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code. Refusal of Clearance. The Airport Director may prohibit aircraft operations when, in the Director's judgment, conditions are such that continued operations would be unsafe or unwise. The Airport Director has the authority to issue a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to close or open the Airport, or any portion of it. Radio Communication. Operating aircraft shall be equipped with functioning two-way radio, tunable to and capable of operating on the appropriate frequencies for Tower and Ground Control. Persons who land in emergencies without radio equipment shall obtain departure approval from the Airport Director and the Control Tower. Aircraft Equipment. Fixed wing aircraft operated on the Airport shall be equipped with a tail or nose wheel, and wheel brakes. Landing and Taking Off. Operators taking off an aircraft from the Airport shall do so only on the runway or helipad assigned by, and after clearance has been obtained from, the Control Tower. Operators landing an aircraft shall comply fully with the air traffic control instructions and runway assignments given by the Control Tower. Locked wheel turns are prohibited. All persons operating aircraft in the Airport control zone as described in the Airman's Information Manual shall comply with current established traffic control procedures and shall operate within established traffic patterns as promulgated jointly by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Airport Director, unless specifically authorized to do otherwise by the FAA Control Tower. Simulated emergencies which require special handling by the Control Tower are prohibited within the Airport control zone as described in the Airman's Information Manual. Airport Marking and Lighting. All aircraft operations shall obey all Airport lighting and pavement marking signals. Motorless Aircraft. Landing at or taking off from the Airport in a motorless aircraft is prohibited except in cases where prior permission has been granted by the Airport Director and clearance has been obtained from the Control Tower. Student Pilots. Student pilots who operate aircraft on the Airport shall be accompanied by a certificated flight instructor unless they are certified as competent to conduct solo operations by the chief instructor of any flight school based at the Airport under a formal lease agreement with the Administration. Student pilots who conduct solo flight operations are required to give prior notice of their student status to Air Traffic Control (e.g., “Cessna 1234—Student pilot requesting landing clearance”). A student pilot may not make his initial solo flight at the Airport. Airport Operational Restrictions. The following types of operations may be conducted at the Airport only with the prior authorization of the Airport Director: Training flights; Experimental or demonstration flights; Air shows involving stunt flying or aerobatics. Equipment demonstrations on the ground also require the prior authorization of the Airport Director. Starting and Running Aircraft Engines. Starting, running, or operating an aircraft by persons other than licensed pilots, licensed mechanics, or student pilots, is prohibited. It is prohibited to start an aircraft engine unless blocks or chocks are placed in front of the wheels or unless parking brakes are in the applied position. Aircraft engines may be operated only in places designated by the Administration. Unnecessary engine running is prohibited. Run-up of jet or turboprop engines (for purposes other than take-off preparation) is prohibited except in areas and at times designated by the Airport Director. It is prohibited to leave an aircraft unattended with engines running. Radio Ground Control. Any person who taxis or tows an aircraft within the movement area shall monitor the ground control frequency being used by the Control Tower and remain in direct communication with the Control Tower at all times. Propeller Slipstream and Jet Blast. Any person who positions, starts, or runs-up engines or who taxis an aircraft is required to exercise due care to assure that propeller slipstream or jet blast will not cause injury to persons, scatter debris, or damage property on the Airport or in areas adjacent to the Airport. Pushing, Towing, Backing and Taxiing of Aircraft. Pushing, towing, backing, and taxiing of aircraft shall be done at a safe and reasonable speed and with due care to assure that there is no danger of collision with any person or object in the immediate area. Aircraft may be pushed, towed, backed, or taxied into or within a movement area only under the control and instructions of the Control Tower. Aircraft Parking. Aircraft may be parked at a gate position only for the purpose of enplaning and deplaning passengers. When an aircraft gate position on the unleased portion of the terminal apron is not needed for other aircraft, an aircraft operator, following assignment to that gate, may park at the gate position for as long as he chooses subject only to the rate schedule established by the Administration. When an aircraft gate position on the unleased portion of the terminal apron is needed for other aircraft, an aircraft operator to whom the gate position is assigned may park at the gate position only for the maximum allowable turnaround time established by the Administration or permitted by lease for his aircraft type. Failure of the aircraft operator to remove the aircraft from the gate position within the allotted maximum time shall subject the aircraft owner, in addition to any other penalties prescribed by these regulations, to a ramp penalty charge of $50 for each additional 30 minutes or less of parking, or removal of the aircraft from the gate position at the owner's risk and expense, or both. Operators of private, itinerant, nonscheduled, or military aircraft may use the terminal apron only for enplaning and deplaning passengers and cargo. Operators desiring to use the terminal apron for any other purpose are required to obtain the prior authorization of the Airport Director. Only with the approval of the Airport Director is an operator of a private, itinerant, nonscheduled, or military aircraft permitted to use an aircraft gate position assigned for scheduled air carrier use. Aircraft may be parked at the Airport terminal building only in positions and orientations established by the Administration or permitted by lease. Aircraft may be double-parked at a terminal gate position only with prior approval of the Airport Director. Aircraft may not be parked anywhere on the Airport in a position blocking access through hangar doors, unless permission to do so has been obtained from the Airport Director or the operator having jurisdiction over the hangars. Aircraft may be parked and stored at the Airport only in designated areas. Aircraft found to be in violation of this regulation will be removed by the Airport Director at the risk and expense of the owner. Any person parking an aircraft on a public aircraft parking area shall comply with the procedures established by the Administration. Fees for aircraft parking are governed by the Administration's rate schedule. Any person parking and leaving an aircraft is required to assure that it is properly tied down and that the landing gear is chocked with wheel blocks or other approved devices. Cargo may be loaded on or unloaded from an aircraft only in designated areas. Except in a public parking area in compliance with the procedures established by the Administration, an aircraft may not be parked on any portion of the Airport without the express permission of the Administration. Upon instruction from the Airport Director, the operator of any aircraft parked or stored on the Airport shall move the aircraft to any other designated place on the Airport. If the operator refuses to comply with the instruction, the Airport Director may order the aircraft towed to a designated place at the operator's risk and expense. Aircraft Lights. Operators taxiing or towing an aircraft during periods of low visibility shall keep the aircraft's navigational lights fully illuminated. Removal of Passengers from Aircraft. At the request of the owner or operator of an aircraft, Airport law enforcement officers may use reasonable force to remove from the aircraft any person who creates a nuisance or a threat to persons, property, or aircraft operations. Derelict Aircraft. Abandoning aircraft anywhere on the Airport is prohibited. The Airport Director may remove derelict aircraft from the Airport at the sole risk and expense of the owner or operator. Storage and retention of aircraft parts or components being held as inventory is permissible only in enclosed facilities that have been approved by the Administration for that purpose and in accordance with NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, Chapter 10 and Chapter 34. Based Aircraft. It is prohibited to base an aircraft at the Airport unless a written agreement has been obtained from the Administration or a fixed base operator. Cleaning of Equipment. The use of flammable or combustible liquids in the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or other appliances, equipment, or parts of aircraft is prohibited, unless those cleaning operations are conducted in facilities specifically approved by the Administration for that purpose and are performed in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. Cleaning Fluids. All cleaning fluids of a vaporizing nature shall be stored or transported in containers with dispensing devices which comply with the applicable sections of COMAR 29.06.01. Open Flame Operations. Open flame operations may be conducted on the Airport only after obtaining either a Welding and Burning permit or a Special Use permit through the Airport Fire Marshal's Office. Storage of Material. The storage of combustible materials in hangars at the Airport shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, Chapter 10 and Chapter 34. The height of stored material may not exceed that of the lower or bottom side of roof trusses or of a point 18 inches below sprinkler lines or heads, whichever is lower. Storage areas shall have spaces between them as well as aisles throughout the areas of sufficient size to allow passage of fire department personnel and equipment. Sufficient spaces for aisles shall be determined through inspection by the fire marshal in compliance with COMAR 29.06.01. Storage of Hazardous Material. Flammable and combustible liquids, gases, explosives, signal flares, or other hazardous materials shall be stored and kept in containers and receptacles and in structures and areas specifically approved by the fire marshal in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. Tenants and concessionaires shall ensure that drums and containers are properly marked in accordance with 29 CFR §1910.1200. In addition to the labeling requirements of 29 CFR §1910.1200, each tenant and concessionaire shall mark its drums and containers with its company name and date of initial receipt of the item on the Airport premises. Tenants and concessionaires shall properly store drums and containers and shall ensure proper disposal of materials in accordance with COMAR 26.13.03. Tenants and concessionaires shall provide adequate documentation regarding the contents of drums and containers to inspectors of the Administration, the Maryland Department of the Environment, or other law enforcement agency. If as a result of a routine inspection of the Airport premises an improperly marked or stored drum or container is found, the tenant or concessionaire shall be cited. The tenant or concessionaire shall correct the deficiency within 1 working day. This inspection may be conducted by the fire marshal or representatives of the Administration, the Maryland Department of the Environment, or the Maryland Division of Labor and Industry. If the tenant or concessionaire fails to correct the noted deficiency, the Administration may correct the deficiency or cause it to be corrected by a private contractor at the expense of the responsible party. Owners of containers which have been apparently abandoned and consequently collected by the Administration and placed in storage shall be charged for all costs incurred by the Administration in connection with them, including: Removal to storage; Storage fees; Chemical analysis; Disposal; Record keeping; and Any actions required by federal and State statute or regulation. Airport Hazardous Material Spill Decontamination Procedures. Spills involving flammable materials, regardless of size, shall be reported immediately to the Administration. The tenant or agency responsible for causing the spill shall provide for cleanup of the spill by either calling in a commercial organization which is licensed through the Maryland Department of the Environment to clean up and remove the spilled material or by accomplishing the cleanup itself. If the tenant or agency accomplishes the cleanup, all contaminated absorbents, fuel-soaked rags, or other materials shall be placed in approved containers and removed by a licensed handler as specified in §F(2) of this regulation. If, in the event of a spill, a determination is made by the Administration that outside assistance must be obtained for removal of spilled materials, the tenant or agency responsible for the spill shall call a commercial organization as specified in §F(2) of this regulation. If the tenant or agency fails to call for this additional assistance, the Administration shall request assistance from the Maryland Department of the Environment or a commercial organization. The tenant or agency shall be charged for the cost of this service. The tenant or agency shall file a report of the spill in accordance with COMAR 26.10.08.04. The tenant or agency shall furnish the Administration with a list of names and telephone numbers of persons to be contacted in the event of a hazardous material spill. The Administration shall maintain a current list of commercial organizations which can be called upon to accomplish cleanup and removal of a hazardous material spill at the Airport. In the event of a sewage spill, the tenant or agency shall decontaminate all affected equipment. A sewage spill may not be flushed so as to contaminate storm drains, surface waters, or streams. Disposal of all contaminated materials shall be conducted in accordance with §F(2)—4), above. Other spills shall be handled by the tenant or agency in the same manner as the procedures for hazardous material spills and sewage spills. The tenant or agency shall be charged by the Administration standard rates and fees for all labor, equipment, and materials that the Administration may provide in support of these activities. Lubricating Oils. Lubricating oils shall be stored, kept, or transported in containers and receptacles, and in structures and areas, specifically approved by the fire marshal for these purposes in compliance with the applicable sections of COMAR 29.06.01. The storage of empty lubricating oil drums or cans on the Airport is prohibited, except in approved areas designated by the Administration in compliance with the applicable sections of COMAR 26.13.03. Petroleum products or objectionable industrial waste matter shall be discharged only into pans or containers provided for that purpose in compliance with applicable sections of COMAR 29.06.01 and shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Administration. A company transporting oil on the Airport shall possess a valid Oil Operations Permit issued by the Waste Management Administration in accordance with COMAR 26.10.01.16. Waste. The storage of oily waste, rags, and other rubbish and trash at the Airport is prohibited unless they are in suitable metal receptacles with operating self-closing covers as approved by COMAR 29.06.01. All waste within this general classification shall be removed daily from the Airport premises. Smoking. Smoking is prohibited within the fuel farm, except in an area outside and designated by the Administration. Smoking or carrying lighted cigars, cigarettes, pipes, matches, or any open flame within the air operations area or any building owned or leased by the Administration is prohibited. Floor Care. The accumulation of oil, grease, or other flammable material on the floors of the Airport is prohibited. The floors of hangars and other buildings shall be cleaned daily and continuously kept free of rags, waste material, or other trash or rubbish. Care of Aircraft Ramp, Apron, and Parking Areas. Any person, including the operator of an aircraft, who causes overflowing or spilling of oil, grease, fuel, or any similar material anywhere on the Airport, is responsible for the immediate cleanup of the area. If that person fails to clean the area, the Airport Director may provide the necessary cleaning and charge the responsible person for the expense. The cleaning of aircraft ramp areas, aprons, and parking areas shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance. Any person who observes any unsafe conditions on the ramp is required to notify the Airport Director. Doping, Spray Painting, and Paint Stripping. Doping processes, spray painting, or paint stripping operations are permitted only in properly designed, ventilated buildings or areas that are approved by COMAR 29.06.01. Only persons who are properly clothed for safety and self-protection are permitted to enter or work in a doping or spray painting room while doping and spray painting operations are being conducted. Fire Extinguishers. All fire extinguishing equipment shall be maintained in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. Eye Hazards. The use of any material, such as an oil absorbent or similar material, that creates an eye hazard when picked up, swirled, or blown about by the blast from an aircraft engine is prohibited in any passenger loading area or other public area of the Airport. Operating Motor Vehicles in Hangars. Operating a tractor, tug, or other motor vehicle without protective screens or baffles to prevent the escape of sparks or flames in any hangar or other building used for aircraft maintenance when an aircraft is present is prohibited, except in an emergency. Storage/parking/maintenance of motor vehicles in any hangar is prohibited. Grounding or Bonding of Aircraft. Aircraft in hangars shall be grounded or bonded for removal and control of static electrical accumulations on aircraft while aircraft are undergoing service or repair in accordance with NFPA 409, Aircraft Hangars. Aircraft being serviced on the Airport ramp or other designated area shall be grounded or bonded for removal and control of static electrical accumulations in accordance with NFPA 407, Aircraft Fuel Servicing. Motorized Ground Equipment Near Aircraft or Hangars. In parking motorized ground equipment, the operator shall position it so that it can be readily driven or towed away from the aircraft or hangars in case of an emergency. Repairing of Aircraft. Except for minor adjustments, an aircraft may be repaired only in an area specifically designated by the Administration. Operating Aircraft Engines in Hangars. Except for the air rotation of jet aircraft without ignition, starting or operating aircraft engines inside any hangar is prohibited. Heating Systems in Hangars. The installation and operation of any heating system or device is prohibited in any hangar at the Airport other than systems or devices listed or labeled by an independent testing laboratory or facility as suitable for use in heating aircraft hangars. Those systems and devices shall be installed in the manner prescribed by and standards set forth in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 409, Aircraft Hangars. The use of portable aircraft engine heating equipment is prohibited inside any aircraft hangar. Only listed or labeled, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved, equipment shall be used. Electrical Equipment and Lighting Systems. All electrical equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical. The use of a portable lamp without a protective guard or shield in any maintenance shelter or hangar is prohibited. Power-operated equipment or electrical devices shall be turned off while not in actual use. New or additional electrical equipment or wiring installed in any aircraft hangar shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, and NFPA 409, Aircraft Hangars. Explosives, Corrosives, Poisons, and Radiological Materials. The storing, retaining, handling, using, dispensing, or transporting of any Class A explosive or hazardous material (as defined by the “Hazardous Material Regulation of the U.S. Department of Transportation”) requires a Special Use permit authorized by the Airport Director and issued by the fire marshal under COMAR 29.06.01. Detonators such as blasting caps, electric blasting caps, and detonating primers shall be stored in a separate magazine for blasting supplies and may not be stored in a magazine with other explosive materials. Detonators shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, or 3 magazine, except that electrical blasting caps having leg wires at least 4 feet long may be stored in a Type 4 magazine. Whenever specific types of magazines are required by COMAR 29.06.01, magazines of higher classifications may be permitted to be substituted. Explosive materials that are bullet-sensitive shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, or 3 magazine. Explosive materials that are not cap-sensitive shall be stored in a Type 4 or 5 magazine. Magazines shall be in the charge of a competent person at all times who shall be at least 21 years old or a member of the Armed Services, and who shall be held responsible for the enforcement of all safety precautions. Magazine doors shall be kept locked, except during the time of placement and removal of stocks of explosives or during inspection. Safety rules governing the operation of magazines shall be posted on the interior of the magazine door. Smoking, carrying lighted matches, open flames, spark-producing devices, and firearms (except firearms carried by authorized guards) are prohibited inside or within 50 feet of magazines. The land surrounding magazines shall be kept clear of brush, dried grass, leaves, and similar combustibles for a distance of at least 25 feet. Combustible materials may not be stored within 50 feet of magazines. Aircraft involved in loading, unloading, reloading, or temporarily retaining Class A explosives or blasting agents shall be parked on the Airport in areas designated by the Administration. Class B and C explosives shall be handled in the same manner when compliance is considered necessary by the Administration to ensure public safety. Explosive cargo shall be transported to and from the designated parking areas in vehicles equipped in accordance with federal regulations. A carrier of explosive cargo shall notify the Administration at least 12 hours before the scheduled arrival of the aircraft involved. The Administration will then issue the appropriate NOTAMs. Carriers of explosive cargo shall notify the Administration immediately upon arrival of explosives at the Airport and shall also notify a consignee or handling agent who shall remove the explosive cargo from the Airport within 48 hours of notification. Clothes Lockers. Only metal clothes lockers may be used. General Requirements. The provisions of this section govern the fueling and defueling of aircraft at the Airport. The fueling or defueling of an aircraft is prohibited while an engine or engines of the aircraft are operating. The operation of any electrical appliance in an aircraft is prohibited when the aircraft is being fueled or defueled. During the fueling or defueling of an aircraft, the aircraft fueling and defueling equipment (such as hoses and funnels) shall be electrically grounded or bonded. When a fuel spill occurs at or near a fuel delivery device, the Administration shall be notified immediately. Valves and dome covers shall be shut down and the fueling vehicle shall remain in place until the arrival of fire department vehicles. If the engine of the fueling vehicle is running at the time of the fuel spill, it shall remain running until orders otherwise are issued by the fire department incident commander at the scene. Conversely, if the engine of the fueling vehicle is shut down at the time of the fuel spill, it shall remain shut down until the fire department incident commander at the scene orders the vehicle removed. Fueling or defueling operations may not resume following a fuel spill until all affected areas are thoroughly cleaned. Only fueling/defueling personnel, and other personnel expressly authorized by an air carrier in accordance with approved operating procedures, are permitted within 50 feet of an aircraft during fueling and defueling operations. Fueling operators shall possess an Oil Operator's Certificate issued in accordance with COMAR 26.10.01. A person may not be aboard an aircraft during fueling or defueling unless a cabin attendant is present at or near the cabin door and unless a passenger boarding ramp or bridge is in place at the cabin door. During fueling or defueling, the use of any material which may cause a static spark is prohibited. Fueling or defueling operations may not begin unless fire extinguishers are within ready reach. Starting the engine of an aircraft when there is any flammable or combustible liquid on the ground in the vicinity of the aircraft is prohibited. It is prohibited to fuel or defuel an aircraft with any equipment or apparatus which is not in a safe, sound, and nonleaking condition. The fueling and defueling of aircraft and the maintenance of an aircraft fueling system may not be conducted within 50 feet of any hangar or other building, except as conducted in compliance with: NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing; and NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance. Parking fueling vehicles in areas other than those assigned by the Administration except for the accomplishment of minor adjustments or repairs necessary to move the vehicle to a designated storage or repair area is prohibited. Fuel trucks, empty or otherwise, are not permitted within any building at the Airport unless the building is properly designed and equipped for fuel truck repair purposes. Fueling or defueling aircraft in any building is strictly prohibited. An operator may not back a fueling vehicle anywhere on the Airport unless an attendant is present outside the fueling vehicle to assist. Fueling operations shall be stopped when a fire is detected within 300 feet. The operation or ground testing of airborne radar equipment is prohibited except in areas approved for that purpose. Aircraft radar directional beams may not be operated near another aircraft, fueling operations, fueling trucks or flammable liquid storage when the high intensity beam emitter is within a 300-foot radius or the low intensity beam emitter is within a 100-foot radius. Authority to Operate on the Air Operations Area. The only motor vehicle operations permitted on the air operations area are those expressly authorized by the Airport Director, who shall identify the motor vehicles by registration. Permanent registration shall be extended on the basis of need only to Airport activities whose operations are formalized by contract with the Administration. Temporary registration may be extended to agencies whose business is directly related to the aviation activity of the Airport when access to the air operations area is considered necessary to the conduct of business. Traffic Control. All motor vehicle operators are required to obey all posted regulatory signs, traffic signals, and all instructions by the Control Tower, the Airport Director, or by an officer charged with traffic control and enforcement. Radio Equipped Vehicle. Operators of vehicles with two-way radio equipment and who possess a valid airfield operator's permit and are authorized by the Airport Director to enter upon the movement area shall first establish and maintain radio contact with the Control Tower and obtain Control Tower authorization to proceed. Operators of vehicles with two-way radio equipment and who possess a valid airfield operator's permit and are authorized by the Airport Director and desiring to cross an active runway shall first obtain specific clearance to do so from the Control Tower. Vehicles Without Radio Equipment. Vehicles without two-way radio equipment are not permitted to enter, or operate within, the movement area unless escorted by an authorized radio equipped vehicle that is in contact with the Control Tower. To supplement control of traffic by radio, the Control Tower also uses standard light signals. It is the responsibility of all vehicle operators to be familiar with these signals and to comply with them when they are in use. Operations Near Aircraft. Aircraft servicing vehicles designated for a specific airport are the only motor vehicles that may pass within 20 feet of a parked aircraft. Motor vehicles may not be operated between an aircraft and terminal concourses while passengers are enplaning or deplaning. Aircraft servicing vehicles may not be operated on the loading ramp unless the aircraft to be serviced has come to a complete stop at its designated loading position. Vehicles shall pass only to the rear of taxiing aircraft. Designated Vehicular and Pedestrian Routes. Vehicle operators shall use marked roadways and may not use the ramp or cargo areas as a short cut. Vehicle operators who are authorized to pass through a terminal underpass before entering and again before exiting the underpass shall come first to a complete stop. Pedestrians desiring to walk between terminal concourses shall remain within 50 feet of the terminal building at all times to remain clear of the taxilane. Speed Limits. Except for authorized emergency vehicles, the maximum allowable speed for a motor vehicle on the outer ramp road is 15 miles per hour. Except for authorized emergency vehicles, the maximum allowable speed for any vehicle within 20 feet of a parked aircraft is 5 miles per hour. Except for authorized emergency vehicles, the maximum allowable speed for a vehicle on the inner ramp road (adjacent to the main Terminal) is 5 miles per hour. The maximum allowable vehicle speed in the main terminal baggage make-up and delivery areas is 4 miles per hour (brisk walking speed). Except for authorized emergency vehicles, the maximum allowable speed for a motor vehicle on connecting ramp roadways, aircraft parking ramps, aprons, and in hangar areas is 10 miles per hour. Except for authorized emergency vehicles, the maximum allowable speed limit for a motor vehicle on the cargo ramp roadway is 20 miles per hour. Careless Driving. Motor vehicle operations on the air operations area shall be conducted in a careful and prudent manner reflecting due consideration of driving circumstances so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Safety Equipment. Motor vehicles operated on the air operations area shall be properly maintained in accordance with all Airport standard operating procedures. Motor Vehicle Lights. Operation of a motor vehicle on the air operations area is prohibited if any of its headlights or tail lights are inoperative. Persons operating motor vehicles on the air operations area shall keep the vehicle's headlights and tail lights fully illuminated between the hours of sunset and sunrise and at all times when passing through unlighted or poorly lighted areas or when visibility is restricted. If a stalled motor vehicle is left on the air operations area between the hours of sunset and sunrise, either its parking lights shall be illuminated or warning lights shall be posted. The headlights of a motor vehicle on the air operations area shall be adequate to meet State requirements in addition to those of the Administration. Baggage, cargo carts, and trailers operating on the air operations area shall be equipped with at least two yellow reflectors on each side and two red reflectors on the rear or marked with reflectorized tape as approved by the Administration. Motor vehicles operating on a taxiway or runway shall be equipped with flashing amber identification lights on top of the vehicle. It is preferred that motor vehicles operating on the air operations area be equipped with headlight dimmer switches. Vehicles not so equipped that are approved for operating on the air operations area shall have headlight beams focused to strike the ground not more than 50 feet ahead of the vehicle. Motor Vehicle Brakes. Operators are required to test the vehicle's brakes before commencing any operation on the air operations area. All motor vehicles operated on the air operations area shall be equipped with an emergency brake capable of holding the vehicle on a 30-degree grade. Motor Vehicle Windows and Mirrors. All motor vehicles operated on the air operations area shall be equipped with at least one mirror, so adjusted that the operator of the vehicle has a clear view for a distance of at least 200 feet to the rear unless the vehicle is a specialized service vehicle not licensed for general highway use and having an open cab which provides the driver with unobstructed, 360-degree visibility. Windows of any motor vehicle operated on the air operations area shall be free of cracks, blisters, discoloration, or any other defect causing distortion or obstruction to the vision of the operator. Posters, stickers, signs, or other objects on the windows of a motor vehicle operating on the air operations area, other than those required by the Administration or by law, are prohibited. All motor vehicles approved for operating on the air operations area are subject to inspection as prescribed by the Administration. Emergency Vehicles and Conditions. Emergency conditions existing on the air operations area do not mitigate or cancel any existing regulations. Under emergency conditions such as an aircraft accident or fire, access to the scene is denied to all vehicles or persons except those whose duties require their presence. The Airport Director shall determine when normal operations may be resumed. Occupants of Motor Vehicles. While on the air operations area, riding on the outside of a moving motor vehicle, or riding with arms or legs protruding from the body of the vehicle is prohibited. Standing up in a moving motor vehicle is prohibited unless the vehicle is designed and intended for this purpose. Passengers, other than those permitted by these regulations or by other applicable law, are not permitted in any motor vehicle on the air operations area. Seat belts shall be worn in accordance with State motor vehicle laws and regulations on the air operations area. Tugs and Trailers. Towing of a train of more than six baggage carts is prohibited on the air operations area. Any trailer or semitrailer operated on the air operations area shall be equipped with proper brakes so that when disengaged from the towing vehicle it will not become free-rolling. All towed equipment operated on the air operations area shall be equipped with positive locking couplings. Tugs, trailers, baggage, or cargo carts shall be returned to an assigned storage area immediately following their use with the brakes set in the locked position. Yielding Right-of-Way. Any person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area shall yield the right-of-way to aircraft in motion or aircraft with engines running, ready to be put in motion. Any person operating a motor vehicle across or into vehicle traffic lanes on the air operations area shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles already in those lanes. All persons operating motor vehicles on the air operations area shall pass to the right of approaching vehicles. All persons operating motor vehicles on the air operations area shall yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles. Parking. Parking on the air operations area, except at places designated by the Airport Director, is prohibited. Parking within 15 feet of any fire hydrant or other fire control apparatus is prohibited. Parking on the air operations area which interferes with or prevents the passage or movement of aircraft or emergency or other motor vehicles is prohibited. Vehicles in violation of this regulation may be removed by the Airport Director at the expense and risk of the owner or operator. Parking within 200 feet of the edge of a runway is prohibited. A motor vehicle may not be left unattended with the motor running unless properly chocked and authorized by the Airport Director. Parking within the triple yellow lines that denote the movement area of a loading bridge is prohibited. Motor Vehicle Accidents. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area, who is involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person or damage to any property, shall stop the vehicle at the scene or as close as possible without obstructing traffic, notify the Airport Director, and remain at the scene of the accident until he has given a full report to the investigating officer. Upon request, any relevant permit, license, registration, or other document shall be shown to the investigating officer. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area who is involved in an accident as defined in §M(1) of this regulation and the owner, if other than the operator, shall make a full written report of the accident to the Airport Director within 24 hours after the accident. The report shall include the names and addresses of the individuals involved, a description of the property or vehicles involved, the registration and license numbers of the vehicles involved, and any other relevant information. Repair of Motor Vehicles. Cleaning, repairing, maintaining, or overhauling of motor vehicles or other equipment is prohibited on the air operations area, except in an approved shop area. Contractors' Access and Use of Premises. Construction vehicles and equipment shall use only those entrances and exits designated by the Administration. Construction vehicles and equipment shall enter and exit the airfield area only during times specified in writing by the Airport Director. When not in use, construction vehicles and equipment may not remain at a work site on the airfield area without the written authorization of the Airport Director. Construction vehicles and equipment that have the written authorization of the Airport Director to remain at a work site when not in use shall be marked and lighted so they will not be hazardous to other vehicles and aircraft. Construction vehicles and equipment that are operated by individuals with a valid airfield operator's permit and authorized to operate in the movement area may not operate on or move across an active runway unless they are either in two-way radio contact with the Control Tower, or escorted by an authorized vehicle which is in two-way radio contact with the Control Tower. Vehicle Identification and Escort Rules. Vehicles authorized permanent access to the air operations area shall be clearly marked with the company name, logo, or other identification acceptable to the Administration. Vehicles authorized temporary access to the air operations area shall display conspicuously on the windshield an “Official Permit” issued by the Administration. Vehicles not authorized access to the air operations area as in §P(1) and (2) of this regulation shall be escorted by Administration personnel or authorized personnel of an Airport tenant. Airfield Operator's Permit. An Airfield Operator's Permit is required for all individuals who operate a motor vehicle, a loading bridge, or any other motorized equipment on the air operations area. The Administration has a three-tier system for its Airfield Operator’s Permit: Tier 1 is designated for those individuals requiring access to only non-movement areas of the air operations area. An Airfield Operator’s Permit designated as tier 1 shall have a V/P or V/P/L on the individual’s identification badge. Tier 2 is designated for those individuals requiring access to nonmovement areas and limited access to movement areas of the air operations area. An Airfield Operator’s Permit designated as tier 2 shall have a V/P/T on the individual’s identification badge. Tier 3 is designated for those individuals requiring unrestricted access to the non-movement and movement areas of the air operations area. An Airfield Operator’s Permit designated as tier 3 shall have a V/P/R on the individual’s identification badge. An applicant for an Airfield Operator's Permit shall obtain a Request for Access/PIN Change form and the Equipment Training Record form from the Administration. An applicant for an Airfield Operator's Permit of any tier shall possess a valid motor vehicle operator's license from any state. Applicants for an Airfield Operator's Permit shall successfully complete the following: Tier 1: The Non-movement Area Airfield Operator’s Permit written examination with a minimum score of 80 percent. The applicant shall also complete recurrent non-movement area training on a bi-annual basis. Tier 2: The Non-movement Area Airfield Operator’s Permit written examination with a minimum score of 80 percent and the Movement Area Airfield Operator’s Permit written examination with a minimum score of 90 percent. The applicant shall also complete recurrent movement area training on an annual basis. Tier 3: The Non-movement Area Airfield Operator’s Permit written examination with a minimum score of 80 percent, the Movement Area Airfield Operator’s Permit written examination with a minimum score of 90 percent, and a daytime and nighttime movement area practical driving test as follows: Daytime and Nighttime Practical Driving Test. The applicant shall also take a written test and a practical driving test during daylight and nighttime hours with an Airport Operations supervisor. A minimum score of 90 percent is required on the written test. The written test also contains core questions of which have no numerical value but are pass/fail. A fail on any of the core questions ends the test and results in a denial of the permit. The practical driving test demonstrates the ability to move around the Airport with knowledge, technique, and in a safe manner. The applicant shall also complete recurrent movement area training on an annual basis. The Airfield Operator's Permit shall be annotated to indicate the class of equipment and level of authorization that an individual is permitted to operate on the air operations area in accordance with the regulations specified by the Airport Director for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, or the Director's designee. The expiration date of all tiers of Airfield Operator's Permits shall coincide with the expiration date of the applicant's identification badge issued by the Administration. If renewal of an Airfield Operator's Permit is desired, this renewal shall be done at the time of the employee identification badge renewal. An applicant for an Airfield Operator's Permit shall complete the applicable training and submit an Equipment Training Record form. Training shall take place before issuance of an Airfield Operator's Permit. Citations for violations of Airport regulations concerning airfield vehicular operations may be issued by the Airport Police and the Airport Director and individuals designated by the Airport Director. A copy of the citation shall be given to the individual charged with a violation. The Airport Director or the Director's designee may issue warning letters, conduct conferences, issue and modify orders of suspension and revocation of Airfield Operator's Permits, conduct hearings, and implement a point system for violations of Airport regulations. The Airport Director or the Director's designee may send warning letters to individuals who have accumulated three points. Individuals who have accumulated five points shall be required to meet with the Airport Director to review their driving record. Upon receipt of eight points, the individual's Airfield Operator's Permit shall be suspended. Upon receipt of 12 points, the individual's Airfield Operator's Permit shall be revoked. If an individual accumulates eight or more points, the Airport Director shall issue a notice of suspension or revocation to be served personally through the tenant manager. The notice shall state the duration of the suspension or revocation and shall advise the individual of the individual's right to request a hearing before the License Review Board. Each notice of suspension or revocation shall be effective upon receipt, unless a hearing is requested. Points assessed shall be retained on an individual's driving record for 2 years from the date of assessment unless changed by the License Review Board. Upon receipt of a request for a hearing, the Airport Director or the Director's designee shall stay the suspension or revocation pending the outcome of the hearing, unless it appears to the Airport Director that substantial and immediate harm could result to the individual or others if the Airfield Operator's Permit was continued in effect pending the hearing. The duration of any subsequent suspension shall be for not less than 15 days but not more than 90 days. The License Review Board shall consist of a minimum of three persons designated by the Airport Director. In case of revocation or suspension, the Board shall include the tenant manager or immediate supervisor of the individual. The Board shall conduct hearings and render decisions at the request of an individual concerning contested citations, point assessments, suspensions, or revocations. Hearings shall be conducted and decisions rendered in accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, §§10-20110-217, Annotated Code of Maryland. The Board may uphold or void citations issued for violations of Airport regulations. The Board may uphold, void, or modify suspensions, revocations, or points assessed for violations of Airport regulations. An individual may appeal from a final decision of the Board. If the individual resides or has a principal place of business in Maryland, the appeal shall be made to the circuit court for the county in which the individual resides, otherwise an appeal shall be made to the Circuit Court for Anne Arundel County. Upon notification that an appeal is filed, the Board shall grant a stay of the Board's decision pending the outcome of the appeal, unless it appears to the Board that substantial and immediate harm could result to the individual or others if the Airfield Operator's Permit was continued in effect pending the appeal. Guidemen. If the vision of a motor vehicle operator is restricted in any manner, operation of the vehicle is prohibited unless a guideman is positioned outside the vehicle to assist the operator. Special Vehicular Regulations. The operation of any two-wheeled motor vehicle or self-propelled vehicle on the air operations area shall be approved in writing by the Airport Director. Unlicensed motor vehicles approved for use on the air operations area are prohibited from using public roadways unless authorized by the State Motor Vehicle Administration. Only specially equipped vehicles approved by the Airport Director may be operated inside a hangar. Abandoned, Derelict, Inoperable, and Surplus Motor Vehicles and Equipment. Abandoning or parking a derelict, inoperable, or surplus motor vehicle or equipment on the Air Operations Area is prohibited. The Airport Director, or the Airport Director’s designee, may remove from the Air Operations Area, any motor vehicle or equipment that is abandoned, derelict, inoperable, or surplus and which presents an operational or security problem for the Air Operations Area. The owner of a motor vehicle or equipment that has been removed pursuant to this regulation shall be held liable for the reasonable costs of the removal and storage of the motor vehicle and/or equipment. Airport tenants are responsible for the prompt removal of abandoned, derelict, inoperable, or surplus motor vehicles and equipment from their leased premises, at the owner’s expense. The Airport Director or Airport Director’s designee will attempt to identify the owner of any abandoned, derelict, inoperable, and surplus motor vehicles or equipment on the Air Operations Area and any which present an operational or security concern on the Air Operations Area. The Airport Director or Airport Director’s designee will attempt to contact the owner via certified mail, return receipt requested, bearing a postmark of the USPS, no less than thirty days to prior to removal, using the most updated tenant provided contact information. The Airport Director or Airport Director’s designee will maintain the certified mail receipts. A removal notice shall also be posted on the windshield of any motor vehicle and on the most visible surface of equipment deemed to be abandoned, derelict, inoperable, and surplus and any which present an operational or security concern on the Air Operations Area. Governing Law. Motor vehicle operators using the public streets, ramps, roads, and highways on the Airport shall comply with the Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. Compliance With Orders. Parking or standing is prohibited on all Airport roads, except in designated parking areas. Leaving a motor vehicle unattended at curbside in front of the terminal is prohibited. A vehicle may not enter any area that is closed to vehicular traffic by barricades or other traffic control devices. Private vehicles are prohibited from parking in areas marked “taxi”, “limo”, “buses”, or “commercial delivery”. Areas posted as “Restricted Parking” may be used only by clearly marked emergency vehicles or vehicles authorized in writing by the Administration. Parking in pedestrian crosswalks is prohibited. Parking which in any way obstructs traffic or creates a hazard is prohibited. In addition to these general regulations, the Administration may further regulate parking by posting signs or notices. Parking in violation of any sign or notice is prohibited. The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of space is no excuse for violation of these regulations. Public Parking Lots. Claiming or removing a motor vehicle without first paying the full parking fee is prohibited. Any person claiming a vehicle without a claim check is required to show identification and evidence of ownership or right to use the vehicle. Any person claiming a vehicle without a claim check shall be charged the maximum daily rate and any other accrued charges. Employee Parking Lots. Employee parking privileges at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport shall be limited to those individuals having an employer/employee relationship with a company possessing lease or concession agreements or other contracts with the Administration or with an Administration-approved subtenant of the company who receive salary or wages for work regularly performed at the Airport on behalf of this employer or company. Only vehicles displaying a current and valid BWI employee parking decal are permitted to park in the area or areas designated by the Administration as an employee parking lot. BWI Employee Parking Decals — Display. BWI employee parking decals shall be in the form of a hang tag displayed from the vehicle's rearview mirror with the decal number and expiration date clearly visible when viewed from the outside. BWI employee parking decals for motorcycles shall be in the form of a decal which shall be permanently affixed on the rear of the motorcycle, either on the bumper or other stationary part, so that it is clearly visible from the rear. BWI Employee Parking Decals — General Information. BWI employee parking decals are valid for either a 12-month or a 6-month period as determined and set by the Administration. Fees are payable for each decal cycle and may be charged according to the work location of the employee as determined by the Administration. An employee whose permanent work location is in the Airport terminal and who uses the employee parking shuttle bus system may be charged a rate which allows the Administration to recover the operating costs of the system. An employee whose permanent work location is in one of the Air Cargo Complex buildings on Airport property, or other Airport property, and who does not use the employee parking shuttle bus system may be charged a different rate. Fees for each decal cycle shall be determined by the Administration based upon an analysis of the prior 12 months of operating expenses. Fees for each decal cycle shall be communicated to Airport employees at least 10 days before the beginning of each decal cycle. BWI employee parking decals are issued to authorized Airport employees only after verification by their employers. BWI employee parking decals are for use by Airport employees in vehicles used by them in transport to and from the Airport. BWI employee parking decals which are lost, stolen, or misplaced by the employee and which have not expired may be replaced upon payment of the fee in effect at the time of replacement. Alteration of a BWI employee parking decal voids the decal. Refunds of payments for BWI employee parking decals may be issued at the discretion of the Administration. Failure to display a BWI employee parking decal by the employee may subject the employee to a fine. Fees for each decal cycle may be prorated based on the month of purchase. Penalties, Fines and Costs. Abandoned vehicles and vehicles parked in violation of any parking regulation, sign, or notice may be removed by the Administration at the expense and risk of the owner. Towing charges are in addition to any fines. Parking violations are subject to the following fines: Obstructing movement of traffic — $35; Obstructing movement of pedestrians — $35; Unattended vehicle — $50; Meter or other time limit violation — $35; Parking in other than designated areas — $35; Illegally parked in handicapped area — $50; Illegally parked in leased space — $35; Parked in no parking area — upper level roadway system — $35; Parked in no parking area — lower level roadway system — $35; Failure to display current employee parking decal or permit — $35; Failure to display current valid Courtesy/Commercial Vehicle Permit — $50. Fines shall be paid within 15 days of citation to the Maryland Aviation Administration, Office of Business Administration, Accounting Section. Vehicles with three or more unpaid tickets against them may be impounded until all tickets have been cleared. Buses and Limousines. Only buses operating on predetermined routes and schedules approved by the Administration or with a valid permit are permitted to operate at the Airport. Only limousine operators who hold a valid certificate issued by the appropriate governmental agency and who have a concession agreement with the Administration may operate from the Airport and solicit customers or serve passengers at the Airport with or without a prearranged reservation. Only vehicles displaying a valid permit may drop off passengers at the Airport and pick up passengers who have a prearranged reservation with the permit holder. Rental Cars. An on-Airport rental car business which is located on Airport property and has a written car rental lease and concession contract with the Administration is permitted to engage in an on-Airport car rental business at the Airport. An on-Airport rental car business shall collect from its customers a transportation facility charge per transaction day, which is a 24-hour period, or any fraction of the period that a vehicle is rented under a rental agreement. When an on-Airport rental car business grants a grace period for late returns of rental cars, it may not collect a transportation facility charge for the grace period. The transportation facility charge offsets the actual costs of on-Airport rental car businesses to operate and maintain a common shuttle bus fleet and a common bus maintenance facility. If the total amount of the transportation facility charges collected by the on-Airport rental car businesses during a 12-month period exceeds the actual costs for operation and maintenance in the same 12-month period, the on-Airport rental car businesses shall retain the excess amount and adjust the transportation facility charge for the following 12-month period by a corresponding amount. At least 60 days prior to the commencement of a contract year, the on-Airport rental car businesses shall consult with the Administration to set the amount of the transportation facility charge for the next contract year based upon actual operation and maintenance costs. Service Vehicles. Service vehicles operating to or from the airside of the Airport are prohibited on the main Airport entrance and exit roadways. Pedestrians. Pedestrians in a marked crosswalk have the right-of-way over all vehicles. Pedestrians shall yield the right-of-way to emergency vehicles. Jaywalking is prohibited. Crosswalks shall be used. Off-Airport Rental Car Businesses. A rental car business which is not located on Airport property and which utilizes courtesy vehicles to transport Airport customers to or from the off-Airport rental car business to or from the Airport consolidated rental car facility is subject to a privilege fee of 8 percent of gross revenue. The privilege fee for an off-Airport rental car business may not exceed the percent of gross revenue imposed on an on-Airport rental car business. An off-Airport rental car business' courtesy vehicles shall transport Airport customers to or from the off-Airport rental car business to or from the Airport consolidated rental car facility. The off-Airport rental car business' courtesy vehicles may not transport its patrons directly to or from the Airport terminal building or any other Airport location except for the consolidated rental car facility. Patrons of the off-Airport rental car business shall be transported to or from the Airport terminal building by a consolidated rental car bus along with other rental car Airport customers to or from the Airport consolidated rental car facility. The off-Airport rental car business shall submit a report to the Administration on or before the twentieth day of each month for the preceding month's activity showing the gross revenues and the calculation of the fee due the Administration, including reasonable detail and breakdown of gross revenues as may be required by the Administration. The privilege fee shall be due and payable on or before the twentieth day of each month for the preceding month's gross revenues. The off-Airport rental car business shall provide the Administration with a certificate of commercial general liability insurance and automobile liability insurance in the amounts determined by the Administration. The off-Airport rental car business shall permit the Administration to audit all business records and accounts during business hours upon demand and to make the records and accounts available to the Administration at the Airport. The privilege to operate a commercial activity at the Airport is suspended if the off-Airport rental car business fails to submit the monthly privilege fee including a late charge on any amount past due within 30 days of the due date for payments. General Provisions. Except as provided in these regulations, and except for vehicles utilized by off-Airport rental car businesses, a commercial vehicle or courtesy vehicle may not conduct business at the Airport unless a permit is first obtained from the Administration and displayed as provided in these regulations. A qualified business conducting a commercial activity as defined in Regulation .01B of this chapter and its vehicles used in transporting passengers shall be approved and registered by either the Maryland Public Service Commission or the Office of Motor Carriers of the Federal Highway Administration. A permit shall be displayed on an area of the vehicle designated by the Administration. Commercial vehicles and courtesy vehicles transporting passengers to and from the Airport shall drop off passengers or pick up prearranged passengers and immediately depart the Airport. Parking is only allowed in the public parking facilities subject to current parking rates and regulations. Commercial vehicles using the Airport for delivery of merchandise shall occupy only the areas designated by the Administration and at the times designated by the Administration. These areas may be eliminated, changed, or reassigned at the discretion of the Administration. Commercial and courtesy vehicles may only pick up passengers who have a prearranged reservation with the company. Soliciting of any kind by a commercial or courtesy vehicle operator, including, but not limited to, hand signals, hand-held lights, audible devices, physical contact, voice, and signs, other than those specified in §A(8) of this regulation, is prohibited on Airport property. A commercial or courtesy vehicle operator may not hold a sign larger than 11 inches × 17 inches designating the prearranged passenger's name and the company name. The company telephone number may not be displayed on the sign. Failure to abide by these regulations may result in forfeiture of the permit or denial of renewal of the permit for the following year. Fees. The fees in this subsection are established for all commercial vehicles and courtesy vehicles using the Airport. For a firm or person operating under a lease or concession contract with the Administration, which already makes payment to the Administration, payment of the fees specified in this regulation may be waived for vehicles specifically associated with the activities authorized under the lease or concession contract, but display of a valid permit on each authorized vehicle is required. For all other firms or persons, other than those meeting the conditions of §A(10)(b) of this regulation, the annual permit fee for each vehicle is $100. Fees for permits are: July 1 through September 30, per vehicle — $100; October 1 through December 31, each vehicle — $75; January 1 through March 31, each vehicle — $50; April 1 through June 30, each vehicle — $25. Permits may be obtained from the Administration upon presentation of the vehicle's Maryland or other state registration card and after payment of the requisite fee. Fees are not refundable. A replacement permit to replace the original permit which has been stolen, lost, or damaged may be obtained but shall be issued only upon proof satisfactory to the Administration that the original permit has been stolen, lost, or damaged. The fee for a replacement permit is $20. Denial of Permit. The Division may deny an application for a permit if: An applicant provides information on the application that is: Incomplete; Inaccurate; False; or Not current; An applicant does not have the appropriate governmental authority to operate; An applicant fails to pay the filing fee; or At the time of application, the applicant or applicant's employer or contractor currently has a permit suspended or revoked. If the Division denies an application for a permit, the aggrieved applicant may appeal the Division's decision by filing an appeal with OAH in accordance with Regulation .05-3 of this chapter. Prohibited Acts. While conducting commercial activity under a permit, a permit holder or its authorized operator may not: Pick up passengers who do not have a prearranged reservation with the company; Solicit by any means, including hand signals, hand-held lights, audible devices, physical contact, voice, and signs, other than a sign 11 inches × 17 inches or smaller that designates information about prearranged passengers and the company name; Hold a sign larger than 11 inches × 17 inches that designates information about prearranged passengers and a company name, if required; Display a company telephone number on the sign referred to in §C(3) of this regulation; Fail to display a currently valid permit on an area of the vehicle designated by the Administration; Display discourteous or inconsiderate behavior; Use profane or abusive conduct or language; Smoke while transporting a passenger; Violate Regulation .05E of this chapter as evidenced by: A conviction; or Payment of a fine provided for under that regulation; Operate a motor vehicle in a reckless or unsafe manner, or in general disregard of the State laws governing the operation of motor vehicles, as evidenced by: A conviction; or Payment of a fine provided for under the applicable State law; Operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, as defined under State law, as evidenced by: A conviction; or Payment of a fine provided for under the applicable State law; or Violate any other applicable law or regulation. If a permit holder engages in a prohibited act, as defined by Regulation .05-1C of this chapter, the Division may: Issue a written warning to the permit holder; Suspend a permit; or Revoke a permit. If a permit holder engages in a prohibited act under Regulation .05-1C(10)—(12) of this chapter, the Division may suspend or revoke a permit without first issuing a warning to the permit holder. Letter of Warning. The Division shall issue a letter of warning to a permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail on: Receipt of a first complaint against the permit holder; or The permit holder's first violation of Regulation .05E of this chapter. The letter of warning shall: State the substance of the complaint or the regulation violated; Give the permit holder an opportunity to provide a written explanation to the Division within 10 calendar days from the date the warning letter is mailed to the permit holder; and State that failure of the permit holder to provide an explanation shall result in the Division sustaining the warning. If the permit holder provides a timely explanation, the Division may accept or reject the explanation within 30 calendar days from the date the Division receives the explanation. If the Division accepts the explanation, the Division shall send written notice to the permit holder and rescind the letter of warning. If the Division rejects the permit holder's explanation, the: Division shall sustain the warning; Division shall send written notice to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail; Warning shall become part of the permit holder's record maintained by the Division; and Division shall send a copy of the warning to the Maryland Public Service Commission or the Office of Motor Carriers of the Federal Highway Administration. If the permit holder fails to file a timely explanation, the notice in §C(5) of this regulation shall be mailed within 30 calendar days from the deadline by which the permit holder was required to submit the explanation. Suspension of Permit. The Division may suspend any permits issued to a permit holder on: Verification of a complaint against the permit holder under Regulation .05-1C(10)—(12) of this chapter; The issuance of a second warning to a permit holder within a 12-month period before the date of issuance of the most recent warning; or The permit holder's second violation of Regulation .05E of this chapter within a 12-month period before the date of issuance of the most recent violation. The Division shall send a written notice of proposed suspension to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail. The notice of proposed suspension shall: State the substance of the complaint or the regulation violated; Identify prior complaints or regulations violated; Give the permit holder an opportunity to provide a written explanation to the Division within 10 calendar days from the date the notice of proposed suspension is mailed to the permit holder; and State that failure of the permit holder to provide an explanation shall result in the Division sustaining the notice of proposed suspension. If the permit holder provides a timely explanation, the Division may accept or reject the explanation within 30 calendar days from the date the Division receives the explanation. If the Division accepts the explanation, the Division shall send written notice to the permit holder and cancel the notice of proposed suspension. If the Division rejects the permit holder's explanation, the: Division shall sustain the notice of proposed suspension; Division shall send written notice of the suspension to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail; Notice shall identify the permits suspended and length of the suspension and state the effective date; Notice shall state the grounds for suspension; Notice shall inform the aggrieved permit holder that it may appeal the suspension within 10 calendar days from the date of the letter of suspension; and Division's decision shall become part of the permit holder's record maintained by the Division. If the permit holder fails to file a timely explanation, the notice in §D(6) of this regulation shall be mailed within 30 days from the deadline by which the permit holder was required to submit the explanation. An aggrieved permit holder may appeal the suspension in accordance with Regulation .05-3 of this chapter. If the permit holder fails to file a timely appeal, the Division's decision is the final agency decision. During the suspension period, the Division may not issue a new permit to the permit holder. If no appeal is filed, within 10 calendar days of the date of the decision to suspend, the permit holder shall surrender to the Administration any permits suspended. The Division shall send a copy of a final agency decision suspending the permit holder to the Maryland Public Service Commission or the Office of Motor Carriers of the Federal Highway Administration. Revocation of Permit. The Division may revoke any permits issued to a permit holder on: Verification of a complaint against the permit holder under Regulation .05-1C(10)—(12) of this chapter; The issuance of a third warning to a permit holder within a 24-month period before the date of issuance of the most recent warning; or The permit holder's third violation of Regulation .05E of this chapter within a 24-month period before the date of issuance of the most recent violation. The Division shall send a written notice of proposed revocation to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail. The notice of proposed revocation shall: State the substance of the complaint or the regulation violated; Identify prior complaints or regulations violated; Give the permit holder an opportunity to provide a written explanation to the Division within 10 calendar days from the date the notice of proposed revocation is mailed to the permit holder; and State that failure of the permit holder to provide an explanation shall result in the Division sustaining the notice of proposed revocation. If the permit holder provides a timely explanation, the Division may accept or reject the explanation within 30 calendar days from the date the Division receives the explanation. If the Division accepts the explanation, the Division shall send written notice to the permit holder and cancel the proposed notice of revocation. If the Division rejects the permit holder's explanation, the: Division shall sustain the notice of proposed revocation; Division shall send written notice of the revocation to the permit holder by certified mail, return receipt requested, and first-class mail; Notice shall identify the permits revoked and the effective date of the revocation; Notice shall state the grounds for revocation; Notice shall inform the aggrieved permit holder that it may appeal the revocation within 10 calendar days from the date of the letter of revocation; and Division's decision shall become part of the permit holder's record maintained by the Division. If the permit holder fails to file a timely explanation, the notice in §E(6) of this regulation shall be mailed within 30 calendar days from the deadline by which the permit holder was required to submit the explanation. An aggrieved permit holder may appeal the revocation in accordance with Regulation .05-3 of this chapter. If the permit holder fails to file a timely appeal, the Division's decision is the final agency decision. During the revocation period, the Division may not issue a new permit to the permit holder. If no appeal is filed, within 10 calendar days of the date of the decision to revoke, the permit holder shall surrender to the Administration any permits revoked. The Division shall send a copy of a final agency decision revoking a permit to the Maryland Public Service Commission or the Office of Motor Carriers of the Federal Highway Administration. For a 1-year period following the effective date of the revocation, the Division may not issue a new permit to the permit holder. Appeal to OAH. Not later than 10 calendar days from the Division's decision, an applicant whose application has been denied or a permit holder whose permit has been suspended or revoked may appeal the decision by sending a written request for a hearing by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the Executive Director. Not later than 7 business days from the date of receipt of a timely request for a hearing, the Executive Director shall forward the request to OAH. OAH shall hold a hearing not later than 20 calendar days from the date OAH receives the hearing request. If the applicant or permit holder fails to appear at the hearing, OAH shall uphold the denial, suspension, or revocation. The hearing is conducted according to the procedures and regulations set forth in COMAR 28.02.01, except as modified by this regulation. Not later than 30 calendar days after the close of the hearing record, OAH shall issue a proposed decision that includes proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law and a proposed order. OAH shall send a copy of the proposed decision to the Executive Director and the parties. Appeal to the Executive Director. Filing of Exceptions. Not later than 10 business days from the date of OAH's proposed decision, a party aggrieved by the proposed decision may appeal by filing written exceptions with the Executive Director. The exceptions shall specify the reasons why the proposed decision should be overturned. A party filing exceptions may request an oral argument and shall submit the request with the exceptions. A party filing exceptions shall mail a copy of its exceptions to the opposing party by first-class mail. If exceptions are not filed within the specified time period, the OAH proposed decision is the final agency decision, unless modified by the Executive Director, in which case the modified decision is the final agency decision. Response to Exceptions. Not later than 10 business days after the exceptions are filed, the opposing party may file a response with the Executive Director. A party filing a response may request an oral argument and shall submit the request with the response. A party filing a response shall mail a copy of its response to the party filing exceptions by first-class mail. Decision of the Executive Director. The Executive Director may rule on the exceptions with or without argument. If the Executive Director denies the exceptions, the proposed decision is the final agency decision, unless modified by the Executive Director, in which case the modified decision is the final agency decision. If the Executive Director grants the exceptions, the Executive Director shall modify the proposed decision accordingly and the modified decision is the final agency decision. The Executive Director shall issue the final decision in accordance with State Government Article, §§10-220 and 10-221, Annotated Code of Maryland. A party aggrieved by a final agency decision may seek judicial review in accordance with State Government Article, §10-222, Annotated Code of Maryland. Filing of a petition for judicial review under §C of this regulation does not operate as a stay of a suspension or revocation of a permit. Commercial activity is permitted at the Airport only when expressly authorized in writing by and in a manner prescribed by the Administration. Commercial activity includes, but is not limited to: The sale or merchandising of any goods or services; The advertising or promotion of any goods or services; All commercial photography and recording, unless specifically exempted by the Administration. Maintenance and Repair of Leased Premises. The Administration is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and custodial services as specified in each of the tenant lease agreements. Tenant Responsibility. Tenants shall be responsible for repairs to leased premises which are damaged due to improper operation, misuse, or negligence of a tenant, or agent or agents of the tenant operating under control of the tenant. Repair of the premises shall be made at the tenant's own expense. The Administration shall be notified in writing whenever a tenant engages a contractor for the purpose of repairs and reserves the right to disapprove a contractor if there is reason to believe the contractor's performance will be unsatisfactory. Repair work shall be inspected and approved by the Administration before the release of a tenant from responsibility for the damage and repairs, whether the work was performed by the tenant or by a contractor hired by the tenant. The Administration shall only provide custodial services which are specifically provided for in the contract/lease agreement between the Administration and the tenant. Building Permits. Construction or modifications to existing facilities in or on State-owned property under the jurisdiction of the Administration may not be undertaken without prior issuance of a building permit. The application shall be approved and the permit issued before the initiation of any construction or modification activities. The application for a building permit shall be accompanied by a complete set of plans and specifications for the work that is planned to ensure that the project is in compliance with applicable building codes, fire regulations, and other standards. Any construction work, installation, modification, or other work which does not comply with the approved application is subject to removal by the Administration at the applicant's expense. The building permit shall be displayed on the construction site at all times. All building, construction, and modifications to existing or new structures shall comply with the International Building Code, International Existing Building Code, NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, and all other pertinent codes adopted by the State and the Maryland Aviation Administration. Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities. This section is applicable to any commercial activity which involves or is required for the operation of aircraft or which contributes to the safety of aeronautical operations. The activities in §D(1) of this regulation include: Charter operations; Pilot training; Aircraft rental and sightseeing; Aerial photography; Crop dusting; Aerial advertising and surveying; Air taxi operations; Aircraft sales and services; Sale of aviation petroleum products; Repair and maintenance of aircraft parts; and Air freight ground handling services. The Administration shall establish minimum acceptable qualifications to ensure that the level and quality of service, as well as other conditions, shall be adhered to by those conducting commercial activities at the Airport. The Administration may extend the opportunity to engage in commercial aeronautical activities at the Airport to applicants who meet the Administration's published standards for those activities, providing there is available suitable space at the Airport for the conduct of these activities, and have an Administration approved application for lease. An applicant wishing to engage in commercial aeronautical activities at the Airport shall submit a letter of application to the Administration. The letter shall include the type of activity that the applicant wishes to engage in, what facilities, or space, or both, are requested to accomplish the activity, and an outline of the operation of the intended activity at the Airport. The applicant shall furnish the following documents when submitting a letter of application: Evidence of organizational and financial capability to provide the proposed activity; Business and financial references; and A copy of the applicant's annual financial report, and that of the parent company if a wholly owned subsidiary, for the last complete fiscal year showing the applicant's assets and liabilities and the value of its unencumbered capital assets. The annual report in §D(6)(c) of this regulation shall be certified by a certified public accountant. If unable to provide the annual report, the applicant shall provide bank references and other records necessary to substantiate the applicant's financial status. Performance Requirements for the Ground Handling of Passenger-Carrying Air Carriers and Commercial Operations. This section applies to all fixed based operators, ground handling operators, and air carriers performing ground handling services at the Airport. Commercial air carriers operating at the Airport that are not expressly granted ground handling rights in their agreements with the Administration shall be handled by an authorized fixed base operator, ground handling operator, or tenant air carrier (after this referred to as “operators”). Operators shall obtain approval from the Administration for each nontenant operation including assignment of aircraft parking space, holdroom use, and other terminal facilities. Requests for approval shall be submitted at least 10 days before the scheduled flight date or at the earliest practicable time. Costs and financial charges to nontenant air carriers/commercial operators shall be reasonable as measured by comparing the cost of providing these services to charges levied for similar services at other airports. Airport fees including landing, ticket counter, and holdroom fees collected by operators shall be forwarded to the Administration. On the basis of the Administration's evaluation of the activity, operators who fail to meet the prescribed performance requirements may be denied authorization to continue to conduct ground handling for passenger-carrying flights. In agreements between operators and air carriers and commercial operators of large aircraft, operators shall stipulate the requirement that Administration performance standards be met, along with applicable State or federal regulations. Standard Rates and Fees at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The Administration has established standard rates and fees for rental of space at the Airport. These rates and fees are available upon request. Festivals, Exhibits, and Trade Shows. A public or special event held at the Airport requires a Special Use permit authorized by the Administration and issued by the fire marshal in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. Water Pollution. A person may not introduce or permit to be introduced into any water system or any surface or underground water at the Airport any organic or inorganic matter or deleterious substance which is injurious to human, plant, animal, fish, or other life or property. The types of permissible quantities of discharge shall be governed by the then applicable water discharge standards as promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, or under any amendment or successor legislation to it, or as established by State statute or by COMAR 26.08.03, whichever is the most stringent. Air Pollution. A person may not introduce or permit to be introduced into the atmosphere at the Airport any air contaminants or combinations of them by burning or otherwise which are injurious to human, plant, or animal life or property, or which in any way interferes with the operation of aircraft on the ground or in the air. The types and permissible quantities of discharge into the air shall be governed by the atmospheric discharge standards applicable at the time, as promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970, or under any amendment or successor legislation to it, or as established by State statute or by COMAR 26.11.06, whichever is the most stringent. A person may not operate a motor vehicle, and the owner of a motor vehicle may not permit it to be operated, upon the air operations area unless the engine power and exhaust mechanism is equipped, adjusted, and operated in accordance with COMAR 11.14.02. Sanitary Sewerage, Storm Drainage, and Industrial Waste System. The control of pollutants entering the sanitary sewerage, storm drainage, and industrial waste systems is governed by COMAR 26.04.01—26.04.03. Washing Vehicles and Equipment. The Administration maintains an airfield vehicle and equipment wash facility at the Airport. The vehicle and equipment wash facility drain is connected to a fuel and oil separator to eliminate contaminants from storm water drains. It is the only location on the Airport which is approved for washing vehicles and equipment. Anyone using the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area shall ensure that all waste is disposed of in the trash container provided. Materials may not be left on the ramp area; mud, dirt, and other refuse washed from a vehicle or equipment shall be thoroughly flushed down the open drain; and the area shall be kept neat and presentable. Discharge of oil, garbage, trash, and industrial waste into the drain system at the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area is prohibited. Health Laws. All food and beverage services and related activities shall be carried out in full compliance with federal laws and regulations and in compliance with Health-General Article, Title 21, Subtitles 2--10, Annotated Code of Maryland. Food and Beverage Service, and Related Activities. Only fully licensed food and beverage services are allowed to provide service on or for the Airport or any aircraft. Only establishments designed and constructed in accordance with State health laws and regulations are permitted to provide food and beverage services. Any food or beverage which has been subject to possible contamination shall be disposed of immediately. Disposal of any food or beverage shall be in an approved disposal system. Aircraft Drinking Water. All aircraft water sources and piping systems shall meet the requirements of the Federal Public Health Service and COMAR 26.04.01. Aircraft drinking water may be used only for drinking and cooking. All other uses are prohibited. Aircraft Toilet Waste. Sewage accumulated in aircraft waste retention tanks shall be emptied using a flexible hose. All hose connections and the container into which sewage is emptied shall be water-tight. In the event of a sewage spill, all contaminated equipment and areas shall be decontaminated in compliance with COMAR 26.04.01. Defective equipment may not be reused until repaired. Decontamination and repair are the responsibilities of the aircraft or equipment owner or operator. All waste receptacles shall be closed or covered when transported to the sanitary disposal building. Toilet waste shall be disposed of at the sanitary disposal building. Flushing, cleaning all waste tanks and receptacles, and filling rinse compartments shall be performed at the Airport sanitary disposal building. Water hydrants may not be used to service toilet waste trucks or carts. Toilet waste tank trucks may not enter any building other than the sanitary disposal building. Buildings leased by the truck's owner are excepted from this prohibition. All toilet waste tank trucks shall be approved by the Administration. Aircraft and Airport Solid Waste. All solid waste containers shall be approved by the Administration. All solid waste containers shall be emptied at least once daily at the sanitary disposal building. Open solid waste containers are specifically prohibited. Airport tenants or users may not permit trash or rubbish to be placed within the air operations area except in authorized trash receptacles. Waste Removal. Waste removal services require: A permit from the Administration; and Written approval from the Maryland Department of the Environment authorizing the use of a particular vehicle. Unauthorized vehicles are specifically prohibited. Solid waste collection areas and containers shall be approved by the Administration. Solid waste containers and areas provided by the Administration are designed for normal office waste. Extraordinary waste such as vehicle parts, construction debris, and used lubricants shall be removed by private contractors and in accordance with §J(1) and (2) of this regulation and federal and State laws and regulations. Quarantine. Federal and State laws and regulations prevail in all cases of human and animal quarantine action. Occupational Safety Noise Levels. The Administration shall adhere to all noise-related safety requirements as promulgated in COMAR 26.02.03. Use and Enjoyment of Airport. Conduct which interferes with the lawful use and enjoyment of the Airport and its facilities, or with passage from place to place, or through entrances, exits, or passageways is prohibited. Walking, driving a motor vehicle, or riding a bicycle on the public areas of the Airport other than on roads, walks, or rights-of-way provided are prohibited. Smoking or carrying any lighted tobacco products in any building owned or leased by the Administration is prohibited. Smoking shall be permitted only in outdoor areas specifically designated by the Administration. An area in which smoking or carrying lighted tobacco products is permitted shall be prominently marked. Proselytizing. “Proselytize” means to induce or recruit someone to convert to one's faith or to join one's party, institution, or cause. Proselytizing activities at the Airport may be conducted only in those areas, during those times, and in a manner specified by the Airport Director. Requests for Authorization to Conduct Proselytizing Activities. Requests shall be made in writing to the Airport Director. A request shall provide the name, address, and telephone number of the organization, the nature and purpose of the activity, and the name and address of each representative of the organization who will be proselytizing in the terminal. Copies of all literature to be distributed shall be included in the request. The request shall indicate whether the organization is a benevolent, religious, or political organization. An individual or organization authorized to conduct proselytizing activities in the terminal shall contact the Administration the day before each planned and authorized activity for assignment of an area in which proselytizing is authorized. An individual or organization may not proselytize in the Airport for more than 14 days in any 30-day period. A new written request shall be submitted to the Airport Director before each 14-day period or portion of it during which an individual or organization desires to engage in proselytizing activities. Notwithstanding the provisions of §B(5) of this regulation an individual or organization may obtain a permit for an additional consecutive period if, as of the next to last day of the individual's or organization's permit period, no other individual or organization has obtained a permit for that period. An individual or organization wishing to succeed itself shall forward a letter of request to reach the Airport Director not later than 4:30 p.m. on the 12th day of an active permit. An individual or organization involved in proselytizing activities at the Airport for more than 15 days in a period of 45 days shall submit to identification procedures by the Airport Police. The Administration is responsible for the scheduling and monitoring of proselytizing activities and shall enforce all rules in compliance with these regulations. An Airport patron, employee, or other individual not involved in proselytizing activity may not be approached: Within 10 feet of any security screening point, terminal entrance vestibule, or other interior or exterior entrance, elevator, escalator, or stairway; Out of an unbroken line from and parallel to all ticket counters; or While in any airline ticket line or concession counter line. A proselytizing representative may not engage in dancing, or chanting, or use any musical or other noise-producing instrument, or speak in loud or boisterous language or tone, or engage in any other activity which could be disruptive to normal terminal activity. An individual or organization conducting proselytizing activities may not contend, imply, or lead Airport patrons to believe that the individual's or organization's views represent or are endorsed by the Administration, its tenants, or the State. An individual conducting proselytizing activities may not physically touch or contact Airport patrons, employees, or other persons, or attach objects to their clothing or baggage without their consent. Products or goods may not be sold or exchanged in the terminal unless a written contract with the Administration authorizing this commercial activity has been executed. However, proselytizing representatives may offer for sale books, pamphlets, newspapers, and other literature related to or concerning their organization or group, without a written contract, if the organization or group has otherwise received approval from the Airport Director to conduct proselytizing activity. If an infraction of these regulations is observed by a representative of the Administration, the Airport Director may immediately ask the proselytizing representative to leave. Expulsion may not exceed 24 hours from any one incident. Upon receipt of a sworn, written complaint from any Airport patron, employee, or other individual of an infraction of these regulations, the organization shall be warned and advised that any repetition of a violation of any of these regulations may result in expulsion from the terminal. Similar procedures, including initiation of criminal proceedings by the Airport Police, shall be used for subsequent infractions. The proselytizing organization has a right to a hearing to be conducted by the Airport Director. Preservation of Property. Destroying, injuring, defacing, disturbing, removing, or tampering with any man-made or natural Airport property is prohibited. Any person who causes damage to Airport property is liable for damage payments. Coin-operated Devices. Attempts to use a coin-operated machine without first depositing the coins required by the instructions on the machine are prohibited. Handbills. Handbills may be posted or distributed only with the prior authorization of the Administration. Picketing and Demonstrations. Picketing and demonstrations anywhere on the Airport shall be authorized by the Administration in advance. Persons picketing or demonstrating may do so only in areas specified by the Airport Director. Persons picketing or demonstrating shall conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner. Persons picketing or demonstrating may not obstruct the use of the Airport by others, or interfere with the operation of the Airport. Persons under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not picket or demonstrate. Signs shall be approved in advance of a specified picket date by the Airport Director. Only hand-carried signs are permitted. Disorderly Conduct. Use of the terminal building or any other public area of the Airport for sleeping or other purpose in lieu of a hotel, motel, or other public accommodation is prohibited. Use of Intoxicating Liquors. Consumption of intoxicating liquors is prohibited except in places designated for on-premises liquor consumption. Airfield Airspace Restrictions. Model aircraft, rockets, kites, balloons, parachutes (other than in an emergency), or similar contrivances are prohibited. Weather devices authorized by the Administration are excepted from this prohibition. Interference with the safe operation of any aircraft landing at, taking off from, or operating on the Airport is prohibited. Animals. Domestic pets are not permitted in the terminal building unless destined for air transport and restrained in a container at all times. Exceptions to this section are: Guide dogs for the blind; Lead dogs for the hearing impaired; and Dogs used for governmental security purposes. Wild animals shall be properly confined for air travel at all times while at the Airport. Hunting and trapping are prohibited. Horseback riding is prohibited. Pets shall be curbed. Feeding or otherwise encouraging the congregation of birds or other animals on or in the vicinity of the Airport is prohibited. Lost Articles. Articles found in public areas at the Airport may be turned in to the Airport Lost and Found Office. Articles unclaimed by their proper owner shall be disposed of by the Administration. Nothing in this section shall be construed to deny the right of air carriers to maintain “lost and found” services for property of their passengers. Forgery and Counterfeit. A person may not make, possess, use, offer for sale, sell, barter, exchange, pass, or deliver any forged, counterfeit, or falsely altered pass, permit, identification card, certificate, placard, sign, or other authorization purporting to be issued by or on behalf of the Administration. Moving Stairways and Elevators. Entering upon a moving stairway at the Airport while using or controlling a wheeled vehicle or device for transporting baggage, packages, or persons is prohibited. Depressing the red emergency button of a self-service elevator or moving stairway under any circumstances other than during an actual emergency is prohibited. Restricted Areas. An individual entering any restricted area on the Airport requires the authorization of the Administration. Security Regulations. Tampering or interfering with the lock or security access electronics of any door, window, gate, or other opening leading to the air operations area or any other restricted area at the Airport, or breaching any other security device is prohibited except under emergency conditions. Interference with security procedures or violation of security regulations or directives is prohibited. It is unlawful for an individual to knowingly and willingly enter an aircraft or an Airport restricted area including the air operations area, contrary to security requirements established by the federal government or the State. Weapons. Weapons, except those properly packaged for shipment, are prohibited. Exceptions to §C(1) of this regulation are: Law enforcement officers of the federal government, of the State of Maryland, its political subdivisions, and of the Maryland Aviation Administration and any other State agency, if weapons are required in performance of their duties; Enplaning and deplaning passengers authorized by 49 CFR §1544.219 to carry weapons aboard aircraft; and Uniformed employees of licensed armored transport services under contract to any tenant of the Airport carrying handguns when actually transporting monies or valuables. Discharge of any weapon on the Airport except in the performance of official duties or in the lawful defense of life or property is prohibited. Furnishing, giving, selling, or trading any weapon or simulated weapon on the Airport is prohibited. Toys sold by Airport concessionaires and approved by the Administration are excepted from this regulation. Identification Badge. An individual entering the air operations area at the Airport shall display an identification badge or be properly escorted by an individual displaying an identification badge issued by the Administration. The identification badge shall be worn conspicuously on the outermost garments. The type of plastic laminate on the identification badge shall be such that, if tampered with, any photograph and identification badge would be mutilated. An individual shall give prompt notice to the Airport Security Office if their identification badge is lost or stolen. The Administration may charge the individual a fee to replace an identification badge. The fees are: First replacement — $25; Each successive replacement — $50. An employer shall immediately collect and forward to the Airport Security Office the identification badge of an employee that is no longer employed by the employer. The Administration may charge a $100 fee to an employer for the failure to return an identification badge to the Administration. Identification badges are not transferable. An individual entering the air operations area or a restricted area shall insert the individual’s identification badge or personal identification number, or both, in the appropriate reader. All individuals in lawful possession of, or applying for, an identification badge from the Administration shall comply with all laws applicable to Airport security, including without limitation all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the Administration or the United States Department of Homeland Security, by and through the United States Transportation Security Administration, including the provisions of 49 CFR Parts 1540, 1542, and 1544, as amended. All individuals approved to be an authorized signatory shall comply with all laws applicable to Airport security, including without limitation all rules, regulations, policies, and procedures established by the Administration or the United States Department of Homeland Security, by and through the United States Transportation Security Administration, including the provisions of 49 CFR Parts 1540, 1542, and 1544, as amended. The Administration’s Director of the Airport Security Office, or the Director’s designee, shall have the authority to refuse, revoke, suspend, or confiscate any individual’s identification badge for any lawful reason, including, but not limited to, violations of federal laws, State laws, or Airport security rules, regulations, policies, or procedures. If the Administration’s Director of the Airport Security Office, or the Director’s designee, determines that an individual in lawful possession of an identification badge poses an immediate or continuing threat to the security of the Airport or the health, safety, or welfare of Airport property, tenants, personnel, passengers, or customers, the Director, or the Director’s designee, may immediately revoke, suspend, or confiscate the individual’s identification badge. If the Administration’s Director of the Airport Security Office, or the Director’s designee, refuses, revokes, suspends, or confiscates an individual’s identification badge, notice of the action shall be mailed to the last known address of the individual and served personally on the individual through the individual’s authorized signatory. The notice shall state the reason for the action, the duration of the action, and any requirements that must be met before an identification badge can be restored, and shall advise the individual of the individual’s right to request a hearing before the Administration’s Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee. Each notice of refusal, revocation, suspension, or confiscation shall be effective upon receipt by the individual’s authorized signatory. Except in matters involving refusals or immediate revocations, suspensions, or confiscations of identification badges, upon receipt of a request for a hearing, the Administration’s Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, shall stay the revocation, suspension, or confiscation pending the outcome of the hearing. In matters involving refusals or immediate revocations, suspensions, or confiscations of identification badges, the refusal, suspension, revocation, or confiscation shall remain in effect until it is amended or terminated by the Executive Director, or the Executive Director’s designee, or it expires by its terms. A request for a hearing must be filed in writing with the Administration’s Executive Director no later than 10 calendar days after notice of the action has been served on the individual’s authorized signatory. The request for a hearing must state the grounds for the appeal. The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall review the individual’s written appeal and shall set a date to conduct a hearing. The Executive Director or the Executive Director’s designee shall render a final agency decision in writing. All hearings under this regulation shall be conducted and decisions rendered in accordance with the Maryland Administrative Procedure Act, State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland. Use of Language. Words of any gender used in these regulations include any other gender, and words in the singular shall be held to include the plural, unless the context otherwise requires. Captions. The captions or headings of sections and subsections in these regulations are inserted for convenience only, and may not be considered in construing the provisions of the regulations if any questions of intent should arise. Severability. If any provision of these regulations or their application to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of other regulations and the application of that provision to other persons or circumstances is not affected. Penalties. Maximum penalties for violating any of these regulations relating to safety, preservation of order, or the movement of traffic at the Airport, are a fine of $100 or imprisonment for not more than 3 months, or both. Maximum penalties for violation of parking regulations are as defined in Regulation .05E of this chapter. Violators of any other of these regulations may be charged with a misdemeanor and, upon conviction in the District Court of Anne Arundel County or other court of competent jurisdiction, shall be subject to a maximum fine of $500, or imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or both. General Regulations. When at the Airport, both Airport and non-Airport taxicab drivers shall conform to all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations of their respective jurisdictions, as well as those of the Administration and the State. All taxicab drivers shall drop off passengers bound for the Airport terminal at the sidewalk curb on the upper level of the terminal public roadway system. Only taxicabs licensed to operate by a political subdivision of the State and operating pursuant to a concession contract with the Administration may pick up passengers at the Airport subject to this regulation. Deadheading is prohibited except for: Airport cabs; Supplementary Airport cabs as permitted in the concession contract awarded by the Administration. Taxicab drivers are prohibited from trying to attract or solicit customers while at the Airport by using hand-held lights, vehicle lights, signs, or other visual/auditory devices or aids, other than those markings and lights required and approved by the local jurisdiction to be mounted on a taxicab. It shall be a violation of these regulations for a person owning a taxicab to permit the taxicab to be used in violation of these regulations. Airport Taxicabs. Airport taxicabs shall operate in compliance with all provisions of the concession contract awarded by the Administration. Non-Airport Taxicabs. Non-Airport taxicabs shall park, as needed, in the public parking lots, subject to current parking rates, when conducting business other than the transporting of passengers and luggage to the Airport or when conducting business with the Administration relating directly to non-Airport taxicab operations. A non-Airport taxicab shall immediately depart the Airport after dropping off an incoming commercial passenger at the Airport terminal. Non-Airport taxicab drivers may not solicit passengers at the Airport, which includes the terminal building, its vestibules, sidewalks, roadways, and parking lots. A violation of the provisions of these taxicab regulations is a misdemeanor, and the maximum penalty which may be imposed for each violation is as set forth in Regulation .10D(3) of this chapter. Definitions. Acoustic terminology definitions used in this regulation have the same meanings as stated in COMAR 11.03.03.01A. BWI Noise Zone. The BWI Noise Zone is established pursuant to the Maryland Environmental Noise Act of 1974 (Transportation Article, §§5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland). The Executive Director shall update and recertify the Airport Noise Zone as required by developing contours of equal noise exposure using day-night average sound levels (Ldn) to determine the extent of impacted land uses. The certified Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) Noise Zone consists of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as indicated as follows: Airport Noise Zone Map; Tax Map Index; Anne Arundel County Tax Maps 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, and 15; Howard County Tax Map 44. The noise zone is a composite of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn noise contours for the base year of 2020 and future years of 2025 and 2030. The noise zone reflects the projected future use of the Airport, including existing and planned projects in the Master Plan or Capital Program that influence future Airport use. BWI Noise Abatement Plan. The BWI Noise Abatement Plan is established pursuant to the Maryland Environmental Noise Act of 1974 (Transportation Article, §§5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland). The Executive Director shall review and update the BWI Noise Abatement Plan as required. All entities which use the Airport facilities shall comply with the BWI Noise Abatement Plan. The elements contained in the BWI Noise Abatement Plan are as follows: Modified departure procedures; Modified visual flight rule (VFR) arrival procedures; Preferred runway use system; Control of Ground Based Noise Sources; Continued monitoring; Continued control of incompatible development; and Noise assistance programs. General Regulations. The terminal at the Airport, the pedestrian bridges connecting the hourly garage at the Airport to the terminal, the hourly garage, and the on-Airport consolidated rental car facility are open to the public twenty-four hours a day. No individual may enter or be present in the terminal, pedestrian bridges, hourly garage, or on-Airport consolidated rental car facility except: Airline passengers and on-Airport consolidated rental car facility customers; Individuals meeting, accompanying, or assisting passengers on an arriving or departing flight; Individuals whose employment requires their presence in the terminal, pedestrian bridges, hourly garage, or on-Airport consolidated rental car facility; and Other individuals specifically authorized by the Executive Director to enter and be present in some or all of these locations. Violations. For purposes of this section, “authorized employee” means an employee of the Administration designated by the Executive Director to ask a person to leave the terminal, pedestrian bridges, hourly garage, or on-Airport consolidated rental car facility when the surrounding circumstances suggest that the person has no apparent lawful business to pursue at the terminal, pedestrian bridges, hourly garage, or on-Airport consolidated rental car facility. If a person refuses or fails to leave the terminal, pedestrian bridges, hourly garage, or on-Airport consolidated rental car facility upon proper request to do so by an authorized employee, the Airport Police shall be notified and the person shall be treated as a trespasser in accordance with Criminal Law Article, §6-409, Annotated Code of Maryland. Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: November 26, 1975 (2:27 Md. R. 1628) Chapter revised effective June 9, 1976 (3:12 Md. R. 643) Chapter recodified from COMAR 11.03.04 to 11.03.01 Regulation .01D-1, G-1, I-1, K-1, U-1, U-2 adopted effective May 30, 1980 (7:11 Md. R. 1037) Regulation .01G-1, I-1, I-2 and J amended, and .01L-1 adopted effective November 5, 1984 (11:22 Md. R. 1900) Regulation .01J-1, K-2, K-3 adopted effective July 1, 1981 (8:12 Md. R. 1063) Regulations .01F; .02B—E, G, H, K, M, O, Q, R, V, Y; .03C, G, J, U,.04A, B, H, L, M, O, Q, S; .05D—I; and .08C, E amended effective May 30, 1980 (7:11 Md. R. 1037) Regulation .01 amended effective December 31, 1988 (15:26 Md. R. 2984) Regulation .03W amended effective April 3, 1989 (16:6 Md. R. 728) Regulation .04E amended effective April 20, 1979 (6:8 Md. R. 657) Regulation .04I amended effective May 21, 1984 (11:10 Md. R. 864) Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective April 1, 1981 (8:8 Md. R. 716); adopted permanently effective June 26, 1981 (8:13 Md. R. 1140) Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective April 21, 1986 (13:10 Md. R. 1153); adopted permanently effective July 15, 1986 (13:14 Md. R. 1633) Regulation .05D amended effective January 25, 1980 (7:2 Md. R. 116); June 21, 1982 (9:12 Md. R. 1224); April 9, 1984 (11:7 Md. R. 626); May 4, 1987 (14:9 Md. R. 1081); May 16, 1988 (15:10 Md. R. 1202); May 1, 1989 (16:6 M. R. 728); April 30, 1990 (17:8 Md. R. 976) Regulation .05E amended effective December 5, 1983 (10:24 Md. R. 2189); March 6, 1989 (16:4 Md. R. 497) Regulation .05F repealed effective November 5, 1984 (11:22 Md. R. 1900) Regulations .05I and .06 amended effective July 1, 1981 (8:12 Md. R. 1063) Regulation .08I amended effective March 10, 1986 (13:5 Md. R. 546) Regulation .11 adopted effective November 5, 1984 (11:22 Md. R. 1900) Regulation .11 amended effective December 31, 1988 (15:26 Md. R. 2984) Chapter revised effective January 7, 1991 (17:26 Md. R. 2976) Regulation .01B amended effective October 11, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1572); April 1, 1996 (23:3 Md. R. 169); July 1, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 392) Regulation .05 amended effective April 1, 1996 (23:3 Md. R. 169) Regulation .05D amended as an emergency provision effective May 21, 1991 (18:13 Md. R. 1480); amended permanently effective September 16, 1991 (18:18 Md. R. 2006) Regulation .05D amended effective July 1, 1996 (23:13 Md. R. 944) Regulation .05E amended effective March 16, 1992 (19:5 Md. R. 578) Regulation .05E—L amended effective October 11, 1993 (20:20 Md. R. 1572) Regulation .05F amended effective July 1, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 392) Regulation .05H repealed effective July 1, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 392) Regulations .05-1—.05-3 adopted effective July 1, 1999 (26:5 Md. R. 392) Regulation .08A amended effective November 8, 1993 (20:22 Md. R. 1708) Regulation .11 amended effective July 1, 1996 (23:13 Md. R. 944) Regulation .12 adopted effective December 30, 1993 (20:25 Md. R. 1948) Regulation .12 amended effective March 23, 1998 (25:6 Md. R. 488) Chapter revised effective October 30, 2000 (27:21 Md. R. 1976) Regulation .01 amended effective September 1, 2001 (28:16 Md. R. 1483) Regulation .01B amended effective January 2, 2006 (32:26 Md. R. 1998); November 6, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1978); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22); April 5, 2010 (37:7 Md. R. 572); July 15, 2019 (46:14 Md. R. 622); April 3, 2023 (50:6 Md. R. 219); October 13, 2025 (52:20 Md. R.1002) Regulation .01-1B amended effective December 24, 2001 (28:25 Md. R. 2192); November 6, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1978); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22); December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1614); December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1485); April 19, 2021 (48:8 Md. R. 310) Regulation .01-1C amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .02I, Y amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .03 amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .03-2 amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .04 amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .04E amended effective October 22, 2007 (34:21 Md. R. 1916) Regulation .04Q amended effective April 3, 2023 (50:6 Md. R. 219) Regulation .04T adopted effective October 13, 2025 (52:50 Md. R. 1002) Regulation .05 amended effective September 1, 2001 (28:16 Md. R. 1483) Regulation .05D amended effective November 6, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1978) Regulation .05G amended effective April 5, 2010 (37:7 Md. R. 572) Regulation .05J amended effective January 2, 2006 (32:26 Md. R. 1998) Regulation .05-1A amended effective September 1, 2001 (28:16 Md. R. 1483); January 2, 2006 (32:26 Md. R. 1998) Regulation .06C amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .06F amended effective November 6, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1978) Regulation .08A amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .09C amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .09D amended effective July 15, 2019 (46:14 Md. R. 622); December 12, 2024 (Md. R. 51:24 1081) Regulation .12 amended effective November 6, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1978) Regulation .12B amended effective December 22, 2014 (41:25 Md. R. 1485) Regulation .12B, C amended effective April 19, 2021 (48:8 Md. R. 310) Regulation .13 adopted effective December 16, 2019 (46:25 Md. R. 1131) Regulation .13 amended effective October 13, 2025 (52:20 Md. R. 1002) Words not specifically defined in this regulation which relate to aeronautical practices, processes, and equipment, will be construed according to their general usage in the aviation industry. Terms Defined. “Abandon” means forsake, desert, give up and surrender one's claim or right. “Administration” means the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Department of Transportation, established pursuant to the Transportation Article, §5-201, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Aircraft” means any contrivance now known or hereafter designed, invented, or used for navigation or flight in the air or space, except a parachute or other contrivance used primarily as safety equipment. “Air operations area” means any area of the Airport used or intended to be used for landing, taking off, or surface maneuvering of aircraft. “Airport” means Martin State Airport, owned by the State and operated by the Maryland Aviation Administration, as now existing or as the same may hereafter be developed. “Airport Director” means the Airport Director, Maryland Aviation Administration, Martin State Airport, or the Airport Director's designated representative. “Authorized” means acting under or pursuant to a written contract, permit, or other evidence of right issued by the Maryland Aviation Administration. “Bus” means a motor vehicle operated by an appropriately authorized agency on a fixed route and predetermined schedule to and from the Airport. “Combustible liquid” means any liquid that has a closed cup flash point at or above 100°F. “Commercial activity” means the sale, exchange, trading, buying, merchandising, hiring, marketing, promotion, or selling of commodities, goods, services, or property of any kind, or any revenue-producing activity, on the Airport. “Control tower” means an air traffic control tower located at the Airport. “Courtesy car” means a car operated to and from the Airport by hotel, motel, public parking firms, car rental companies, or other business specifically for the transportation or convenience of their patrons or for the execution of any part of a private business transaction. “Curbside” means the curb of the roadway adjacent to the Terminal Building. “Department” means the Department of Transportation. “Domestic animal” means any animal of a species usually domesticated in the United States and customarily found in the home. “Executive Director” means the Executive Director of the Maryland Aviation Administration, whose office is established pursuant to Transportation Article, §5-202.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, or the Executive Director's duly authorized representative. Fire Marshal. “Fire marshal” means an individual from the Airport Fire Marshal's Office or a fire prevention inspector who is employed by the BWI Airport Fire and Rescue Department. “Fire marshal” includes any designated representative of the State Fire Marshal's Office. “Fire Prevention Code” means the State Fire Prevention Code as defined in COMAR 29.06.01. “Flammable liquids” means any liquid that has a closed cup flash point below 100°F. “Garbage” means any refuse, food, trash, or rubbish. “Grounding or bonding” means providing a conductive path to equalize the potential static electricity between fueling equipment and aircraft by use of a cable. “IBC” has the meaning stated in COMAR 05.02.07.03B(7). “Industrial waste” means any waste product, liquid, gaseous, or solid, derived from industrial activity. “Labeled” means equipment or materials to which has been attached a label, symbol, or other identifying mark of an organization: That is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and is concerned with product evaluation; That maintains periodic inspection of production of labeled equipment or materials; and By whose labeling the manufacturer indicates compliance with appropriate standards or performance in a specified manner. “Law enforcement officer” means any person vested with a police power of arrest under federal, State, county, or city authority, and identifiable by uniform, badge, or other indicia of authority. “Limousine” means any motor vehicle having a rated seating capacity of six or more persons, not including the driver, operating to and from the Airport according to a valid certificate issued by the appropriate governmental agency. “Listed” means equipment, materials, or services included in a list published by an organization: That is acceptable to the authority having jurisdiction and concerned with evaluation of products or services; That maintains periodic inspection of production of listed equipment or materials; and Whose listing states that either the equipment, material, or service meets identified standards or has been tested and found suitable for a specified purpose. “Motor vehicle” means a device in, upon, or by which a person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon land, except a device moved by human or animal power, and except aircraft and devices moved exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. “Movement area” means the runways, taxiways, and other areas of the Airport that are used for the taxiing, takeoff, and landing of aircraft, except loading ramps and parking areas. “NFPA” has the meaning stated in COMAR 29.06.01.05B(5). “Officer” means a law enforcement officer. “Oil” means any substance of vegetable, animal, or mineral origin with an oily consistency, easily liquefiable on warming and soluble in ether but not in water. “Operator” means a person who is in actual physical control of an aircraft or a motor vehicle. “Owner” means a person who holds the legal title to an aircraft or motor vehicle; or, if the aircraft or motor vehicle is the subject of a conditional sale or lease with the right of purchase upon performance of the conditions stated in the agreement, and with the immediate right of possession of an aircraft or motor vehicle on the Airport, or, if a mortgagor of an aircraft or motor vehicle is entitled to the possession, then the conditional vendee, lessee, or mortgagor shall be considered the owner for the purpose of these regulations. “Parking lot” means any designated parking area such as employee and public areas, including parking structures. “Person” means any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, company, association, or joint stock association, and includes any trustee, receiver, committee, assignee, or other representative or employee thereof. “Regulations” means these regulations as they may be amended and supplemented from time to time. “Restricted area” means Airport areas with access limited to authorized persons only. “Solid waste” means any garbage, refuse, sludge, solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous materials which are by-products of commercial activity, as defined by COMAR 26.03.03 and 26.13.02. “State” means the State of Maryland. “Sunset” or “sunrise” means the time of sunset or sunrise at the Airport as published by the United States National Weather Service. “Taxicab” means any motor vehicle that carries persons for a fare, usually determined by a meter, and that is appropriately licensed as a taxicab by a proper governmental authority. “Terminal” or “terminal building” means any passenger terminal facility at the Airport, including all roadways and parking facilities associated with the facility. “Toxic material” means any material, liquid, gaseous, or solid substance, containing a poisonous agent. “Traffic” means pedestrians and vehicles, either singly or together, using any Airport area, while they are using it. “Weapon” means a gun, knife (other than a pocketknife, maximum 4-inch blade), blackjack, slingshot, metal knuckles, aerosol irritant projector, or any explosive device except when properly packaged for shipment. “Wild animal” means any animal of a species not usually domesticated in the United States or customarily found in the home. Negligent Operations Prohibited. Aircraft may not be operated: At the Airport in a careless or negligent manner; In disregard of the rights and safety of others; Without due caution and circumspection; or At a speed or in a manner which endangers or is likely to endanger persons or property. Compliance with Orders. Aeronautical activities shall conform to the current applicable provisions of the Federal Aviation Administration regulations and orders, applicable State law, these regulations, and orders issued by the Administration, the Airport Director, or an air traffic controller on duty in the control tower. All aircraft operated from the Airport, except aircraft specifically exempt from these requirements by law, shall be registered with the Federal Aviation Administration and shall have a Federal Aviation Administration certificate of airworthiness. The owner of an aircraft based or hangared at the Airport may not operate or allow the operation of that aircraft without a liability insurance policy in force which covers the owner and the pilot for claims by passengers or other persons for injuries to them and their property which might arise out of the operation of the aircraft. The liability insurance policy shall provide coverage for at least $50,000 bodily injury per individual, $100,000 bodily injury per accident, and $50,000 property damage protection. Denial of Use of Airport. The Executive Director may deny the use of the Airport to any pilot in violation of these regulations and shall have the authority to close the Airport or any portion of it to air operations or to any specific aircraft or class of aircraft if, in the Executive Director's opinion, the use of the Airport by the aircraft might endanger persons or property or jeopardize the operational efficiency of the Airport. Aircraft Accidents. A person operating an aircraft who is involved in an accident on the Airport, resulting in injury to any person or damage to any property, shall, if physically able: Stop the aircraft at the scene of the accident or as close as possible to it without obstructing other aircraft operations or motor vehicle traffic more than necessary; Notify the Airport Director and the Federal Aviation Administration; Then return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has given a full report of it to the investigating official; Upon request, exhibit to the investigating officer any permit, license, registration, or other document relevant to the accident or the persons or property involved. A person operating an aircraft who is involved in an accident on the Airport, and the owner of the aircraft, if other than the operator, shall, if physically able, make a full written report of the accident to the Airport Director within 24 hours after the accident, or as soon as possible thereafter, including: The names and addresses of the persons involved; The registration and license number of the aircraft involved; The name of the insurance company shown on the liability insurance policy, and the policy or binder number; and Any other information relevant to the accident. A person may not remove from the scene of the accident an aircraft involved in an accident on the Airport until permitted to do so by the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the Administration. A person damaging any airfield lighting equipment or fixtures by means of contact with aircraft shall report the damage to the Airport Director immediately, and shall be fully responsible for the damage. Removal of Disabled Aircraft. Aircraft owners, operators, and Airport tenants shall promptly remove disabled aircraft and their parts from the Airport unless required or directed to delay this action by the Administration or a federal agency. A person may not allow a disabled aircraft to block a runway unnecessarily. When a disabled aircraft is blocking or delaying the opening or use of any portion of a runway, the owner or operator of the aircraft shall make immediate arrangements to have the aircraft moved as soon as the Administration and all appropriate governmental agencies have cleared the move. If that action to remove the aircraft is not initiated as soon as is reasonably possible, or is not progressing at a reasonable rate, the Airport Director may initiate action to have the aircraft moved at the expense and risk of the owner. Enplaning and Deplaning. A person may not enplane or deplane passengers or cargo at the Airport, except in specific areas designated by the Administration. Cleaning and Maintaining Aircraft. A person may not clean, paint, wash, polish, or otherwise maintain an aircraft at the Airport except in areas and under the conditions designated for this purpose by the Administration. Refusal of Clearance. The Executive Director may prohibit aircraft operations at the Airport when circumstances are considered likely to endanger persons or property, or for any other justifiable reason. The Executive Director or the Airport Director shall have the authority to issue a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) to close or open the Airport, or any portion of it. Aircraft Equipment. Aircraft may not be operated on the Airport, other than a helicopter, unless it is equipped with a tail or nose wheel, and wheel brakes. Any exception shall be authorized by the Airport Director with proper procedural instructions. Landing and Taking Off. A person may not land an aircraft at, or take off an aircraft from, the Airport except on the runway or helipad and in the direction assigned and upon clearance obtained from the control tower. A person operating aircraft not requiring a runway, such as a helicopter, shall strictly conform to the air traffic instructions given by the control tower. A person may not land an aircraft at, or take off an aircraft from, the Airport other than in conformity with the air traffic instructions given by the control tower. A person may not land an aircraft on, or take off an aircraft from, an unserviceable runway at the Airport or from any ramp area or taxiway. All persons operating aircraft in the Airport Class “D” airspace as described in the Airman's Information Manual shall conform to the current established traffic patterns and procedures promulgated jointly by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Airport Director. Simulated emergencies which require special handling by the control tower are prohibited within the Airport Class “D” airspace as described in the Airman's Information Manual. Airport Marking and Lighting. A person may not operate an aircraft at the Airport, unless he obeys all Airport lighting and pavement marking signals. Motorless Aircraft. A person may not land at, or take off from, the Airport in a motorless aircraft without first obtaining permission from the Airport Director and clearance from the control tower. Experimental Flights, Demonstrations, and Stunt Flying. A person may not conduct experimental flights or ground demonstrations of flight equipment on the Airport without the previous approval of the Airport Director. A person may not perform or conduct stunt flying or air acrobatics at the Airport, except for public displays of aviation flight authorized by the Executive Director or Airport Director. Starting and Running Aircraft Engines. Starting, running, or operating an aircraft at the Airport by any person other than FAA certificated pilots or mechanics, is prohibited. A person may not start an aircraft engine at the Airport unless blocks or chocks are placed in front of the wheels or the aircraft is provided with adequate brakes and they are in applied position. A person may not operate an aircraft engine at the Airport other than in places designated for these purposes by the Administration. A person may not warm-up or run-up jet or turboprop engines at the Airport other than in those areas and at those times designated by the Administration. A jet or turboprop engine may not be run-up for maintenance purposes at the Airport between the hours of 8 p.m. and 8 a.m., except in an emergency, and with the previous approval of the Airport Director. A person may not leave an aircraft unattended with engines running or being tested. Radio Ground Control. A person may not taxi or tow an aircraft at the Airport unless that person monitors the ground control frequency being used by the control tower and remains in direct communication with the control tower at all times while so operating anywhere within the Airport movement area under the active control of the control tower. Propeller Slipstream and Jet Blast. A person may not position, start, or run-up engines, or taxi an aircraft in such a manner that propeller slipstream or jet blast could cause injury to persons, scatter debris, or damage property on the Airport or in areas adjacent to the Airport. Taxiing. A person may not taxi an aircraft at the Airport until he has ascertained that there is no danger of collision with any person or object in the immediate area. A person may not taxi an aircraft at the Airport except at a safe and reasonable speed. A person may not taxi an aircraft at the Airport in an aircraft movement area other than according to instructions of the control tower. Aircraft Parking. A person may not park an aircraft anywhere on the Airport in such a position as to block access through hangar doors, unless this action is approved by the Airport Director or the operator having jurisdiction over these hangars. A person may not use any area of the Airport, other than the public aircraft parking and storage areas, for parking and storage of aircraft, except as otherwise specifically approved by lease or otherwise. If a person uses these areas for aircraft parking and storage, the Airport Director shall order the aircraft removed at the risk and expense of the owner. A person may not park an aircraft on a public aircraft parking area at the Airport other than according to the procedures and rate schedule established by the Administration. A person may not park and leave any aircraft without the aircraft being tied down properly and the landing gear chocked with wheel blocks or other approved devices, except as otherwise approved by the Airport Director. A person may not load cargo on or unload cargo from an aircraft, except in designated areas or in areas totally contained within an established leasehold approved for this activity. Aircraft Lights. A person may not taxi an aircraft at the Airport in unlighted or poorly lighted areas, during periods of low visibility (less than 3 miles), or between the hours of sunset and sunrise, unless the navigational lights of the aircraft are kept lighted while the aircraft is taxied. Removal of Passengers from Aircraft. A person may not create a nuisance or a threat to persons, property, or aircraft operations while aboard an aircraft at the Airport. At the request of the owner or operator of this aircraft, law enforcement officers may forcibly remove the person from the aircraft. Derelict Aircraft. A person may not abandon any aircraft anywhere on the Airport. The Airport Director may remove any abandoned aircraft from the Airport at the sole risk and expense of the owner or operator of the aircraft. A person may not store or keep aircraft parts or components being held as inventory anywhere on the Airport other than in an enclosed facility approved by the Administration. Damage to Airport. The owner or operator of any aircraft which by reason of any type of accident, crash, or fire, or which by reason of malfunction or operation, causes any damage to Airport property, shall be responsible to the Administration for the damage. The amount of the damage shall be ascertained by the Executive Director, who shall make demand upon the owner or operator for payment of the damage. Based Aircraft. A person may not base an aircraft, personal or company-owned, at the Airport, unless a written agreement has been obtained from the Administration or a fixed-base operator. Persons basing aircraft used for hire or other commercial purposes are required to have a written agreement with the Administration. Unauthorized Maintenance. Except as provided in Regulation .03C of this chapter, a person may not perform maintenance on transient, based, or leased aircraft on the Airport premises without a written agreement with the Administration. Cleaning of Equipment. The use of flammable or combustible liquids in the cleaning of aircraft, aircraft engines, propellers, or other appliances, equipment, or parts of aircraft is prohibited, unless those cleaning operations are conducted in facilities specifically approved by the Administration for that purpose and are performed in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. A person may not use flammable or combustible liquids for cleaning purposes at the Airport, except as provided in §A of this regulation. A person may not store, transport, or use cleaning fluids of a vaporizing nature at the Airport except in containers with dispensing devices which comply with the applicable sections of COMAR 29.06.01. Open Flame Operations. Open flame operations may be conducted on the Airport only after obtaining a Welding and Burning permit from the Airport Operations office. Storage of Material. The storage of combustible materials in hangars at the Airport shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, Chapter 10 and Chapter 34. The height of stored material may not exceed that of the lower or bottom side of roof trusses or of a point 18 inches below sprinkler lines or heads, whichever is lower. Storage areas shall have spaces between them as well as aisles throughout the areas of sufficient size to allow passage of fire department personnel and equipment. Sufficient spaces for aisles shall be determined through inspection by the fire marshal in compliance with COMAR 29.06.01. Storage of Hazardous Material. Flammable and combustible liquids, gases, explosives, signal flares, or other hazardous materials shall be stored and kept in containers and receptacles and in structures and areas specifically approved by the fire marshal in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. All tenants and concessionaires shall ensure that drums and containers are properly marked in accordance with 29 CFR §1910.1200. In addition to the labeling requirements of 29 CFR §1910.1200, each tenant and concessionaire shall mark its drums and containers with its company name and date of initial receipt of the item on the Airport premises. All tenants and concessionaires shall properly store drums and containers and ensure proper disposal of materials in accordance with COMAR 26.13.03. All tenants and concessionaires shall provide adequate documentation regarding the contents of drums and containers to inspectors of the Administration, the Maryland Department of the Environment, or other law enforcement agency. If, as a result of a routine inspection of the Airport premises, an improperly marked or stored drum or container is found, the tenant or concessionaire shall be cited. The tenant or concessionaire shall correct the deficiency within 1 working day. This inspection may be conducted by the Fire marshal or representatives of the Administration, the Maryland Department of the Environment, or the Maryland Division of Labor and Industry. If a tenant or concessionaire fails to correct the noted deficiency, the Administration may correct the deficiency or cause it to be corrected by a private contractor at the expense of the responsible party. All abandoned drums or containers shall be collected by the Administration and placed in storage at the expense of the owner. Lubricating Oil. Lubricating oils shall be stored, kept, or transported in containers and receptacles, and in structures and areas, specifically approved by the fire marshal for these purposes in compliance with the applicable sections of COMAR 29.06.01. The storage of empty lubricating oil drums or cans on the Airport is prohibited, except in approved areas designated by the Administration in compliance with the applicable sections of COMAR 26.13.03. Petroleum products or objectionable industrial waste matter shall be discharged only into pans or containers provided for that purpose in compliance with the applicable sections of COMAR 29.06.01 and shall be disposed of in a manner approved by the Administration. A company transporting oil on the Airport shall possess a valid Oil Operations Permit issued by the Waste Management Administration in accordance with COMAR 26.10.01.16. Waste. The storage of oily wastes, rags, and other rubbish and trash at the Airport is prohibited unless in suitable metal receptacles with operating self-closing covers as approved by COMAR 29.06.01. All waste within this general classification shall be removed from the Airport premises daily. Smoking. Smoking shall be prohibited within the fuel farm or in any building owned or leased by the Administration. Smoking or carrying lighted cigars, cigarettes, pipes, matches, or any open flame within the air operations area is prohibited. Floor Care. The accumulation of oil, grease, or other flammable material on the floors of hangars and other buildings is prohibited. The floors of hangars and other buildings shall be continuously kept free of rags, waste material, trash, rubbish, or other flammable materials. Care of Aircraft Ramp, Apron, and Parking Areas. Any person, including the operators of aircraft, causing overflowing or spilling of oil, grease, fuel, or any similar material anywhere at the Airport, is responsible for immediately cleaning the spillage. Upon the default of the responsible person to clean this area, the Airport Director may provide the necessary cleaning and charge the responsible person for the expense of it at established rates. Cleaning of Aircraft. The cleaning of aircraft shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(e). This cleaning shall only be permitted in areas of the Airport approved by the Administration. Doping, Spray Painting, and Paint Striping. Doping processes, spray painting, or paint stripping operations are permitted only in properly designed, ventilated buildings or areas that are approved by COMAR 29.06.01. Only persons who are properly clothed for safety and self-protection are permitted to enter or work in a doping or spray painting room while doping and spray painting operations are being conducted. Fire Extinguishers. All fire extinguishing equipment shall be maintained according to the requirements of COMAR 29.06.01. Eye Hazards. The use of a material, such as oil absorbents or similar material, that creates an eye hazard when picked up, swirled, or blown about by the blast from an aircraft engine is prohibited in any passenger loading area or other public area at the Airport. Operating Motor Vehicles in Hangars. No tractor, tug, or other vehicle may be operated within any hangar or other building used for aircraft maintenance or storage when an aircraft is present, except in an emergency, unless the exhaust of the tractor, tug, or other motor vehicle is protected by screens or baffles to prevent the escape of sparks or the propagation of flame. The parking of motor vehicles in any hangar with an aircraft is prohibited. The parking of a motor vehicle in aircraft hangars where multiple aircraft are stored is prohibited. Grounding or Bonding of Aircraft. Aircraft in hangars shall be grounded or bonded for removal and control of static electrical accumulations on aircraft while aircraft are undergoing service or repair in accordance with NFPA 409 Aircraft Hangars, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(d). Aircraft being serviced on the Airport ramp or other designated area shall be grounded or bonded for removal and control of static electrical accumulations in accordance with NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(c). Motorized Ground Equipment Near Aircraft or Hangars. Motorized ground equipment may not be parked near any aircraft or hangar at the Airport in a manner that prevents this equipment from being readily driven or towed away in case of an emergency. The parking of motorized ground equipment near aircraft and hangars at the Airport shall be conducted in accordance with NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing, §407-8, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(c). Repairing of Aircraft. The repair of an aircraft or aircraft engine, propeller, or other aircraft apparatus is prohibited in an area of the Airport other than that specifically designated by the Administration for this purpose, except that minor adjustments or repairs may be made while the aircraft is at a tie-down position, on the terminal apron, or being prepared for departure. Operating Aircraft Engines in Hangars. A person may not start or operate aircraft engines inside a hangar at the Airport, other than the air rotation of jet engines without ignition. Heating Systems in Hangars. The installation and operation of any heating system or device is prohibited in any hangar at the Airport, other than systems or devices listed or labeled by an independent testing laboratory or facility as suitable for use in heating aircraft hangars. Those systems and devices shall be installed in the manner prescribed by and standards set forth in NFPA 70, National Electrical Code, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(a), and NFPA 409 Aircraft Hangars, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(d)). The use of portable aircraft engine heating equipment is prohibited inside any aircraft hangar. Only listed or labeled, and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approved, equipment shall be used. Electrical Equipment and Lighting Systems. All electrical equipment shall be in accordance with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(a). The use of a portable lamp assembly in any maintenance shelter or hangar without a proper protective guard or shield over the lamp assembly to prevent breakage is prohibited. A person may not keep power-operated equipment or electrical devices running at the Airport while not properly supervised. Gasoline or diesel powered generators, compressors, or other similar equipment shall be properly grounded or bonded and may not be operated in any hangar. Explosives, Corrosives, Poisons, and Radiological Materials. The storing, retaining, handling, using, dispensing, or transporting of any Class A explosive or hazardous material (as defined by the “Hazardous Material Regulation of the U.S. Department of Transportation”) requires a Special Use permit authorized by the Airport Director and issued by the fire marshal under COMAR 29.06.01. Control of Explosives. Detonators such as blasting caps, electric blasting caps, and detonating primers shall be stored in a separate magazine for blasting supplies and may not be stored in a magazine with other explosive materials. Detonators shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, or 3 magazine, except that electric blasting caps having leg wires at least 4 feet long may be stored in a Type 4 magazine. Whenever specific types of magazines are required by COMAR 29.06.01, magazines of higher classifications shall be permitted to be substituted. Explosive materials that are bullet-sensitive shall be stored in a Type 1, 2, or 3 magazine. Explosive materials that are not cap-sensitive shall be stored in a Type 4 or 5 magazine. Magazines shall be in the charge of a competent person at all times who shall be at least 21 years old or a member of the Armed Services and who shall be held responsible for enforcement of all safety precautions. Magazine doors shall be kept locked, except during the time of placement and removal of stocks of explosives, or during inspection. Safety rules governing the operation of magazines shall be posted on the interior of the magazine door. Aircraft that are involved in loading, unloading, reloading, or temporary retaining of Class A explosives or blasting agents shall be parked on the Airport in areas designated by the Administration. Class B and C explosives shall be handled in the same manner when compliance is deemed necessary by the Airport Director to ensure public safety. Explosive cargo shall be ground transported to and from the designated parking areas in vehicles equipped in accordance with federal regulations. A carrier of explosive cargo shall notify the Airport Director at least 12 hours before the scheduled arrival of the aircraft involved. The Airport Director will then issue the appropriate NOTAMs. Explosives may not be stored on an aircraft which has been authorized to park in a designated area. Temporary use of the designated area by an explosive-laden aircraft or temporary use of the designated area for explosives which are ready for air shipment or which have arrived by air for further movement may be permitted for not longer than 12 hours. General Requirements. The provisions of this section govern and control the fueling and defueling of aircraft at the Airport. A person may not fuel or defuel any aircraft while any engine of the aircraft is running. The smoking or carrying of lighted cigars, cigarettes, pipes, matches, or any open flame is prohibited within 100 feet of the site at which an aircraft is being fueled or defueled, or within 100 feet of the site of a flammable or combustible liquid spill. The operation of any electrical appliance in an aircraft is prohibited when the aircraft is being fueled or defueled. A person may not fuel or defuel an aircraft unless the aircraft and the fuel apparatus both are electrically bonded. When a fuel spill occurs at or near a fuel delivery device, the Administration shall be notified immediately. Valves and dome covers shall be shut down, and the fueling vehicle shall remain in place until the arrival of fire department vehicles. If the engine of the fueling vehicle is running at the time of the fuel spill, it shall remain running until orders otherwise are issued by the fire department incident commander at the scene. Conversely, if the engine of the fueling vehicle is shut down at the time of the fuel spill, it shall remain shut down until the fire department incident commander at the scene orders the vehicle removed. Fueling or defueling operations may not resume following a fuel spill until all affected areas are thoroughly cleaned. No person, except personnel engaged in the fueling, defueling, servicing, and operation of an aircraft, may be within 100 feet of aircraft during fueling or defueling, excluding passengers and flight crew. A person may not be in any aircraft being fueled or defueled. A material which may cause a static spark during fueling or defueling of aircraft may not be used within 100 feet of any aircraft being fueled or defueled. A person may not engage in aircraft fueling or defueling operations without fire extinguishers within ready reach. A person may not start the engine of any aircraft when there is any flammable or combustible liquid on the ground near the aircraft. A person may not fuel or defuel an aircraft with fueling hoses and other equipment or apparatus which are not in a safe, sound, and nonleaking condition. A person may not use hoses, funnels, and appurtenances in fueling and defueling operations unless the hoses, funnels, and appurtenances are equipped with a grounding or bonding device in good order to prevent ignition of flammable liquids. A person may not engage in the fueling and defueling of aircraft or the maintenance of aircraft fueling systems at a distance of less than 50 feet from any hangar or other building, unless conducted in compliance with: NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(e); and NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(c). Use of Automotive Fuel in Aircraft Engines. Except as provided in §A(14)(b), the use of automotive fuel (MOGAS) in an aircraft engine is prohibited. The Administration, acting as the vendor of aviation fuel at the Airport, may not service any aircraft with aviation fuel (AVGAS) if it is determined that the aircraft has been fueled previously with automotive fuel (MOGAS). Permissible use of MOGAS shall be extended only to those aircraft owners/operators carrying a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) from the Federal Aviation Administration which specifically authorizes use of MOGAS in the aircraft or if the aircraft is certified for MOGAS use by the Federal Aviation Administration. Fueling Vehicles. A person may not park a fueling vehicle other than in an area assigned by the Administration, except for the accomplishment of minor adjustments or repairs necessary to move this vehicle to a designated storage area when failure occurs elsewhere on the Airport. A person may not bring, keep, or store fuel vehicles, empty or otherwise, within any building at the Airport, unless the building is properly equipped for that purpose, or, in those instances under controlled conditions, during approved fueling and defueling operations. A person may not back a fueling vehicle anywhere on the Airport, unless an attendant is present outside the fueling vehicle to assist the operator of the fueling vehicle. A person may not operate or ground test airborne radar equipment in any area on the Airport, except in areas approved for these purposes, when the directional beam of high intensity radar is within 300 feet, or the low intensity beam is within 100 feet, of another aircraft, aircraft fueling operation, aircraft fueling truck, or aircraft fuel or flammable liquid storage facility. The Administration shall adhere to NFPA 407 Aircraft Fuel Servicing, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(c), and NFPA 410 Aircraft Maintenance, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(e). Furnace Rooms. A person may not let rubbish accumulate in the furnace rooms or any hangar or other building at the Airport. Rubbish in furnace rooms shall be collected in metal covered containers and shall be disposed of daily. Clothes Lockers. A person may not install or use at the Airport a clothes locker constructed of anything besides metal. All clothes lockers shall be either secured to a wall or anchored to the floor. Operating Procedure. The control of all vehicular traffic on the air operations area shall be governed by the regulations of the Administration. Authority to Operate on the Air Operations Area. A person may not operate or cause to be operated any motor vehicle on the air operations area, unless this operation is directly related to an aviation activity at the Airport, to the business of the Administration, or to the business of a tenant or authorized subtenant of the Airport engaged in a business activity authorized by the Administration. A person may not drive a motor vehicle on the air operations area without proper vehicle identification as prescribed by the Administration. A person may not wash, clean, or polish a motor vehicle within the air operations area or at any point on the Airport other than that approved by the Airport Director. Communication with Control Tower. A person may not drive a motor vehicle on or across an active runway or taxiway unless he maintains direct contact with and receives clearance from the control tower. If the vehicle is not equipped with an operable two-way radio on the assigned ground control frequency, it may be used on or across an active runway or taxiway only under the escort or by the instructions of another motor vehicle equipped with two-way radio able to maintain contact with the control tower or, with prior arrangement, in conformance with light signals from the control tower. Vehicles without radio equipment that have been permitted to operate on the airfield in accordance with light signals may not proceed any closer than 200 feet from the edge of any active runway without clearance from the control tower. It shall be the responsibility of all vehicle operators to recognize and understand the standard light signals used by the control tower. Operations Near Aircraft. No person other than the operator of an aircraft servicing vehicle for a designated aircraft may operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area so as to pass within 20 feet of a parked aircraft. A person may not operate an aircraft servicing vehicle on the loading ramp unless the aircraft to be serviced has come to a complete stop at its designated loading position. All vehicles shall pass to the rear of taxiing aircraft. Speed Limits. A person may not operate any motor vehicle, other than an emergency vehicle proceeding in response to an alarm, on the air operations area at a speed exceeding 25 miles per hour, except as otherwise posted. A person may not operate any motor vehicle on aircraft parking ramps, aprons, or in hangar areas at a speed exceeding 15 miles per hour. A person may not drive a motor vehicle within 20 feet of a parked or taxiing aircraft at a speed exceeding 5 miles per hour. Careless Driving. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area in a careless or reckless manner, but shall have regard for the width, grade, curves, corners, traffic, and use of roadways, weather conditions, and all other attendant circumstances, so as not to endanger the life, limb, or property of any person. Safety Equipment. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area unless this vehicle is properly maintained and is equipped with the safety equipment, in operable condition, described in this section. Motor Vehicle Lights. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area, other than a motor vehicle designed for only one headlight, unless the motor vehicle is equipped with two headlights and one or more red taillights. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area unless the vehicle's headlights and taillights are kept lighted between the hours of sunset and sunrise and at all times when passing through unlighted or poorly lighted areas. A person may not allow a stalled motor vehicle to remain on the air operations area between the hours of sunset and sunrise unless the parking lights of the vehicle are kept on or warning lights are posted. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area unless headlights of the vehicle are sufficient to meet State requirements. A person may not operate a baggage or cargo cart and trailers on the air operations area unless the cart is equipped with at least two yellow reflectors on each side and two red reflectors on the rear. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on a taxiway or runway unless the vehicle is equipped with United States Department of Transportation-type clearance lights and mounted to United States Department of Transportation requirements. If a vehicle configuration will not permit installation of ICC clearance lights, a single 50 candle power non-flashing red light may be used. All motor vehicles with headlights approved for operating on the air operations area shall be equipped with dimmer switches. If there is no provision for dimming headlights, they must be focused so as to strike the ground not more than 50 feet ahead of the vehicle. Motor Vehicle Brakes. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area unless he tests the brakes of this vehicle upon approaching an aircraft within the distance necessary to avoid a collision with the aircraft if the brakes on the motor vehicle fail. A person may not operate a motor vehicle unless it is equipped with an emergency brake capable of holding the motor vehicle on a 30-degree grade. Motor Vehicle Windows and Mirrors. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area, except specialized Airport and aircraft servicing equipment not licensed for general highway use and having an open cab which provides the driver with unobstructed 360-degree visibility, unless the vehicle is equipped with at least one mirror adjusted so that the operator of the vehicle shall have a clear view of the road behind for a distance of at least 200 feet. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area unless the windows of the vehicle are free of cracks, blisters, discoloration, and any other defect causing distortion or obstruction of the vision of the operator. A person may not use or place posters, stickers, signs, or other objects on the windows of a motor vehicle operating on the air operations area, other than those required by the Administration or by law. All vehicles approved for operating on the air operations area shall carry an approved fire extinguisher of the type and size required by the Airport Director. Emergency Vehicles and Conditions. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area shall immediately yield the right-of-way to a police, ambulance, fire department, or other emergency vehicle giving an audible or visible signal. Emergency conditions existing on the air operations area will not mitigate or cancel any existing regulation. Under emergency conditions, such as an aircraft accident or fire, access to the air operations area is barred for all vehicles or persons except those whose duties require their admittance. Occupants of Motor Vehicles. While on the air operations area, a person may not ride on the running board of a moving motor vehicle, stand up in the body of a moving motor vehicle, ride on the outside of the body of a moving motor vehicle, or ride on the vehicle with his arms or legs protruding from the body of the vehicle, unless the motor vehicle is so designed. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area may not allow any passengers to ride in the vehicle other than those passengers permitted by these regulations or by other applicable law. Tugs and Trailers. A person may not operate a trailer or semitrailer on the air operations area, unless the trailer or semitrailer is equipped with proper brakes so that when disengaged from a towing vehicle, no propeller slipstream, jet blast, or wind will cause it to become free-rolling. A person may not operate towed equipment on the air operations area unless the equipment has positive locking couplings. Yielding Right-of-Way. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area shall yield the right-of-way to aircraft in motion or aircraft with engines running, ready to be put in motion. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area may not cross or enter motor vehicle traffic lanes without yielding the right-of-way to vehicles already in these lanes. A person operating motor vehicles on the air operations area shall observe left-to-left passing of approaching vehicles. A person operating motor vehicles on the air operations area shall yield right-of-way to emergency vehicles. Traffic Control. A person may not operate a motor vehicle on the air operations area unless that person obeys all posted regulatory signs and traffic signals and all instructions by the control tower, the Airport Director, or a law enforcement officer. Parking. A person may not park a motor vehicle, or motorized or other equipment, on the air operations area except at those points designated by the Administration. A person may not park a motor vehicle or other equipment on the air operations area within 15 feet of any fire hydrant or other fire control apparatus. A person may not park a motor vehicle, or motorized or other equipment, on the air operations area so as to interfere with or prevent the passage or movement of aircraft or emergency or other motor vehicles. A person may not park an unattended vehicle or other equipment adjacent to a runway, unless those motor vehicles or other equipment are parked parallel to the runway and at least 200 feet from the edge of the runway. A person may not leave a motor vehicle unattended with the engine running. A motor vehicle or other equipment on the air operations area, parked in such a manner as to create a nuisance or hazard, or interfere with aircraft operations and emergencies, may be removed to a location designated by the Airport Director, at the expense of the owner. Motor Vehicle Accidents. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area who is involved in an accident resulting in injury to any person or damage to any property, shall, if physically able, do the following: Stop the vehicle at the scene of the accident or as clearly as possible to it without obstructing traffic more than necessary; Notify the Airport Director; Return to and remain at the scene of the accident until he has given a full report of the same to the investigating officer; Upon request, and if physically able, exhibit to the investigating officer any permit, license, registration, or other document relevant to this accident or the persons or property involved. A person operating a motor vehicle on the air operations area who is involved in an accident as defined in §N(1) of this regulation, and the owner of the vehicle (if other than the operator), shall, if physically able, make a full written report of this accident to the Airport Director within 24 hours after the accident, and shall include the names and addresses of the persons involved, the description of the property or vehicles involved, the registration and license number of the vehicles involved, and any other information relevant to the accident. Repair of Motor Vehicles. A person may not clean, repair, maintain, or overhaul any motor vehicle or motorized or other equipment on the air operations area, other than in an approved shop area, except for those repairs necessary to remove this motor vehicle or equipment from the air operations area. Contractor's Access and Use of Premises. A person may not gain access to and egress from the site of construction on the airfield area in a motor vehicle or construction equipment belonging to or under the supervision of a contractor other than by routes and through gates designated by the Administration, and only during those periods of time specified in writing by the Airport Director. A person may not allow a motor vehicle or construction equipment belonging to or under the supervision of a contractor to remain at the work area at the end of the working day or to be parked overnight in any position or location where it constitutes an actual or potential hazard to aircraft or motor vehicles at the Airport. If, however, the contractor has the written authorization of the Airport Director to leave these motor vehicles or construction equipment parked overnight, they shall be marked and lighted as required. A person may not operate a motor vehicle or construction equipment belonging to or under the supervision of an Airport contractor on or across an active runway at the Airport, unless the vehicle or equipment is escorted by a motor vehicle equipped with a two-way radio in contact with the control tower or is itself so equipped. Vehicle Identification and Registration. A person may not operate a motor vehicle based at the Airport on the air operations area unless the vehicle is registered with the Airport Director, with permission obtained for the operation of the vehicle, and unless the vehicle is clearly marked with the company name, logo, or other means of identification acceptable to the Administration. A person may not operate a motor vehicle based off the Airport on the air operations area on a regular continuing basis, including but not limited to off-Airport contractor and service company vehicles, unless this person conspicuously displays in a window of the vehicle an “official permit” issued by the Administration, or is escorted by approved Administration or tenant personnel. A person may not operate a motor vehicle based off the Airport on the air operations area for the purpose of making a delivery on a one-time basis, unless the vehicle is escorted by approved Administration or tenant personnel. A person may not operate roadway-authorized motor vehicles, or vehicles without two-way radios, on the air operations area without notifying the control tower before entry. A person may not operate a two-wheeled motor vehicle on the air operations area, unless this vehicle has been approved in writing by the Airport Director. A person may not operate any motor vehicle inside a hangar unless the vehicle is specially equipped and approved by the Airport Director. Driver Licensing and Permits. A person may not drive a motor vehicle on the air operations area without a currently valid driver's license issued by the State or by the jurisdiction where this person resides if other than Maryland. Guidemen. A person may not operate a motor vehicle at the Airport without a guideman positioned outside the vehicle if the vision of its operator is restricted in any manner. Parking Regulations. A person may not park a motor vehicle or load or unload a motor vehicle at the Airport in violation of any posted parking sign or other traffic regulation, or in such a manner as to obstruct the free movement of traffic. Vehicles shall be parked in one space only within areas that have marked spaces and lanes. Each vehicle shall leave clear access to adjacent spaces, and may not block driving lanes or create a hazard for other drivers. An area of the Airport property which has been closed by the use of barricades or other traffic control devices may not be entered by any vehicle. Removal of Vehicles. A person may not abandon a motor vehicle at the Airport. Airport tenants are responsible for the prompt removal of abandoned motor vehicles from their leased premises, at the owner's expense. The Administration shall remove, at the owner's expense, any vehicle which remains parked in a limited duration parking space for a period of time which exceeds the posted time limit. The Administration may fine violators of posted signs and parking regulations adopted under Transportation Article §§5-426 and 5-427, Annotated Code of Maryland, not to exceed $50. Pedestrians. A person operating a motor vehicle at the Airport shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a marked pedestrian crosswalk. A person may not park any vehicle in any marked pedestrian crosswalk. Governing Law. Motor vehicle operators using the public streets, ramps, roads, and highways on the Airport shall comply with the Transportation Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. General Parking Regulations. Parking or standing is prohibited on all Airport roads, except in designated parking areas. An individual may not park a motor vehicle or load or unload a motor vehicle at the Airport in violation of any posted parking sign or other traffic regulation, or in such a manner as to obstruct the free movement of traffic. Motor vehicles shall be parked in one space only within areas that have marked spaces and lanes. Each motor vehicle shall leave clear access to adjacent spaces and may not block driving lanes or create a hazard for other drivers. A motor vehicle may not enter any area that is closed to vehicular traffic by the use of barricades or other traffic control devices. Leaving a motor vehicle unattended in front of the terminal building is prohibited. An individual may not abandon a motor vehicle at the Airport. An individual operating a motor vehicle at the Airport shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian in a marked pedestrian crosswalk. An individual may not park a motor vehicle in a marked pedestrian crosswalk. Airport tenants are responsible for the prompt removal of abandoned motor vehicles from their leased premises, at the owner's expense. The Administration shall remove, at the owner's expense, any vehicle which remains parked in a limited duration parking space for a period of time which exceeds the posted time limit. The Administration may fine violators of posted signs and parking regulations adopted under Transportation Article, §§5-426 and 5-427, Annotated Code of Maryland, not to exceed $50. In addition to these general regulations, the Airport Director may further regulate parking by posting signs or notices. Parking in violation of any sign or notice is prohibited. The responsibility for finding a legal parking space rests with the motor vehicle operator. Lack of space is no excuse for violation of these regulations. Taxicabs. Taxicabs shall stand or wait only in designated or approved areas at the Airport and the operator shall remain with the taxicab. An individual operating a taxicab at the Airport may not block or interfere with the free passage of pedestrians or vehicular traffic to and from the Airport buildings. An individual may not operate a taxicab at the Airport unless the individual prominently displays within the taxicab a taxicab-driver identification license permit containing a recent discernible photograph of the driver and the telephone number of the taxicab franchise operator, the assigned taxicab number, and the driver's identification number. Rental Cars. An individual may not conduct or engage in the business of renting motor vehicles on the Airport without a written contract with the Administration, except, however, a car rental company without a written contract may deliver customers to the Airport and meet prereserved customers at the Airport. Nothing in this regulation is to be construed to prevent delivery of previously reserved rental cars for arriving passengers. Evidence of previous reservation may be requested by any law enforcement officer or authorized representative of the Administration. An individual other than representatives of rental car agencies holding contracts with the Administration may not, within the boundaries of the Airport, solicit passengers for the rental of motor vehicles. Parking spaces assigned to car rental companies under written contract with the Administration shall be designated and appropriately marked. These parking spaces shall be used only to park rental cars ready for delivery to customers and for temporarily parked cars being returned by customers. Unauthorized parked motor vehicles, including those that are owned by these car rental companies, shall be cited according to the other provisions of these regulations governing vehicular traffic. Operations of Motor Vehicles for Hire. An individual operating a motor vehicle to transport passengers from the Airport may not refuse or neglect to transport to any requested destination any orderly individual willing to pay the prescribed fare. An individual operating a motor vehicle for hire to transport passengers from the Airport may not charge passengers a fare in excess of the normal and customary fare in effect from the Airport to the destination, as determined by meter or published rate schedule. Penalties, Fines, and Costs. Abandoned motor vehicles and vehicles parked in violation of any parking regulation, sign, or notice may be removed by the Administration at the expense and risk of the owner. Towing charges are in addition to any fines. Parking violations are subject to the following fines: Obstructing movement of traffic$35; Obstructing movement of pedestrians$35; Unattended motor vehicle$50; Meter or other time limit violation$35; Parking in other than designated areas$35; Illegally parked in handicapped area$50; Illegally parked in leased space$35; Parked in no parking area$35. Fines shall be paid or request for trial shall be requested within 15 days of issuance of the parking violation. Motor vehicles with three or more unpaid tickets against them may be impounded until all tickets have been cleared. Soliciting or Carrying on Business. A person, unless expressly authorized in writing by the Administration, may not engage in any of the following activities in or upon any area of the Airport: Engage in any business or commercial activity; Sell or offer for sale any merchandise or service; Solicit any business or trade, including the carrying of passengers or baggage for hire; Solicit charitable contributions or funds for any purpose; Gamble or solicit gambling. Commercial Photography and Recordings. No person, unless authorized by the Administration, may take still pictures, motion pictures, or sound-motion pictures or sound records or recordings for commercial purposes, other than news coverage, on the public areas of the Airport. Commercial Advertising. No person, unless authorized by the Administration, may post or distribute commercial signs, advertisements, literature, circulars, pictures, sketches, drawings, handbills, or any other form of printed or written commercial matter or material at the Airport. Storage of Property. Unless authorized by the Administration or otherwise provided in a lease or other written agreement, a person may not use any area of the Airport for storage of cargo, aircraft, or other property. Commercial Freight Operators. A person may not operate freight-forwarding vehicles within the boundaries of the Airport unless he is authorized by the Administration. A person may not engage in air freight commercial activity at the Airport unless he is authorized by the Administration; however, an air freight operator without authorization shall be allowed to deliver freight at the Airport. Maintenance and Repair of Leased Premises. The Administration shall be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and custodial services as specified in each of the tenant lease agreements. Tenants shall be responsible for repairs to leased premises which are damaged due to improper operation, misuse, or negligence of a tenant or agent, or agents, of the tenant operating under control of the tenant. Repair of the premises shall be made at the tenant's own expense. The Administration shall be notified in writing by the tenant whenever the tenant engages a contractor for the purpose of repairs and reserves the right to disapprove a contractor if there is reason to believe the contractor's performance may be unsatisfactory. Repair work shall be inspected and approved by the Administration before the release of the tenant from responsibility for the damage and repairs, whether the work was performed by the tenant or a contractor hired by the tenant. The Administration shall provide only custodial services which are specifically provided for in the contract/lease agreement between the Administration and the tenant. Building Permits. Construction or modifications to existing facilities in or on State-owned property under the jurisdiction of the Administration may not be undertaken without prior issuance of a building permit. The application shall be approved and the permit issued before initiation of any construction or modification activities. The building permit shall be displayed on the construction site at all times. All building, construction, and modifications to existing or new structures shall comply with: The International Building Code, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(3); NFPA 1 Uniform Fire Code, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(1); and NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(2)(b). Minimum Standards for Commercial Aeronautical Activities. The Administration shall establish minimum acceptable qualifications to ensure that the level and quality of service, as well as other conditions, shall be adhered to by those conducting commercial activities at the Airport. The Administration may extend the opportunity to engage in commercial aeronautical activities at the Airport to applicants who meet the Administration's published standards for those activities, providing there is available suitable space at the Airport for the conduct of these activities, and if the applicants have an Administration approved credit application. Documents Needed for Application. Applicants shall furnish the following documents when submitting a letter of application: Evidence of organizational and financial capability to provide the proposed activity; Business and financial references; and A copy of the applicant's annual financial report, and that of the parent company if a wholly owned subsidiary, for the last complete fiscal year showing applicant's assets and liabilities and the value of its unencumbered assets. The annual report shall be certified by a certified public accountant. If unable to provide the annual report, the applicant shall provide bank references and other records necessary to substantiate its financial status. Festivals, Exhibits, and Trade Shows. A public or special event held at the Airport requires a Special Use permit authorized by the Airport Director and issued by the fire marshal in accordance with COMAR 29.06.01. Water Pollution. A person may not introduce or permit to be introduced into any water system or any surface or underground water at the Airport any organic or inorganic matter or deleterious substance which is injurious to human, plant, animal, fish, or other life, or property. The types of permissible quantities of discharge shall be governed by the then applicable water discharge standards as promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act of 1972, or by COMAR 26.08.03, whichever is the most stringent. At the earliest feasible planning stage, any proposed development shall be coordinated with the Administration in compliance with the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area Commission (COMAR 27.01). Air Pollution. A person may not introduce or permit to be introduced into the atmosphere at the Airport any air contaminants or combinations of them by burning or otherwise, which are injurious to human, plant, or animal life, or property, or which in any way interfere with the operation of aircraft on the ground or in the air. The types and permissible quantities of discharge into the air shall be governed by the atmospheric discharge standards applicable at the time, as promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970, or under any amendment or successor legislation to it, or by COMAR 26.11.06, whichever is the most stringent. A person may not operate a motor vehicle, and the owner of a motor vehicle may not permit it to be operated, upon the air operations area unless the engine power and exhaust mechanism is equipped, adjusted, and operated in accordance with COMAR 11.14.02. Sanitary Sewage, Storm Drainage, and Industrial Waste System Pollution. A person, whether on or off premises under the jurisdiction of the Administration, may not introduce or permit to be introduced into any sanitary sewage and industrial waste or storm sewage system under the jurisdiction of the Administration, any deleterious substance which is injurious to human, plant, or animal life, or property, or which unreasonably interferes with the conduct of business at the Airport, or which in any way interferes with the maintenance or operation of the Airport. The types and permissible quantities of discharge shall be governed by the sewage discharge standards for sanitary sewage and industrial waste and storm sewage systems applicable at the time, as promulgated by the United States Environmental Protection Agency or COMAR 26.04.01—.03, whichever is the most stringent. This discharge shall be drained only into sewage receptacles provided for this purpose and disposed of in a manner approved by the Administration. A person may not deposit, discharge, or permit the discharge or disposal of oil in any manner into the storm drainage system at the Airport. A person may not deposit, throw, or discharge garbage or food containers of any kind into the storm drainage system at the Airport. A person may not place, discharge, or permit the placement or discharge of industrial waste in any manner into the storm drainage system at the Airport. A person may not apply, discharge, or deposit toxic materials from any source into the storm drainage system at the Airport, unless this application, discharge, or deposit meets all industrial waste requirements of the Water Resources Administration and of the Environmental Protection Agency. Washing Vehicles and Equipment. No person other than an employee of the Administration or an Airport tenant may use the vehicle and equipment wash area at the Airport. A person may not wash or clean a personal vehicle at the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area. A person may not use the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area unless the following action is taken: All waste is disposed of in the trash container provided; No materials are left on the ramp area; Mud, dirt, and other refuse washed from a vehicle or equipment are thoroughly flushed down the open drain; The area is kept neat and presentable at all times. A person may not deposit, discharge, or permit the discharge or disposal of oil in any manner into the drain system at the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area. A person may not deposit, throw, or discharge garbage or food containers of any manner into the drain system at the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area. A person may not place, discharge, or permit the placement or discharge of industrial waste in any manner into the drain system at the Airport vehicle and equipment wash area. Health Laws. A person, whether on or off the Airport, may not engage in activities affecting the Airport involving food and beverage service, drinking water service, handling, storage, or disposal of water or refuse, or any other activity having a potentially deleterious effect on food quality, water quality, air quality, or sanitary sewage and industrial waste or storm sewage systems, unless this person fully complies with the applicable health laws and regulations of the United States and with Health-General Article, Title 21, Subtitles 2—10, Annotated Code of Maryland. Food and Beverage Service and Related Activities. Only fully licensed food and beverage services shall provide service on or for the Airport or any aircraft. A person may not design or construct any establishment for the conduct of food or beverage service at the Airport other than according to the regulations of the Maryland Department of Health. Aircraft Drinking Water. A person may not operate a water piping system in aircraft servicing areas unless the system is under adequate positive pressure at all times with a vacuum break to prevent siphoning. There may not be cross-connections between the potable water system and a system of questionable quality. All drinking and culinary water used in connection with the operation of aircraft in interstate, intrastate, or foreign commerce shall come from sources approved by the United States Public Health Service and the Maryland Department of the Environment. The installation of all aircraft water piping systems shall comply with the requirements established by these agencies. A person may not use hoses to deliver potable water to aircraft, unless these hoses are constructed of the material and stored and handled in the manner prescribed by the United States Public Health Service. Aircraft Toilet Waste. No person at the Airport may discharge the sewage accumulated in the fixed waste retention tank aboard an aircraft other than through a flexible hose, with a water-type connection to a portable water-type tank; and no person may flush the retention tank by direct connection to the portable water distribution system at the Airport. A person may not remove a toilet waste bucket from an aircraft, unless the contents are enclosed or covered while being transported to the Airport sanitary disposal facility for emptying and cleaning. A person may not use a water hydrant at the Airport to service a toilet waste truck or cart. A person may not operate at the Airport an aircraft soil discharge line or soil tank servicing equipment unless all connections are equipped with positive seals to prevent spillage. A person may not operate a defective aircraft soil discharge valve or defective soil tank servicing equipment at the Airport. When a defect in the valve or equipment results in soil spillage, the aircraft or equipment owner or operator shall immediately clean and decontaminate the equipment and ground area soiled. The defective components shall be repaired or replaced before the discharge valve or servicing equipment is placed back in service. A person may not operate a toilet waste tank truck at the Airport unless, upon notification by the Administration, the person makes all alterations to this truck as the Administration deems necessary for the sanitary operation of the aircraft toilet waste disposal system. Aircraft and Airport Solid Waste. A person may not supply or maintain receptacles at the Airport for the storage of aircraft galley paper and liquid waste or for the storage of garbage and solid waste accumulating from operations in aircraft servicing areas, unless these receptacles are covered, leakproof, fly-tight, metal roll-away containers, or other approved types of metal packer loading containers. Containers shall be emptied not less than once daily at the Airport sanitary disposal facility. If the containers are located in aircraft servicing areas, they shall be secured so as not to create a safety hazard. A person may not supply or maintain garbage and solid waste containers in the terminal building areas unless the same are of a type and design approved by the Administration, with the design compatible to the use and location, so as to preclude odor, insects, and vermin. A person may not use open drums or containers for storage of garbage or solid waste at the Airport. A person may not improperly use or keep at the Airport any receptacle, including rubber tires, that holds water and is conducive to insect or rodent harborage or breeding. A person may not dispose of waste paper or other rubbish at the Airport unless precaution is taken to prevent this paper or other rubbish from blowing onto the air operations area. Waste Removal. A person may not conduct waste removal services at the Airport without a permit from the Administration and written approval from the Maryland Department of the Environment as to the suitability of the waste removal vehicle. A person may not operate a vehicle for hauling trash, dirt, or any other waste materials at the Airport unless this vehicle is constructed so as to prevent the contents from dropping, sifting, leaking, or otherwise escaping. A person may not maintain waste, trash, or garbage compactors or containers at the Airport other than at locations approved by the Administration. All these locations shall be kept clean and sanitary at all times by the person in charge. A person may not place in receptacles provided by the Administration waste originating from other than normal operations of Administrative offices and terminal facilities at the Airport. Used tires, mufflers, tailpipes, and used oil or other liquids are included in this prohibition and will not be removed by Administration personnel. Private waste collection and removal services shall be hired for this purpose, subject to the requirements of §J(1) and (2), above. Sanitation. A person may not dispose of garbage, papers, solid waste, or other forms of trash at the Airport, including cigarettes, cigars, and matches, except in receptacles provided for this purpose. A person may not dump or dispose of any fill or building material at the Airport, or in any body of water or drainage ditch serving the Airport, unless authorized by the Administration and then only in those areas and under those conditions as are specifically designated by the Airport Director. A person may not place any foreign object in any plumbing fixture of a comfort station, terminal building, hangar, or other building on the Airport. A person may not enter or work about any building at the Airport with bare feet. Use and Enjoyment of Airport. No person, singly or in association with others, may, by his conduct or by congregating with others, prevent any other lawfully entitled person from the use and enjoyment of the Airport and its facilities or any part of them, or prevent any other lawfully entitled person from passing from place to place, or through entrances, exits, or passageways at the Airport. A person may not walk, drive a motor vehicle, or ride a bicycle upon the public areas of the Airport other than on roads, walks, or rights-of-way provided for this purpose. A person may not use roller skates or skate boards at the Airport. Smoking or carrying any lighted tobacco product in any building owned or leased by the Administration is prohibited. Any outdoor area in which smoking or carrying lighted tobacco products is permitted shall be designated by the Administration and prominently marked. Preservation of Property. No person, unless duly authorized by the Administration, may destroy, injure, deface, disturb, remove, or tamper with any building, sign, equipment, fixture, marker, or any other structure or property at the Airport. A person may not injure, deface, remove, destroy, or disturb the trees, flowers, shrubs, or other vegetation at the Airport. A person may not walk on a posted lawn or seeded area of the Airport. A person may not willfully abandon any personal property at the Airport. Any person who causes damage to Airport property shall be liable for this damage, in addition to any other penalties prescribed in these regulations. Handbills. A person may not affix any printed or written material or matter anywhere in the public areas and public phone booths of the Airport, except where otherwise specifically permitted or prescribed by these regulations, or unless authorized by the Administration. A person may not distribute any printed or written material or matter by placing or leaving it unattended at any location at the Airport, unless authorized by the Administration. Picketing and Demonstrations. A person may not conduct picketing or demonstrations anywhere at the Airport unless permitted by the Administration and according to prescribed conditions. Persons engaged in picketing or demonstrations shall conduct these activities only in an area specified by the Airport Director. Persons engaged in picketing or demonstrations shall conduct themselves in a peaceful and orderly manner contemplated by law, without physical harm, molestation, threat, or harassment of persons, obscenities, violence, breach of peace, or other unlawful conduct. A person picketing or demonstrating may not obstruct the use of the Airport by others, or interfere with the proper, safe, orderly, and efficient operation of the Airport and activities conducted there. A person under the influence of alcohol or drugs may not picket or demonstrate. The area specified for the purpose of picketing shall be kept clean and free from all debris. Private vehicles of pickets will not be permitted to park in the vicinity of the picket line. All signs must be carried by persons in the picket line, and the size and type of sign must be approved in advance of a specified picket date, by the Airport Director. Disorderly Conduct. A person may not use the terminal building or any other public area of the Airport for sleeping. A person may not sit on the floor in the terminal building or any other public area of the Airport instead of using provided accommodations. Intoxication. A person may not drink any intoxicating liquors upon any portion of the Airport open to the public except in places properly designated for on-premises liquor consumption. Model Aircraft. A person may not operate or release any model aircraft, rocket, kite, balloon, parachute (other than in an emergency), or other similar contrivance at or upon the Airport unless authorized by the Airport Director. This prohibition does not extend to an Airport weather station. A person may not throw, shoot, or propel any object in any manner that interferes with or endangers the safe operation of any aircraft landing at, taking off from, or operating at the Airport. Animals. No person, other than a blind person with a seeing-eye dog, may enter any building on the Airport with a domestic animal unless the entry is relative to the animal's transportation by air and the animal is kept restrained by a leash or otherwise confined so as to be completely under control. A person may not enter the air operations area with a domestic animal unless the animal is kept restrained by a leash or otherwise confined so as to be completely under control. A person may not permit a domestic animal to run, roam, or be exercised on any portion of the Airport unless the animal is under the complete control of a competent handler. A person may not permit any wild animal under his control or custody to enter the Airport, except for wild animals that are to be or have been transported by air and are properly confined for air travel, without the prior approval of the Administration. A person may not hunt, pursue, trap, catch, injure, or kill any animal at the Airport, except authorized personnel engaged in an official Airport bird or animal control program. A person may not ride horseback at the Airport without authorization from the Airport Director. A person may not permit, either willfully or through failure to exercise due care or control, any animal to urinate or defecate upon the sidewalks of the Airport or upon the floor of the terminal building or any other building used in common by the public. A person may not feed or do any other act to encourage the congregation of birds or other animals on or in the vicinity of the air operations area or in structures used for the storage or maintenance of aircraft. Lost Articles. Articles found in public areas at the Airport may be deposited with the Airport Director. Articles unclaimed by their proper owner shall be disposed of by the Administration. Forgery and Counterfeit. A person may not make, possess, use, offer for sale, sell, barter, exchange, pass, or deliver any forged, counterfeit, or falsely altered pass, permit, identification card, certificate, placard, sign, or other authorization purporting to be issued by or on behalf of the Administration. Restricted Areas. A person may not enter any part of the air operations area or any other restricted area so established or posted at the Airport, except: Persons assigned to duty or transacting business there; Crew members, and passengers under appropriate supervision of a crew member, who enter the aircraft apron for the purpose of enplaning or deplaning an aircraft; An authorized representative of the State, the Federal Aviation Administration, the National Transportation Safety Board, the Maryland Aviation Administration, or of any other governmental department or agency having proper business there; An Airport tenant or invitee of an Airport tenant in a leasehold area. Security Regulations. A person may not tamper or interfere with the lock or closing mechanism of any door, window, gate, or other opening leading to the air operations area or any other restricted area at the Airport. A person may not breach any other security regulation in effect at the Airport, except under emergency conditions. Weapons. A person may not carry or transport a weapon at the Airport, unless the weapon is properly packaged for shipment, except the following: Law enforcement officers of the federal government, of the State, its political subdivisions, and of the Maryland Aviation Administration and any other State agency, if weapons are required in the performance of their duties; Enplaning and deplaning passengers authorized by 49 CFR §1544.219 to carry weapons aboard aircraft; Uniformed employees of licensed security or armored transport services under contract to any tenant of the Airport, when actually transporting monies or valuables or performing assigned duties; Authorized members of the Maryland Air National Guard; Those persons authorized to wear or carry handguns, or declared exempt, pursuant to Article 27, §36E, Annotated Code of Maryland. A person may not discharge any weapon at the Airport except in the performance of official duties requiring the discharge or in the lawful defense of life or property. A person may not discharge any weapon at or near the Airport in such a manner as to cause interference with the safe taking off or landing of any aircraft. Any person who violates the provisions of these regulations, except a motor vehicle parking regulation, is guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be subject to a fine of not more than $500 or by imprisonment of not more than 90 days or both in the discretion of the court, except that for a violation of a motor vehicle parking regulation, the maximum fine may not exceed $50. Definitions. Acoustic terminology definitions used in this regulation have the same meanings as stated in COMAR 11.03.03.01A. MTN Airport Noise Zone. The MTN Airport Noise Zone is established pursuant to the Maryland Environmental Noise Act of 1974 (Transportation Article, §§5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland). The Executive Director shall update and recertify the Airport Noise Zone as required, by developing contours of equal noise exposure using day-night average sound levels (Ldn) to determine the extent of impacted land uses. The Martin State Airport — Airport Noise Zone, certified by the Executive Director, and consisting of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn contours overprinted on county tax maps as follows, is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(6): Airport Noise Zone Map; Tax Map index; Baltimore County Tax Maps 90 and 91. The noise zone is a composite of the 65, 70, and 75 Ldn noise contours for the base year of 2019 and future years of 2025 and 2030. The noise zone reflects the projected future use of the Airport, including existing and planned projects in the Master Plan or Capital Program that influence future Airport use. MTN Noise Abatement Plan. The MTN Noise Abatement Plan is established pursuant to the Maryland Environmental Noise Act of 1974 (Transportation Article, §§5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland). The Executive Director shall review and update the MTN Noise Abatement Plan as required. Compliance with the MTN Noise Abatement Plan. All entities which use the Airport facilities shall comply with the MTN Noise Abatement Plan. The Maryland Air National Guard, the Maryland State Police, and local law enforcement agencies are exempt from the provisions of this regulation when operational necessity dictates noncompliance, or in the event of a State or national emergency. The elements contained in the MTN Noise Abatement Plan are as follows: Airport Noise Zone (ANZ); Control of Incompatible Development; Noise Concerns; Maryland Air National Guard (MDANG) Noise Barriers; Aircraft Maintenance Engine Run-up Areas; and Noise Abatement Procedures including Visual Flight Rules (VFR) and Instrument Flight Rules (IFR) Departures, VFR and IFR Arrivals and Traffic Patterns, Closed Traffic Patterns, and Touch-and-Go or Practice Approaches. Transportation Article, §§5-202.1, 5-204, 5-208, 5-426, 5-805, 5-806, and 5-819, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: October 1, 1975 (2:24 Md. R. 1479) Chapter revised effective December 2, 1977 (4:25 Md. R. 1912) Chapter recodified from COMAR 11.03.05 to 11.03.02 Regulation .01B amended effective October 7, 1985 (12:20 Md. R. 1929) Chapter revised effective December 24, 1990 (17:25 Md. R. 2908) Regulation .01 amended effective November 20, 1995 (22:23 Md. R. 1802); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .01B amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .02 amended effective November 20, 1995 (22:23 Md. R. 1802); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .02N, Q amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .03 amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .03-1 amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .03-2 amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .03-2A amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .04 amended effective April 11, 1994 (21:7 Md. R. 531); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .04V amended effective September 30, 1991 (18:19 Md. R. 2102) Regulation .04-1 adopted effective April 11, 1994 (21:7 Md. R. 531) Regulation .04-1B amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .05G amended and I adopted effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .05G, I amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .06K amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .07 amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .07A amended effective May 23, 1994 (21:10 Md. R. 845) Regulation .08C amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .10 repealed and new Regulation .10 adopted effective November 20, 1995 (22:23 Md. R. 1802) Regulation .10B amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840); December 24, 2001 (28:25 Md. R. 2192); December 24, 2012 (39:25 Md. R. 1614) Regulation .10B, C amended effective April 19, 2021 (48:8 Md. R. 310) Acoustic Terminology. “Annual day-night (average) sound level (Ldn)” means for locations in the neighborhood of an airport, the day-night (average) sound level, in decibels, resulting from the effective annual average daily traffic and the utilization of runways and flight paths that affect the noise exposure at the location in question. “Average sound (noise) level (Leq)” means the constant sound level, in decibels, which, in a given situation and time period, would convey the same sound energy as does the actual time-varying sound during the same period. A-weighting is understood. Unless otherwise qualified, the average is reckoned over a 24-hour day, from midnight to midnight. The mathematical formulation of average sound level is as follows: If LA(t) represents the value of instantaneous A-weighted sound pressure level fluctuating with time, (See Formula Table below) where t1 and t2 are, respectively, the times marking the beginning and end of the observation period over which the average is reckoned. “Contours of equal noise exposure” means the locus of points on the ground with a given noise exposure. “Data range” means for a set of 24-hour measurements of Ldn, the difference between the highest value and the lowest value of Ldn in decibels. “Day-night (average) sound level (Ldn)” means the average sound level, in decibels, reckoned over a 24-hour day with a 10 decibel weighting applied to the noise occurring during the nighttime period; that is, noise levels occurring at night are treated as though they were 10 dB higher than they actually are. The mathematical formulation of day-night sound level is as follows: “Daytime (average sound level (Ld)” means the average sound level, in decibels, for the 15 hour time period between 0700 and 2200 (7a.m. to 10p.m.). The mathematical formulation for daytime sound level is as follows: “Decibel (dB)” means a division of the logarithmic scale customarily used to express the ratio of two like quantities proportional to power or energy. “Decibel scale” means a logarithmic scale used to express the ratio of two like quantities proportional to power or energy. The ratio is expressed on the decibel scale by multiplying its common logarithm by ten. “Hourly (average) sound level, (Lh)” means the average sound level, in decibels, for a 1-hour period, usually reckoned between integral hours. There would be 24 such values per day. The mathematical formulation of hourly sound level is, for example: “Level (L)” means the ratio, expressed on the decibel scale, of two like quantities, the second of which is a standard reference quantity. “Nighttime (average) sound level (Lp)” means the average sound level, in decibels for the 9 hour period from 2200 to 0700 the next morning (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.). The mathematical formulation for nighttime sound level is as follows: “Sound level (noise level) (LA)” means the quantity in decibels measured by an instrument satisfying the requirements of American National Standard Specifications for Sound Level Meters, S1.4-1971, or its latest revision; that is, the frequency-weighted sound pressure level obtained with the standardized “fast” dynamic characteristic and the “A” frequency weighting of the sound level meter. “Sound pressure (p)” expressed in micropascals, means a fluctuating pressure superimposed on the static atmospheric pressure in the presence of sound. Unless qualified, the term means root-mean-square sound pressure. “Sound pressure level (Lp)” means the squared ratio, expressed the decibel scale, of the sound pressure under consideration to the standard reference pressure of 20 micropascals (= 20 micronewtons/square meter or 0.0002 dynes/square centimeter). See Formula Table below. Airport Terminology. The following terms refer to physical and operational characteristics of airports: “Airport” means any airport licensed by the Administration. “Airport operator” means the licensee, or any person who is designated by the licensee as airport operator and who is made responsible to the licensee for the supervision and operation of the airport. “Effective annual average daily traffic ”EAADT" means the standard daily volume of air traffic typifying airport operations, which is determined as follows: Calculate the average number of airport operations for the 10 busiest days of the year: Eliminate from further consideration the number of days and the number of operations at the airport which are less than N/2; The effective annual average daily traffic is the average number of daily operations for all the remaining days of the year. “Flight operation” means a single take-off, landing or flyby. (A “touch-and-go” counts as two operations.) “Licensee” means the person, firm, agency, or political subdivision to whom the airport license is issued by the Executive Director. “Start of takeoff roll” means the position on a runway where an aircraft starts to accelerate in taking off. “Threshold” means that position on a runway, seen from the approach end, designated as the first point where a landing is permitted. The first point does not necessarily coincide with the start of paving. “Utilization” means the percentage of the total number of a specific category of operations, on an annual basis, that uses a particular runway or flight track. Other Terminology. Other terms concerning airport noise regulation, but not specifically related to airports or acoustics, are as follows: “Certified noise abatement plan” means a noise abatement plan accepted by the Executive Director for implementation by an airport operator. “Daytime” means 0700 to 2200 hours (7 a.m. to 10 p.m.). “Nighttime” means 2200 to 0700 hours (10 p.m. to 7 a.m.). “Noise abatement plan” means a detailed program of changes in airport operation which has as its goal the reduction or elimination of impacted land use areas. Authority. Transportation Article, §5-805(a), Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes the Executive Director, by regulation, to establish methods for the calculation or measurement of cumulative noise exposure values. Noise Rating. The noise rating for description of exposure to aircraft noise shall be the day-night average sound level (Ldn). Development of noise contours of equal noise exposure are to be determined using a prediction method in accordance with the procedures of §D, below. Measurements, undertaken in accordance with the procedure of §E of this regulation, may be used to confirm the locations of contours of equal noise exposure. Prediction Method. Contours of equal noise exposure in terms of the day-night average sound level are to be prepared using a procedure designed to develop Ldn contours based on data as described in this section. The use of a particular procedure is subject to the approval of the Executive Director. Data Base. The following information is required to develop contours of equal noise exposure: Map location and dimensions of all runways and the airport property line at a scale specified by the Executive Director. Map location of landing threshold and start of takeoff roll for each direction on each runway. If there are several thresholds or start-of-roll points corresponding to different types of aircraft, these shall be noted with a clear description of the relevant aircraft types. Map locations of engine runup and maintenance areas within the airport property. Map locations of flight tracks or descriptions of departure procedures for all arriving and departing aircraft and for traffic patterns, if any. If there are different flight tracks or procedures associated with different types of aircraft, these shall all be included. The scales of any maps shall be as specified by the Administration. Special flight procedures or restrictions, including, but not limited to, airspace management, curfews, and noise abatement procedures. Effective annual average daily numbers of flight operations by type of operation (landing, takeoff, touch-and-go), by aircraft type, by gross weight for takeoffs, by runway, by flight track, and by time of day. Annual average daily number of engine maintenance runups by type, by duration, and by time of day (daytime or nighttime). Flight profiles for arriving and departing aircraft. The relationship of aircraft sound level to the distance between the aircraft and the ground location, by aircraft time and operation. Measurement Method. Noise Measurement System Requirements. The system for the measurement of noise exposure shall provide the hourly sound level for each hour of the day, together with identification of the hour, and the measurement location. The overall accuracy of a noise measurement system shall be +=/-1.5 dB. The system shall be of a type approved by the Executive Director. Measurement Requirements. Measurement Conditions. Measurements shall be made when aircraft operations occur that affect the location being studied. The number of 24-hour measurements of Ldn shall be equal to the value given in the table below, depending on the data range in decibels for the set of measurements. For this purpose, the data range shall be determined from the field measured noise data. Noise measurements shall be continued at each location until the requirement of this article is satisfied. Authority. Transportation Article, §5-804(a) mandates the Executive Director, by regulation, to adopt limits for cumulative noise exposure for residential land use and other categories of land use, on the basis of their noise sensitivity, with the endorsement of the Secretary of Transportation and the Secretary of the Environment and after a public hearing following 60 days notice. Limits. Limits for cumulative noise exposure are hereby established Authority. Transportation Article, §§5-805 and 5-806, Annotated Code of Maryland, mandates the Executive Director to establish procedures which airport operators or the intended operators of new airports shall follow in accomplishing certain required actions which need to be approved by the Executive Director. These actions include: Assessment of the noise environment created by the operation of their airports, including current conditions and projections of future usage; Delineation of the noise zone, if any, base year and future year contours of equal noise exposure, and the identification of any impacted land-use areas; Development of a plan to reduce or eliminate the impacted land-use area. Development of Contours of Equal Noise Exposure. An airport operator, or the intended operator of a proposed airport, shall prepare the airport data base described by Regulation .02D(2) of this chapter. The data are to be presented as maps and supplemental information in the manner required by the Executive Director, as described in §B(2)—(4) of this regulation. Base Year Noise Contour. Contours of equal noise exposure shall be developed representing cumulative noise levels for a full 12-month period that typifies current airport operations. The base year for a proposed airport is the initial year of operation. Future Year Noise Contours. Contours of equal noise exposure shall be developed representing projected cumulative noise levels for a full 12-month period expected 5 years beyond the year of certification for all airports, and 10 years beyond the year of certification for air carrier airports. Airport Noise Zone. When base year or future year contours of equal noise exposure include land uses within which the cumulative noise exposure is equal to or greater than the lowest limit for cumulative noise exposure established in Regulation .03B of this chapter, a composite of the base and future years' noise contours shall be developed as an airport noise zone that provides the greatest protection to public health and welfare. Data supporting the contours of equal noise exposure developed under §B of this regulation shall be submitted to the Executive Director according to the following schedule: Airports shall submit data when required as part of an environmental impact study or by the Administration; Airports shall submit data by July 1 of each 5th year pursuant to Transportation Article, §5-805(c), Annotated Code of Maryland. The Executive Director may prepare contours of equal noise exposure at the request of the airport operator. The Executive Director shall maintain the aircraft data base described under Regulation .02D(2)(a)—(i) of this chapter. Determination of Impacted Land Use Areas. An airport operator shall obtain or prepare a map at a scale specified by the Administration showing land use within the noise zone of the airport as described under §B(3) of this regulation. All land uses shall be defined in terms consistent with the land use descriptions in Regulation .03 of this chapter and pursuant to Transportation Article, §5-805, Annotated Code of Maryland. For proposed airports, the land uses are those anticipated at the time of initial airport operation. The operator shall identify impacted land-use areas, if any, and prepare a map clearly indicating the impacted land-use areas for any of the periods investigated in compliance with Transportation Article, §5-805(a)(1), (2), and (3), Annotated Code of Maryland. The Executive Director, at the request of the operator, may assist in the identification of impacted land-use areas. If no impacted land-use areas exist, or will exist for any of the periods investigated, the operator shall submit a proposal to the Executive Director for certification of a noise zone for the airport. The noise zone shall be the one that provides, by its extent, the greatest protection to the public health and welfare. If impacted land-use areas exist, or will exist for any of the periods investigated, the operator shall develop and implement a noise abatement plan in accordance with the procedures of §F of this regulation. Noise Abatement Plans. The goal of a noise abatement plan is the reduction or elimination of impacted land-use area. An airport operator shall develop proposals for noise abatement plans which can meet this goal through the use of available methods in accordance with the Transportation Article, §5-805(a) and (b), Annotated Code of Maryland. Noise abatement plans shall be submitted to the Executive Director for approval and certification of the noise zone in accordance with Transportation Article, §5-805, Annotated Code of Maryland. The noise zone shall be the one that provides, by its extent, the greatest protection to the public health and welfare in accordance with Transportation Article, §5-804, Annotated Code of Maryland. Airport operators shall implement approved plans consistent with provisions of Transportation Article, §5-806, Annotated Code of Maryland. Airport operators required to develop noise abatement plans shall periodically submit reports detailing progress in implementation of the approved noise abatement plans as may be deemed necessary by the Administration. Authority. Transportation Article, §5-821, Annotated Code of Maryland, authorizes the Executive Director, by regulation, to issue permits for new construction within the noise zone surrounding State-owned airports. Permits. Except as provided in §B(3) of this regulation, a person wishing to establish or construct a new structure, or to make new uses of land or structures, or to replace existing structures, or to make substantial changes in a structure or use of land, or to make substantial repairs to a structure within the noise zone surrounding a State-owned airport, shall obtain a permit from the Executive Director before the undertaking may begin. Application for the permits shall be in a form required by the Executive Director, and shall include: A full description of the project use; A description of the project location, including Maryland grid coordinates. Notwithstanding §B(1) of this regulation, the Administration may not require a person to obtain a permit to construct an addition to a residential structure in a noise zone if the: Resultant improved structure retains the same number of family dwelling units; and Addition is not made eligible for participation in those State-funded noise assistance programs established by Transportation Article, Title 5, Subtitle 12, Annotated Code of Maryland. In accordance with Transportation Article, §5-821, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Executive Director may not grant a permit if the proposed action will enlarge the size of or create an impacted land-use area or violate local land-use and zoning laws. Variances are available only in accordance with the provisions of Transportation Article, §5-822(a) and (b), Annotated Code of Maryland. For purposes of administration of this regulation the following terms are defined: “Substantial change in a structure” means any change in a residential structure when the value of the work is greater than $5,000 or when change results in additional independent living units or increased habitable floor area, or a change in a nonresidential structure when the value of the work is greater than $5,000. “Substantial repairs” means repairs other than those needed to keep existing structures in sound condition. Unless a person has an appropriate permit issued by the Administration or a variance granted by the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals, a political subdivision may not approve a final subdivision plan or issue any permit that is prerequisite to the construction of improvements in a noise zone established pursuant to Transportation Article, §5-821, Annotated Code of Maryland. The provisions of these regulations are intended to be severable, and the finding by any court that any provision is invalid may not affect the validity of the remaining portions, except to the extent that the court finds the remaining portions alone are incomplete and incapable of being enforced. Transportation Article, §§5-204(d)(4), 5-208(a) and (b), and 5-801 et seq., Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: August 6, 1975 (2:17 Md. R. 1192) Regulations .03 and .05 amended effective February 2, 1977 (4:3 Md. R. 146) Chapter recodified from COMAR 11.03.14 to 11.03.03 Regulation .01B amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .01C amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .02 amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .03A amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .04 amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530); August 30, 1993 (20:17 Md. R. 1347); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .05 amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) These regulations are issued under the authority granted to the Maryland Aviation Administration by the Transportation Article, §5-202, Annotated Code of Maryland. “Administration” means the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation. “Airport” refers to a combination of one or more designated landing areas and any surrounding support facilities. “Commercial use airport” means any airport which: Charges landing or tie down fees; Sells aviation fuel or oil; Rents space; Sells goods or services, whether for profit or not; Engages in any activity for which fees are charged or payment is received; or Engages in any combination of the above activities. “Designated landing area” means any surface on land, on water, or on a structure which is specifically adapted and maintained for the landing and taking off of aircraft. It does not include a location used only as the point of departure or only as the destination of an aircraft operation. “FAA” means Federal Aviation Administration. “Noncommercial use airport” means any airport which is not a commercial use airport. “Occasional guest” when used in conjunction with an airport, means any individual invited to use an airport for infrequent, irregular flight operations. “Person” means any: County, municipal corporation, or other political subdivision of the State or any of their units; Individual receiver, trustee, guardian, executor, administrator, fiduciary, or representative of any kind; or Partnership, firm, association, public or private corporation, or any other entity. “Private use airport” means any airport which the owner or person having a right of access and control authorizes use only to specific designated individuals and occasional guests. “Public use airport” means any airport, whether privately or publicly owned, which the owner or persons having a right of access and control invite, encourage, or allow flight operations by the public. Any airport that is not a private use airport is a public use airport. In order to further the public interest and aeronautical progress, provide for the protection and promotion of safety in aeronautics, contribute to the principle of effecting uniform regulations of aeronautics, and in order that those engaged in aeronautics of every character may so engage with the least possible restriction consistent with the safety and rights of others, these regulations have been adopted by the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation. (Reference: Transportation Article, §§5-102(a) and 5-208, Annotated Code of Maryland.) Licensed Airports. Except in emergency situations, a person may not conduct any aircraft operations at a licensed airport other than those in conformity with the airport traffic pattern, ground traffic rules, and noise abatement procedures developed by the airport manager. Public Property. Public Property: Commercial Operation. Aircraft may not be operated commercially from any public land or water owned or controlled by the State unless the landing area has been approved by the Administration. Public Land: Noncommercial Operation. State Land. Aircraft may not operate from any State land unless prior approval is obtained from the Administration. Other Public Land. Aircraft may not be operated from any public land, not owned or controlled by the State, unless prior approval is obtained from the political subdivision owning or controlling the land. Public Waters: Noncommercial Operation. Except as specifically restricted in this regulation, public waters controlled by the State are available for noncommercial seaplane use. Seaplanes may not take-off and land on the designated portions of the following bodies of water: Chester River — Rock Hall Harbor Queenstown Creek Winchester Creek. Deal (Herring Bay) — Rockhold Creek from the entrance Buoy Fl. R "2" to the headwaters. Choptank River — Knapp Narrows Buoy Fl. R "4" to Fl. R "6". Tred Avon River — Oxford Harbor. Wicomico River — From lighted beacon "57" at Harbor Point to head of the Wicomico River and tributaries thereof. Crisfield Harbor — From the entrance to the headwaters of Somers Cove. Patuxent River — Solomons Island Harbor from the entrance Buoy N "4" and all tributaries thereof. Potomac River — St. Patricks Creek (1.3 miles north of northern tip of St. Clements Island) from day-markers "3" and "4" to the headwaters, including tributaries thereof. Unless prior written permission is obtained from the Secretary of Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Power and Electric Co., seaplane operations may not be conducted on Deep Creek Lake in Garrett County. Seaplanes may not operate from bodies of water controlled by political subdivisions without the prior approval of the appropriate political subdivision. The following bodies of water are controlled by political subdivisions: Loch Raven Reservoir; Pretty Boy Reservoir; Liberty Reservoir; Triadelphia Reservoir; Rocky Gorge Reservoir; Rocky Gap Reservoir Cumberland; Savage River Reservoir Bloomington; Youghiogheny Lake — Selbyport/Friendsville Maryland/Pennsylvania. Public Safety. The Administration may not issue or renew an airport license or registration if operations conducted at the airport seriously impair public safety. License or Registration Required. A person may not operate an airport without an airport license or registration unless exempted by: The Transportation Article, §5-302(a), Annotated Code of Maryland; or Regulation .09, Airports: Specific Exemptions. A person may not operate a public-use airport without a public-use airport license. See Table I: Airport Standards. A person may not operate a private-use, commercial-use airport without a commercial-use airport license. See Table I: Airport Standards. A person may not operate a private-use, noncommercial-use airport Approval of Local Governing Body. A person may not operate an airport without land use approval from the local governing body if that body has an airport zoning ordinance. Approval of FAA. An airport may not be licensed or registered without airspace approval by the FAA. Depiction on Aeronautical Charts. Public use airports shall be shown on aeronautical charts and listed in airport directories. Private use airports may be shown on aeronautical charts and listed in airports' directories if they carry the notation “Private” or a symbol conveying the same meaning. Private use airports may be listed or shown only to provide information to aid aircraft in distress. Tampering with Airport Property. A person may not tamper with any airport property. Administration Testimony. The Administration, upon request by the local governing body, may provide, at its discretion, expert testimony as to the safety of any particular airport. Nothing in these regulations waives the rights granted by the Transportation Article, §5-211, Annotated Code of Maryland. Scope. This regulation prescribes minimum licensed airport safety standards. For requirements concerning the airport noise control program, see COMAR 11.03.03, Airport Noise Control Program. General. Airport Licensee Responsibility. The airport licensee is responsible for operating and maintaining the airport in compliance with State law. Appointment of Airport Manager. The airport licensee shall appoint an airport manager and notify the Administration of the appointment. License Display. The airport licensee shall prominently display the airport license at the airport or, if there are no buildings at the airport, at the office of the airport manager. Renewal. The airport license may be renewed annually. Transfer of License. An airport license may not be transferred either in its ownership or geographical location, unless the transfer is approved by the Administration. Liability Insurance. The owner of any aircraft based or hangared in this State may not operate or allow the operation of that aircraft without a liability insurance policy in force which covers the owner and the pilot for claims by passengers or other persons for injuries to them and their property which might arise out of the operation of the aircraft. The liability insurance policy shall provide coverage for a minimum of: $50,000 bodily injury per individual; $100,000 bodily injury per accident; and $50,000 property damage protection. Roster of Aircraft. All airports operated in this State shall maintain a roster of all aircraft based or hangared at that airport. The roster shall include, for each aircraft, the following: The “N” number, type, and model; The name and address of the owner or operator; The period of time which the aircraft has been hangared at the airport; The insurance policy or binder number; The name of the insurance company shown on the policy; and The name of the agent or broker. The above information shall be made available to the Administration at the annual on-site inspection to determine whether an airport is in compliance with the Transportation Article, §5-1002, Annotated Code of Maryland. Discrimination or Segregation. All services performed at every licensed airport shall be without discrimination or segregation as to race, creed, color, national origin, or sex. Waivers. Every waiver of an airport requirement shall be stated on the face of the airport license and every waiver granting a substantial deviation from these regulations shall be listed in the State airport directory. Existing Licensed Airports. The Administration shall waive any portion of these regulations for every existing airport licensed as of the effective date of these regulations if the application of the regulation would be an undue burden on the licensee and is not required in the interest of public safety. However, an airport seeking relicensing after a lapse of more than 30 days shall meet the requirements of these regulations. Airport Manager. Availability of Airport Manager. The airport manager, or his authorized representative, shall be at the airport, or shall post how he can be contacted, during all hours of operation. Marking Dangerous Areas. If, for any reason, a landing area becomes dangerous or unusable, the manager shall mark each danger area with appropriate markers or close the landing area with an “X” clearly visible from pattern altitude. Notice to Airmen. The manager shall file a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) with the FAA designating any change in airport conditions that may affect safety. Hazards and Zoning Changes. The manager shall advise the Administration of any proposed construction or zoning change near the airport that may affect safety or airport use. Local Procedures. The manager shall prominently display the airport traffic pattern, ground traffic rules, noise abatement procedures, and any special orders relating to the airport and its operation at a prominent location on the airport. Site Approval. Scope. Approval of a site by the Administration entitles the airport operator to an airport license upon completion of the airport, if all the requirements in the site approval and these regulations have been met. (Reference: Transportation Article, §5-303, Annotated Code of Maryland) Application. Any person desiring to establish a licensed airport may apply on a form provided by the Administration. Applications for site approvals shall include: Name, address, and telephone number of applicant; Proposed use of airport; Location of the site; Schematic drawing of the proposed airport layout with airport dimensions shown; Location of obstructions over 150 feet high within a 1-mile radius; Airport noise control program data as required by COMAR 11.03.03 (for public-use airports only). Temporary Commercial Use License. A temporary airport license for a period of not more than 30 days may be issued for commercial purposes if the designated landing area is inspected by the Administration and found to be safe for use by the type of aircraft and for the type of operation specified in the request for the temporary license. Minimum Standards: Public-Use Airport. Scope. Every licensed public use airport that is not specifically limited to the landing and taking off of a special category of aircraft shall meet or exceed these standards. General Items. Surface. The landing surface shall be smooth and free from hazards or obstructions. Obstruction-Free Approach Surface. An obstruction-free approach surface is an imaginary surface, established in relation to designated landing area, above which there are no obstructions to aerial navigation. The obstruction-free approach surface shall have a 20:1 slope with a 200-foot clear zone inner width and a 10:1 flare for each side. This standard obstruction-free approach surface is depicted in Diagram 1: Runway and Obstruction Free Approach Surface Configurations. Runway Visibility. The runway shall be in such condition that two airplanes at rest on the same runway are visible to each other except at airports where traffic control exists and is exercised. Lighting. If the airport is advertised as lighted for night operations, the lights shall be made available for use from dusk until dawn. Runway Marking. Nonpaved Runways. Markers shall be placed 200 feet apart outlining the length of landing surface on both sides. Thresholds shall be marked with at least four markers of a type approved by the Executive Director on each side of the landing area where the effective length commences. The threshold markers shall be 5 feet apart and placed on line 90 degrees to the runway heading. Paved Runways. Marking shall conform to current FAA standards. State Supplied Safety Equipment. The licensee shall install and operate any safety equipment, such as rotating beacons, wind cones, or other equipment supplied by the Administration. Compliance with National Standards. To promote uniform airport standards, every licensed airport with a runway over 3,200 feet long shall substantially comply with the airport design standards recommended in the “Airport Design FAA Advisory Circular 150/5300-13”, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(8). Deviations from these recommended standards shall be properly justified by the airport operator before a license will be issued by the Administration. FAA Certification Program. Airports fulfilling the requirements of the FAA airport certification program meet or exceed the minimum standards for a public-use airport. Minimum Standards: Commercial-Use Airport. Scope. Every licensed commercial-use airport that is not specifically limited to the landing and taking off of a special category of aircraft shall meet or exceed these standards. General Items. Surface. The landing area shall present a surface which may be used for the landing and take-off of aircraft without undue hazard. Obstruction-Free Approach Surface. The obstruction-free approach surface minimum standards for a commercial-use airport are the same as the public-use airport obstruction free approach surface minimum standards (see Diagram 1). Minimum Standards: Public-Use or Commercial-Use Seaplane Base. Scope. Every licensed airport specifically adapted for the landing and taking off of seaplanes shall meet or exceed these standards. Size. The body of water shall have a minimum effective length of at least mile and shall be of sufficient width and depth to permit the safe operation of aircraft on the surface. Boundary Markers. The area available for landing and take-off and for taxiing, when required in the interest of safety, shall be marked in a way approved by the Administration, or as may be required by the marine traffic regulations of the authority having jurisdiction. Hazards. Every hazard in the approach or landing area, including underwater obstructions, shall be marked in a way approved by the Administration. Wind Indicator. Every public-use seaplane base shall be equipped with a wind indicator which is clearly visible from pattern altitude. If night operations are conducted, the wind indicator shall be lighted. Minimum Facilities and Equipment. Every licensed seaplane base shall be equipped with, as a minimum: A dock ramp, or float, suitable for the loading of seaplanes; An immediately available life preserver of the ring or throw type with sufficient line attached; An immediately available boat and operable motor while student training flights are in progress. Minimum Standards: Public-Use or Commercial-Use Heliport. To promote uniform heliport standards, every licensed heliport shall substantially comply with the appropriate recommendations in the “Heliport Design FAA Advisory Circular 150/5390-2”, which is incorporated by reference at COMAR 11.03.01.01-1B(9). Minimum Standards: Public Use or Commercial-Use Airport (Nonconventional Aircraft). Every licensed airport specifically adapted for the landing and taking off of airships, balloons, gliders, STOL aircraft, or other nonconventional types of aircraft not specifically provided for in these regulations shall meet or exceed the minimum safety requirements the Administration will prescribe for each application. These minimum safety requirements will be prescribed in light of the special operating characteristics of the specific nonconventional aircraft, the location and condition of the airport, and any other circumstances that may affect public safety. Restrictions. The airport operations may not endanger lives or property on the ground. The airport operations may not interfere with other authorized use of the navigable airspace. If published manufacturer's specifications exist for the aircraft operating from the airport, the airport shall be of sufficient size to meet the specifications. Minimum Standards. The airport operator may not be required to exceed the minimum standards of a commercial-use airport for the same class of aircraft. Agricultural Airstrips (Agstrips). An agstrip is any designated landing area maintained solely for temporary or occasional use by aircraft engaged in aerial application of chemicals, fertilizers, or other substances to agricultural or forest lands. If an agstrip is in an area where operations do not endanger lives or property on the ground and do not interfere with other authorized use of navigable airspace, the agstrip need not be approved, licensed, or registered by the Administration. Responsibility for the agstrip rests solely with the user, who shall comply with the following: Use for any aeronautical purpose other than agricultural or forest aerial application is prohibited; Prior permission from the property owner shall be obtained; The strip shall be of sufficient size to accommodate the aircraft operating off the strip; Persons and property on the ground may not be endangered. Balloon and Glider Landing Areas. If a balloon or glider landing area is located where operations do not endanger lives or property on the ground and do not interfere with other authorized use of the navigable airspace, the landing area need not be approved, licensed, or registered by the Administration. Operations at the landing area shall be carried out in a prudent manner and with due regard for safety. Emergency Landing Areas. None of the airport standards prescribed by these regulations apply to aircraft operation in an emergency situation by public safety agencies, such as those with police and fire control responsibilities, or by a private or commercial operator when performing these functions under contract or control to a public safety agency, if a landing and take-off is necessary to protect life or property. These operations shall be carried out in a prudent manner and with due regard for safety. Administration Authority. Except for the provisions of Regulation .07B(6) which may not be waived, the Administration reserves the right to waive any portion of these regulations. However, a waiver shall be granted only after the Administration determines that the waiver is in the best interest of the aviation public and does not endanger public safety. Application Procedure. A person desiring a waiver of these regulations may contact: Director of Regional Aviation Assistance, Maryland Aviation Administration, Post Office Box 8766, Baltimore/Washington International Airport, Maryland 21240. Airport Site Approval. Certificates of site approval shall be issued without charge to persons qualifying for them (authority: Transportation Article, §5-303, Annotated Code of Maryland). Airport License. The original airport license fee is $25 and the annual license renewal fee is $10 (authority: Transportation Article, §§5-301(b) and (c), 5-304(a)—(e)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland). Airport Registration. If no aircraft, other than those owned by the airport operator, are based at the airport, there is no fee charged for initial registration or annual renewal. Otherwise, the initial registration fee is $10 and the annual registration renewal fee is $5 (authority: Transportation Article, §5-306, Annotated Code of Maryland). Inspections. An applicant for, or a holder of, an airport license, airport registration, or site approval shall offer full cooperation to any authorized representative of the Administration inspecting the airport or proposed airport site. The Administration is entitled to immediate access to the lands, buildings, equipment, and operating records of a licensed airport, registered airport, or approved site. Enforcement. Violations. Any person violating any of these regulations may be punished under the provisions of the Transportation Article, §§5-1101—5-1105, Annotated Code of Maryland, in addition to any other penalties provided by law. Order Closing Unapproved Facilities. The Administration may order the closing of any airport or landing field or order any air school, air beacon, or other air navigation facility to stop operating until the requirements of the Administration are met (authority: Transportation Article, §§5-210 and 5-304(e)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland). Injunctive Relief. The Administration may, in the name of the State, enforce these regulations and orders issued under them by injunction or other legal process in the courts of Maryland (authority: Transportation Article, §5-1103, Annotated Code of Maryland). Appeals. Any person adversely affected by these regulations or orders issued under them may appeal according to the procedures for review set forth in the Administrative Procedure Act. Reference: Transportation Article, §5-304(e)(1), Annotated Code of Maryland. The provisions of these regulations are severable, and the finding by any court that any provision is invalid does not affect the validity of the remaining portions. Transportation Article, §5-208, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: January 1, 1976 (2:28 Md. R. 1681) Chapter recodified from COMAR 11.03.15 to 11.03.04 Regulation .03 amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530) Regulation .05 amended effective October 19, 1979 (6:21 Md. R. 1709) Regulation .05 repealed effective March 20, 1981 (8:6 Md. R. 561) Regulation .06B amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530) Regulation .07B, D amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530) Regulation .07F, I amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .10A amended effective October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530) Regulation .10B amended effective October 19, 1979 (6:21 Md. R. 1709); October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530) Regulation .11 amended effective October 19, 1979 (6:21 Md. R. 1709); October 29, 1990 (17:21 Md. R. 2530) As used in these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise. Words not specifically defined that relate to aeronautical practices, processes, and equipment shall be construed according to their general usage in the aviation industry. Terms Defined. “Administration” means the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation, established pursuant to Transportation Article, §2-102(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. Repealed. “Airport” means a public use airport licensed by the Administration or owned or operated, or both, by a public entity of Maryland and used by fixed wing aircraft. “Airport obstruction zone” means all land within a 3 nautical mile radius of the established reference point of an airport. “Established airport elevation” means the highest point of an airport's usable runways measured in feet from mean sea level. “Established reference point” means the center of the longest runway existing or planned at the time of the initial adoption of an airport obstruction program, and if changed at a later date, means the center of the longest runway existing as a result of the change. “Hazard” means any object which affects the area available for landing, take-off, and maneuvering of aircraft, thus tending to impair or destroy the utility of an airport and present a potential danger to users of the airport and residents of the area. “Imaginary surfaces” means a series of planes or curved surfaces placed at various angles or arcs in relation to an airport's runways and based on a runway's classification and most precise available or planned aircraft approach path, more fully described in Regulation .04D of this chapter. “Nautical mile” means a distance of 6,076 consecutive linear feet. “Non-conforming use” means any preexisting object or use of land which is inconsistent with the provisions of the airport's obstruction standards described in Regulation .04 of this chapter. “Non-precision instrument approach” means an instrument approach procedure using air navigation facilities with horizontal guidance only. “Object” means tangible personal property or real property, including vegetation and terrain features. “Obstruction” means an object that penetrates any imaginary surface taking precedence as defined in these regulations. “Personalty” means any personal property. “Precision instrument approach” means an instrument approach procedure using an instrument landing system or a precision approach radar system which provides horizontal and vertical guidance for landing on a runway. “Public-use airport” means any airport, whether publicly or privately owned, at which the owner or persons having a right of access and control invite, encourage, or allow flight operations by the public without the need for prior permission. “Runway” means any existing or planned hard surface or turf covered area of an airport which is specifically designated and used or planned to be used for takeoff or landing of aircraft. “Slope” means an incline from the horizontal expressed in an arithmetic ratio or horizontal distance to vertical distance. “Statute mile” means a distance of 5,280 consecutive linear feet. “Substantial alteration” means any change in an object which results in a modification of the dimensions of that object. “Utility runway” means a runway constructed for or intended to be used by propeller-driven aircraft of 12,500 pounds or less (maximum gross weight). “Visual runway” means a runway intended solely for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures, as indicated on an airport layout plan (ALP). For example: These regulations govern the erection and maintenance of any obstruction to air navigation that: Interferes with the public right of freedom of transit in air commerce; Endangers the lives and property of those using the air space for transportation; or Endangers the lives and property of the occupants of land in this State. (Reference: Transportation Article, §§5-701 and 5-702, Annotated Code of Maryland) Except as permitted by Regulation .06 of this chapter, a person may not build any structure, permit any structure to be built, maintain any personalty, or permit any object to grow to a height that, in violation of any regulation adopted in this chapter, constitutes a hazard to air navigation at or near any airport. As to any vegetation, a person may not: Plant, replant, or allow any vegetation to grow to such a height as to be an airport hazard; or Allow any vegetation that is an existing airport hazard to grow any higher. An obstruction is a hazard to air navigation if it: Is greater than 200 feet above ground level and within 3 nautical miles of the established reference point of any public-use airport licensed by the Administration; or Penetrates any imaginary surface specified in this regulation as applied to any airport. For the purpose of this chapter, airport runways are classified Imaginary Surfaces. Imaginary surfaces are various planes or curved surfaces constructed at specified angles or arcs in relation to an airport runway. They shall be determined separately for each airport and for each runway at that airport, depending on the classification of the runway and the most precise type of aircraft instrument approach available or planned for the runway. Because of the interrelationship of the imaginary surfaces, they shall be determined in the following sequence: Primary surface; Horizontal surface; Conical surface; Approach surface; and Transitional surface. When two surfaces overlap, the following apply: The primary surface takes precedence over any other surface; The approach surface takes precedence over the horizontal and conical surfaces to the extent the approach surface imposes a lower height limitation; and The transitional surface takes precedence over the horizontal surface. Each imaginary surface shall be determined in the following manner: Primary Surface. The primary surface shall be longitudinally centered on the runway, at the runway elevation, and extend 200 feet beyond each end of the runway when the runway has a specifically prepared hard surface. In the absence of a hard surface, the ends of the primary surface shall coincide with the ends of the runway. The width of the primary surface shall be: The width of the primary surface shall be that width prescribed in this subsection for the most precise approach existing or planned for either end of the runway. Horizontal Surface. The horizontal surface is a horizontal plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation, the perimeter of which is determined by arcs of specified radius centered at each end of the primary surface connected by lines tangent to those arcs. The perimeter of the horizontal surface shall be determined by the following radii: When a 5,000-foot arc is encompassed by tangents connecting two adjacent 10,000-foot arcs, the 5,000-foot arc shall be disregarded in the construction of the perimeter of the horizontal surface. Conical Surface. The conical surface for all runway classifications extends outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of 20:1 for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet. Approach Surface. The approach surface is longitudinally centered on the extended runway centerline and extends outward and upward from each end of the primary surface. The approach surfaces pass through and take precedence over the horizontal and conical surfaces. The length, width, and slope angle of the approach surface is specified in Table 2 for each runway classification. The approach surface is applied to each end of each runway at an airport based upon the type of approach available or planned for that runway end. Transitional Surface. The transitional surface extends outward and upward at right angles to the runway centerline and the runway centerline extended, at a slope of 7 to 1 from the sides of the primary surface and from the sides of the approach surfaces, to an elevation of 150 feet above the established airport elevation. For those portions of a precision approach surface that extend through the conical surface, the transitional surface extends at right angles to the runway centerline extended for a horizontal distance of 5,000 feet, measured from the edge of the approach surface. To provide clearance for mobile objects operating on traverse ways on or near a public-use airport that does not have an operative ground traffic control service coordinated with the air traffic control service, the actual height of the traverse way shall be adjusted upwards by the following amounts: A person who proposes any of the following acts of construction, alteration, or placement of personalty, shall give written notice to the Administration at least 30 days before the start of construction, alteration, or placement. The notice shall be delivered or mailed to the Maryland Aviation Administration, Third Floor, Terminal Building, Box 8766, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Maryland 21240. The acts include the following: Any construction or alteration of more than 200 feet above the ground level, or the placement of any personalty at this height, at any site within a 3 nautical mile radius of the center of the longest runway existing at any public-use airport licensed by the Administration; Any construction, alteration, or placement of personalty, at greater height than an imaginary surface extending outward and upward at one of the following slopes: 100 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 20,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of any airport with at least one runway more than 3,200 feet in actual length, or 50 to 1 for a horizontal distance of 10,000 feet from the nearest point of the nearest runway of any airport with its longest runway no more than 3,200 feet in actual length. Notice of the proposed construction, alteration, or placement can be given to the Administration by providing a copy of the completed FAA Form 7460-1 required by Part 77 of the Federal Air Regulations, delivered or mailed as specified in §A, above. Power of Political Subdivisions. Except as to the land area subject to jurisdiction of the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals, as established under the Transportation Article, Title 5, Subtitle 5, a political subdivision or a joint board established under the Transportation Article, Title 5, Subtitle 6, may grant a variance to any regulation adopted in this chapter if the variance does not endanger the public health, safety, and welfare. Unless the legislative body of the political subdivision or the joint board provides otherwise, a person who desires a variance may apply for it in accordance with the local procedure for requesting a variance to the comprehensive zoning regulations of the political subdivision. If an application for a variance is made, the political subdivision or joint board shall notify the Administration of the application at least 30 days before any hearing is held on it. The notice shall be delivered or mailed to Maryland Aviation Administration, Third Floor, Terminal Building, Box 8766, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Maryland 21240. The Administration, political subdivision, or joint board may require the owner of any structure or other object that is deemed a hazard to air navigation by the standards contained in this chapter to install, operate, and maintain at the owner's expense the markers and lights necessary to indicate to aircraft the presence of an obstruction. If there is a conflict between any regulation adopted under this chapter and any other federal, State, or local regulation applicable to the same subject, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern. This chapter does not require any change in the height or location of any man-made structure in existence or under construction before the effective date of this chapter. The Administration or appropriate local authorities, or both, may institute judicial action to restrain, prevent, correct, or abate any actions taken by persons in violation of these regulations. The Administration reserves the right to waive any portion of these regulations. A person violating these regulations is guilty of a misdemeanor, and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500 or imprisonment not exceeding 90 days, pursuant to the Transportation Article, §5-1105, Annotated Code of Maryland. A person violating the airport obstruction regulations of any political subdivision is subject to such fine or imprisonment, or both, as provided for by the political subdivision. If a penalty is not specified, then the penalties of §A of this regulation shall apply. Transportation Article, §§5-204(d), 5-208, and 5-702, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: COMAR 11.03.05 Registration of Aircraft adopted effective December 29, 1978 (5:26 Md. R. 1927); repealed effective March 20, 1981 (8:6 Md. R. 561) COMAR 11.03.05 Obstructions to Air Navigation adopted effective July 1, 1985 (12:13 Md. R. 1280) Regulation .01B amended effective December 15, 1986 (13:25 Md. R. 2662); November 13, 1989 (16:22 Md. R. 2365); October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .05A amended effective November 13, 1989 (16:22 Md. R. 2365); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .06C amended effective November 13, 1989 (16:22 Md. R. 2365); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .07B amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .10 amended effective December 15, 1986 (13:25 Md. R. 2662) As used in these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated unless the context requires otherwise. Words not specifically defined that relate to aeronautical practices, processes, and equipment shall be construed according to their general usage in the aviation industry. Terms Defined. “Administration” means the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation, established pursuant to the Transportation Article, §2-102(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Airport” or “airports” means those airports owned by the State of Maryland. “Board” means the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals within the Maryland Department of Transportation. “Substantially alter” means any significant change, and includes reconstruction, rebuilding, replacement, major repair, or change in use. These regulations have been adopted by the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation to protect the aerial approaches of airports owned by the State. In adopting the regulations, the Administration has considered the following to the extent that they affect or promote the public health, safety, order, or security: The character of the flying operations conducted or expected to be conducted at the airports; The surrounding terrain; The height of existing structures, personalty, and vegetation in the vicinity; The feasibility of lowering or removing existing structures, personalty, and vegetation in the vicinity; The advice, recommendations, and opinion of the federal agency charged with fostering civil aeronautics as to the aerial approaches necessary for safe flying operations at the airports; The risks associated with aerial traffic at the airports; The type, size, weight, and load capacity of aircraft that use or might use the airports; The weather conditions generally prevailing in the vicinity; The size and layout of the landing area of the airports; and The present and future needs of the inhabitants of this State with reference to the use of the airports for public transportation. 14 CFR 77 is incorporated by reference. Size and Location of Districts. The airport zoning districts shall consist of the following areas for: Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport—the land area delineated by and contained within a circle, the radius of which is 4 miles from a point with Maryland grid coordinates of E 893,909.99—N 490,279.30; and Martin State Airport—delineated by and contained within a circle, the radius of which is 3.3 miles from a point with Maryland grid coordinates of E 1,478,185.03—N 604,718.69. Boundaries of Districts. Generally. The boundaries of each airport zoning district established by this chapter shall be shown on an airport zoning map filed in the land records of the county where the airport is located. A copy of the map shall be kept at all times in the office of the Administration and shall be open to public inspection during regular business hours. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. A map for Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport depicting the district established in §A(1) of this regulation shall be filed by the Administration in the land records offices of Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, and Howard County. Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, a structure or personalty may not be erected, altered, or maintained, and vegetation may not be allowed to grow or be maintained, in any airport zoning district at a height greater than the height limit established by 14 CFR 77. Except as permitted by Regulations .07 and .08 of this chapter, a person may not, within any airport zoning district created by this chapter: Build any structure, permit any structure to be built, or maintain any personalty to a height that would be a hazard to air navigation under the standards stated in COMAR 11.03.05.04; Substantially alter any existing structure or change the use of land; Permit any use of land that is prohibited by Regulation .06 of this chapter; As to any vegetation: Plant, replant, or allow any vegetation to grow to such a height as to be an airport hazard, or Allow any vegetation that is an existing airport hazard to grow any higher; Within the airport zoning district for Baltimore/Washington International Airport: Establish or construct any new structure; Make any new use of any existing structure or land; or Erect, use, or permit to be used a crane or other construction equipment higher than 10 feet above ground level; Build any structure, locate any personalty, or conduct any activity that would result in a frequent or significant congregation of people in any designated runway protection zone. Except as provided by Regulations .07 and .08 of this chapter, a person may not use any land located within any airport zoning district created by this chapter for any: Transformer station or high-tower transmission line; Manufacturing establishment or other use that produces smoke that would interfere with the safe use of the airport or impair visibility in the vicinity of the airport; Rifle or other firing range, ultralight flight park, or private landing field that would interfere with the health, safety, or general welfare of the public in the use of the airport; Plant, business, or activity of any kind that emits smoke, gases, or odors that would interfere with the health, safety, or general welfare of the public in the use of the airport; Business, structure, personalty, or activity of any kind that may be detrimental to the health, safety, or general welfare of the public in the use of the airport, or may result in a hazard to the health, safety, or welfare of the public as a result of operation of the airport; or Use that would: Create electrical interference with radio communications between the airport, aircraft, air navigation equipment or other facilities, Make it difficult for airmen to distinguish between airport lights and other lights, or cause glare in the eyes of airmen using the airport, or Otherwise endanger the landing, taking off, or maneuvering of aircraft. Permit Required. Unless a person has an appropriate permit issued by the Administration, the person may not, in any airport zoning district established by this chapter, undertake or allow any construction, maintain any personalty, or conduct any activity prohibited by Regulation .05 or .06 of this chapter, except as set forth in §B of this regulation. Exemptions. The Administration may not require a permit for a repair or addition to an existing legal structure or its appurtenances or for a crane or other equipment used in the repair or addition, if the repair, addition, crane, or other equipment does not increase or exceed the existing structure's maximum height above mean sea level. A repair or an addition includes: Construction of a: Garage, shed, or outbuilding, Patio or patio cover, porch, carport enclosure, or deck, Pier, bulkhead, or mooring pile, Dormer, replacement window, or ridge vent, Retaining wall, and Swimming pool or hot tub and enclosure; Installation of exterior siding; Partitioning or improvement to the interior of a structure; Construction, excavation, or enlargement of a basement under an existing structure; and Demolition of existing structure. Application for Permit. The owner of the land or structure shall obtain a permit from the Administration before any: Work that requires a permit under this chapter is started; Growth of vegetation that requires a permit under this chapter is allowed; and Placement of personalty that requires a permit under this chapter. The application for a permit shall be accompanied by the plats, drawings, and other information necessary to enable the Administration to determine if the proposed work, project, or personalty placement will comply with each applicable airport zoning regulation. Issuance of Permits. The Administration: May not issue a permit unless each airport zoning regulation applicable to the airport zoning district in which the land or structure is located has been complied with fully; Shall issue a permit as a matter of right for the replacement or alteration of a nonconforming use or structure, except that the Administration may not issue any permit that will allow a structure, tree, or other vegetation to be higher than, or to be a greater hazard to air navigation than it was when the applicable airport zoning regulation was adopted. Conditions on Permit. The Administration may condition any permit so as to require the owner of the land or structure to which the permit applies to install, operate, and maintain at the owner's expense the markers and lights necessary to indicate to aircraft the presence of an airport hazard. Disapproval of Application for Permit. If the Administration disapproves an application for a permit: The Administration shall notify the applicant in writing of its reasons for the disapproval; and If the Board of Airport Zoning Appeals is authorized to grant a variance from the applicable regulation, the applicant shall be so advised. Zoning Permit Prerequisite to Local Permit. A local agency may not issue a use permit or a permit for construction, reconstruction, extension, repair, or alteration within an airport zoning district for which an airport zoning permit is required until the applicant has been issued an airport zoning permit by the Administration. A person denied a permit under Regulation .07 of this chapter who desires to use his property in a manner prohibited by an airport zoning regulation contained in this chapter may apply to the Board for a variance from the regulation. An airport zoning regulation contained in this chapter may not: Require the removal or alteration of any structure that, as it existed when the regulation was adopted, did not conform to the regulation; or Otherwise interfere with the continuance of any nonconforming use. If there is any conflict between any airport zoning regulation adopted under this chapter and any other regulation applicable to the same area, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern. If a person violates any provision of this chapter, the Administration, in addition to any other lawful remedy, may institute an appropriate judicial action to prevent, restrain, correct, or abate the unlawful action or condition. A person who violates any provision of this chapter is guilty of a misdemeanor and on conviction is subject to a fine of not more than $500 for each day or part of a day that the violation continues, pursuant to Transportation Article, §5-511, Annotated Code of Maryland. Transportation Article, §§5-204, 5-208, 5-502, 5-504, 5-505, and 5-702, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: July 1, 1985 (12:13 Md. R. 1280) Regulation .02-1 adopted effective January 14, 1999 (26:1 Md. R. 24) Regulation .03 amended effective January 14, 1999 (26:1 Md. R. 24); January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .03C amended effective September 3, 1990 (17:17 Md. R. 2082) Regulation .04 amended effective January 14, 1999 (26:1 Md. R. 24) Regulation .04C amended effective September 3, 1990 (17:17 Md. R. 2082) Regulation .05E amended effective April 3, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 643) Regulation .05F amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 22) Regulation .07 amended effective April 3, 2000 (27:6 Md. R. 643) Effective date: January 12, 1987 (14:1 Md. R. 32) Regulations .01, .02, and .04 amended effective December 11, 1989 (16:24 Md. R. 2620) Chapter repealed effective November 19, 2018 (45:23 Md. R. 1070) An effective air transportation system is essential to the continued economic health of the State of Maryland and is crucial to the success of any efforts to attract new industry and commerce. The key element of an effective air transportation system is sufficient, strategically placed airports that provide safe entry into, and exit from, the airspace above Maryland for the scheduled air carriers, the operators of corporate and privately registered aircraft within the State, and transient aircraft traversing the State for business and recreational purposes. The predominant portion of airports upon which the State relies to accommodate the needs of the general public are privately owned and ineligible for federal assistance in the form of tax support grant programs. The Administration is empowered by law to make grants and loans for equipment, improvements, and the rehabilitation of facilities at those airports serving the public and that are deemed to be essential to the air transportation system of the State. The Administration may provide grants and loans for the acquisition of land and the improvement or rehabilitation of airport facilities at those privately owned airports open to the general public, provided the: Governing body of the county in which the airport is located has granted exemption to the airport owner from county property taxes as authorized by the Tax-Property Article, §8-302, Annotated Code of Maryland; and Airport has been found to be essential in meeting the needs of the public and is included in the Maryland Aviation System Plan developed by the Maryland Department of Transportation. Project grants and loans shall be made as reimbursement for a fixed percentage of eligible project costs, not in excess of that stated in Regulation .03. The award of project grants and loans shall be made subject to the following conditions: Availability of State funds; A written determination by the Administration that the proposed project is prudent, cost effective, timely, and in conformance with acceptable airport design standards; Assurances are obtained from the airport owner and any successive owner or owners that the airport will remain available to serve the public for a period of time commensurate with the useful life of the improvements obtained with the funds; If the airport closes for public use, the airport owner shall be required to reimburse the Administration for the unamortized portion of the funds, as determined by the Administration; The unamortized remaining balance of grants and loans may be secured by the use of recorded liens or bonds and shall be paid to the Administration if the airport closes for public use; A determination by the Administration that the airport owner has sufficient funds to finance, on a timely basis, that portion of the project costs not provided by the State. Subject to the conditions outlined in Regulation .02, the Administration shall provide grants and loans not in excess of the percentages stated in Regulation .05 for approved projects. Grants or loans for any project other than those stated in §A of this regulation shall be at the sole discretion of the Administration and at a combined total not in excess of 90 percent. The Administration shall provide detailed guidelines on the operation of the Maryland Assistance to Private Airports (MAPA) Program. The Administration shall provide procedures for obtaining project grants and loans. These procedures shall contain detailed application, processing, and accountability requirements to be followed by each participating private airport. The following table reflects State aid for development of public-use airports: Available Loans Type of Improvement Available Grant Grant Guaranty Percentage Payback Period (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Airfield lighting 90% 10 years 90% 10 years Fueling facilities — — 100% 10 years Hangars — — 100% 10 years Land acquisition: Easements and in-fee operating equipment: 90% 20 years 90% 20 years Fire, snow removal, mowing, etc. 90% 10 years 90% 10 years Pavement: New 90% 15 years 90% 15 years Overlays 90% 10 years 90% 10 years Interest on loans provided by DOT will be 1 percent above the prime commercial rate at the time loan agreement is executed. Loan and grant obligation of the airport owner may be secured by a lien or mortgage on the improvement or existing property. Transportation Article, §§5-204, 5-208, and 5-421, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: December 26, 1988 (15:26 Md. R. 2984) Regulation .02C amended effective February 4, 1991 (18:2 Md. R. 150) Regulation .03 amended effective December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2129) Regulation .05 amended effective February 4, 1991 (18:2 Md. R. 150); December 10, 2001 (28:24 Md. R. 2129) The purpose of these regulations is to establish: Qualifications for employees designated under Transportation Article, §5-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland, including prerequisites of character, training, experience, and education; and Standards for the performance of the duties assigned to employees designated under Transportation Article, §5-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated. Terms Defined. “Administration” means the Maryland Aviation Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation, established pursuant to Transportation Article, §2-102(b)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. “Airport” means Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport or Martin State Airport, owned by the State and operated by the Administration. “Motor vehicle” means a device in, upon, or by which a person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon land, except: A device moved by human or animal power; and Aircraft and devices moved exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks. “Traffic” means pedestrians and vehicles, singly or together, using any airport area. “Traffic control officer” means an Administration employee authorized to issue a citation under these regulations and Transportation Article, §5-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. Character. A traffic control officer shall successfully pass a preemployment background investigation and may not have been convicted of a felony. A traffic control officer who fails to maintain a good character shall be relieved immediately of the authority to issue citations under these regulations and Transportation Article, §5-212.1, Annotated Code of Maryland. Experience and Education. A traffic control officer shall: Have a minimum of 1 year of experience as a security officer or in a closely related field; and Possess a high school diploma or a State equivalence certificate. Training. An individual designated as a traffic control officer shall be trained in: All provisions of COMAR 11.03.01 and 11.03.02 relating to traffic control and traffic regulations; The preparation of citations; The areas of customer service, conflict resolution, Airport operations, and organization; and Courtroom procedures, including courtroom demeanor and case presentation. The training shall consist of a minimum of 12 hours covering the subject areas in §C(1) of this regulation. A traffic control officer shall: Act in a manner to bring credit both to the position of traffic control officer and the Administration; Act in a reasonable manner so as to avoid any confrontation which may lead to personal injury or embarrassment to the Administration; Keep abreast of changes to aspects of the law, regulations, and policies which impact on the traffic control officer's duties; Strictly adhere to and enforce the Airport's security plan; Assist law enforcement officers when requested in security matters so as to ensure the safety of the public, employees, and airport property; Safeguard, maintain, and clean all equipment, uniforms, and accessories which are issued; Be considered in a sensitive classification and be subject to the substance abuse policy of the Administration; and Observe all State laws and personnel policies and regulations applicable to Administration employees. Transportation Article, §§5-212.1 and 5-426, Annotated Code of Maryland Effective date: December 21, 1992 (19:25 Md. R. 2206) Regulation .02 amended effective October 16, 2000 (27:20 Md. R. 1840) Regulation .02B amended effective January 12, 2009 (36:1 Md. R. 23)