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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" citation="COMAR 15.20.13.12" title_num="15" subtitle_num="20" chapter_num="13" heading="Transportation — Permit Application Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An applicant for a Food Processing Residuals Permit shall submit to the Department a permit application for each site in Maryland where food processing residuals is to be transported. The applicant shall submit to the Department two completed copies of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit Application on a form provided by the Department. The applicant shall also submit a performance bond, liability insurance, or other form of security required under the provisions of Regulation .09 of this chapter. The application shall include the following completed information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A description of the source, type, and quantity of food processing residuals to be transported, including any previous treatment the food processing residuals has received, such as anaerobic digestion, aerobic digestion, lime stabilization, composting, or dewatering;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A detailed operation plan that includes, when applicable:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A spill or leak clean-up plan describing the procedures for managing and reporting a food processing residuals spill or leak;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Procedures for record keeping and reporting of the food processing residuals to be transported;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Types of equipment to be used for collection, management, washdown, and other operations; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Contingency or emergency plans to manage equipment breakdown, spills, and other emergency events;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The destination and a detailed description of the final utilization of the food processing residuals at the destination; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Other information that may be requested by the Department.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Permit Application Fees. The applicant shall pay the Department a nonrefundable Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit Application fee in accordance with the following schedule:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For a new permit application, $50; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For a renewal permit application, $50.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>