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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 26.04.06.01" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="06" heading="Purpose and Scope.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of this chapter is to establish requirements and control measures for the utilization of sewage sludge.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>These regulations specifically apply to all persons engaged in the following utilization activities of sewage sludge, or any product containing this material, which is either generated or utilized in the State of Maryland:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Treatment facility, Regulations .12—.16 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Composting facility, Regulations .17—.21 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Transportation, Regulations .22—.26 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Storage facility, Regulations .27—.31 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Distribution facility, Regulations .32—.36 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Agricultural land, Regulations .37—.41 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Marginal land, Regulations .42—.46 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Energy generation or incineration, Regulations .47—.51 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>Marketing, Regulations .52—.55 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Research project, Regulations .56—.60 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>Innovative project, Regulations .61—.65 of this chapter; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Disposal or alternative utilization at municipal landfill, Regulations .66—.70 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>A person may not engage in sewage sludge utilization in a manner which will likely:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Cause an undue risk to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare as may be determined by the Department;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Create a nuisance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Be conducive to insect and rodent infestation or the attracting or harboring of animals or vectors;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Pollute the air;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Allow the physical transportation of sewage sludge outside the permitted site by any means; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Cause a discharge of constituents to waters of this State unless otherwise permitted by the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>