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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" citation="COMAR 26.04.09.05" title_num="26" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="09" heading="Application for Individual Permits.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Requirements for Application.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An applicant for a natural wood waste recycling facility shall submit a permit application to the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The application shall include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A description of the project for which approval is requested, including how the requirements in Regulation .07 of this chapter shall be met;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A description of all other applicable permits required under local, State, or federal statutes;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A marketing plan and strategy for the product or products produced at the facility; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Copies of plans and engineering reports as described in §B of this regulation.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If there is any reason for summary disapproval of the proposed project, the Department shall notify the applicant in writing and advise the applicant of the proper appeal procedures.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The applicant shall submit 11 complete sets of the application to the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Plans and Specifications.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The applicant shall submit plans and engineering reports covering the proposed project to the Department as part of the application.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The information contained in these plans and reports shall include:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A map showing the specific location and land use within 1/2 mile of the boundaries of the proposed facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Drawings of on-site buildings and other facility structures showing type of construction, layout, and dimensions;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A topographic map of the site that identifies slopes greater than 25 percent, floodplains, wetlands, and aquifer recharge areas;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Drawings showing unloading, product storage, equipment storage, and processing areas;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>A site plan designating the property boundaries, existing and proposed facility structures, and roads;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A descriptive statement of processes and technology to be used;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>A description of the following:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Major items of equipment including manufacturer, type, model, capacity, and number of units,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Types and anticipated quantities of natural wood waste to be accepted and processed daily,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Types of natural wood waste that are not accepted,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Means by which quantities of materials entering, processed, and leaving the facility are determined,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Geographic areas to be served by the facility,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Measures that shall be taken to prevent or control ground or surface water pollution, explosions, odors, noise, dust, litter, vectors, and other nuisances,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>Methods of controlling runoff from unloading, storage, and processing areas,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(viii)">
          <text>A description of soil types and depth,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ix)">
          <text>Employee safety and sanitary facilities including the location of on-site sewage disposal and water supply systems,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(x)">
          <text>Number and types of employees, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(xi)">
          <text>Hours of operation;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>An operations and maintenance manual which identifies the operation in detail, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Periodic cleaning and maintenance,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The methods for handling unacceptable wastes delivered to the processing facility, including how they shall be identified, segregated, and handled before final disposal,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Employee safety training requirements,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Procedures for recording and reporting incidents of noncompliance with this chapter,</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Methods used to prevent mud, soil, and debris from the facility from entering public roadways, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>Other contingency plans;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>An erosion and sediment control plan that meets the requirements of COMAR 26.09.01 and has been approved by the local soil conservation district or appropriate approving authority;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>A grading permit as required by the local jurisdiction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>A description of site security and access control;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>An approved and bonded stormwater management plan as required by the local jurisdiction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>An emergency preparedness manual.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Term of License. A natural wood waste recycling facility license shall be issued for a term of 5 years.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>