# COMAR Title 15 — Maryland Department of Agriculture

## Subtitle 20 — Soil and Water Conservation

### Chapter 13 — Food Processing Residuals Utilization Program

#### Regulation .19 Storage Facility — Modifications, Material Alterations, or Extensions.

*COMAR 15.20.13.19*

A. The Department may modify a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit to include a new condition as may be required by a new law or regulation, to clarify permit conditions, or for other good cause.

B. The Department may modify a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit or materially alter or extend a structure for storing food processing residuals upon request by the permittee if the following conditions are met:

  (1) The permittee submits to the Department a completed Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit application on a form provided by the Department, and all other required information and forms as determined by the Department, with the application including a description of the proposed modification, material alteration or extension, and an explanation as to why it is needed;

  (2) The permittee shall pay the Department a nonrefundable fee in in the amount of $50; and

  (3) The Department determines that the proposed modification, material alteration, or extension:

    (a) Is in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter;

    (b) Meets the NRCS Waste Storage Facility No. 313 Conservation Practice Standard or an equivalent standard determined by a professional engineer; and

    (c) Will not cause an undue risk to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare; and

  (4) The permittee has obtained any necessary county approval or permits for the proposed change.

C. The Department may deny an application to modify a Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit or materially alter or extend a storage facility if the permittee is not in compliance with the applicable requirements of this chapter or any of the terms or conditions of the Food Processing Residuals Utilization Permit or for other good cause as determined by the Department.