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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".74" citation="COMAR 26.04.06.74" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="06" heading="Suspension, Revocation, or Modification by the Department.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>After written notification and an opportunity to request a hearing by the Department, the Department may suspend, revoke, or modify a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit if the Department finds that:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>False or inaccurate information was contained in:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Application;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The information and forms required as part of the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Application; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Information required as part of the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>As part of a regulated activity by a permittee, there is or has been a violation of:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Applicable requirements of this chapter; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Any conditions in the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Substantial deviation from approved plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred as determined by the Department;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The Department, an authorized representative of the Department, or the local health official has been refused entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting or sampling to ensure compliance with the terms and conditions of the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Conditions exist which are causing or may cause an undue risk to the environment or public health, safety, or welfare as may be determined by the Department;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>The permittee has been negligent or incompetent in the utilization of sewage sludge;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>The sewage sludge generator fee as required in Regulation .08 of this chapter has not been paid; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Any other good cause exists for suspending, revoking, or modifying the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Immediate Suspension or Revocation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter or the terms and conditions of the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit, the Department may immediately suspend or revoke a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit if the Department determines there is an immediate and substantial threat to the environment, public health, safety, or welfare.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The Department shall deliver written notice of an immediate suspension or revocation of a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit to the permittee which does the following:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Informs the permittee of the emergency suspension or revocation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Cites the regulation or regulations with which the permittee has failed to comply that is the basis for the emergency suspension or revocation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Specifies the corrective action to be taken by the permittee and the time period within which the action shall be taken; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Notifies the permittee of the right to request a hearing.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The filing of a hearing request does not stay the revocation or suspension.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An opportunity shall be provided for a hearing if the permittee files a written request with the Department within 10 calendar days of receipt of the notice of suspension, revocation, or modification of a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>A hearing provided for in this regulation shall be conducted by the Department at a designated time and place in accordance with the provisions of State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Actions taken in accordance with this regulation do not preclude the Department from taking other administrative, civil, or criminal action for violations of State law, regulations, or terms or conditions of a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>If the Department suspend or revokes a Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit, the Department shall send notice of the suspension or revocation to the local health official and the local soil conservation district in the county in which the Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit is issued by the Department.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>