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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.10.13.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="10" chapter_num="13" heading="Permit Application Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an OCS facility shall obtain an Individual Oil Operations Permit in accordance with the requirements of this regulation and COMAR 26.10.01.09 and .11.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A person applying for an Individual Oil Operations Permit to operate an OCS facility shall include on forms provided by the Department all of the following information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A general description of the proposed OCS facility, including a description of the treatment process, anticipated production volume, and OCS acceptance procedures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The name, physical address, and mailing address of the owner of the proposed OCS facility;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>If different than the owner specified in §B(2) of this regulation, the name, physical address, and mailing address of the owner of the property on which the OCS facility will be located;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The size of property on which the OCS facility will be located;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The name, physical address, and mailing address of each adjoining property owner; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>One copy of each of the following documents:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A map that delineates the property and the surrounding ¼ mile area, identifying:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The location of all potable wells, wetlands, floodplains, special flood hazard areas, and intermittent and other surface waters; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Each property owner identified in §B(5) of this regulation;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A to-scale diagram of the OCS facility that depicts the:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Treatment and storage areas for OCS and post-treatment soil;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Storm drains and stormwater retention ponds located at the facility;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Roads located within the property boundaries of the OCS facility; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Existing and proposed structures;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>A description of the following features and utilities at the facility:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Vehicle weighing facilities;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Both wired and wireless communications equipment, including telephones and radios;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Maintenance facilities;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Equipment storage facilities;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>The location of the OCS facility site supply well, if one is present; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>The location of the sewerage system;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A description of the proposed soil types and sources of OCS to be accepted and rejected by the OCS facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>A description of how the OCS facility will control dust, petroleum vapors, and odors;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>A description of the manner in which OCS and post-treatment soil will be stored at the facility to prevent the contamination of waters of the State while maintaining compliance with the storage requirements of Regulation .07 of this chapter;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>The name, physical address, and mailing address of the laboratory to be used to test OCS and post-treatment soil samples, and a description of the sampling and analytical protocols to be used for testing OCS and post-treatment soil;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>The maximum and anticipated average quantity of:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>OCS to be accepted or stored at the OCS facility at any one time; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Post-treatment soil to be stored at the OCS facility at any one time;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>The proposed method of controlling unauthorized access to the OCS facility;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>The proposed operating procedures, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Hours and days of operation;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The type and number of pieces of equipment to be used;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The number of employees and description of individual employee duties;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>The provisions for fire prevention and control;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>The provisions for wet weather operations;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>The methods for controlling stormwater run-off from the OCS facility and stormwater run-on onto the OCS facility from adjoining areas; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vii)">
          <text>The erosion and sediment control provisions approved by the appropriate approving authority;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>An operations manual that includes:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Standard operating procedures for the OCS facility;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>OCS acceptance procedures;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Sample collection, storage, and analytical procedures;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>The names and duties of key personnel;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Facility maintenance procedures; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>A quality assurance/quality control plan to ensure OCS is properly treated and post-treatment soil meets the requirements of Regulation .10 of this chapter;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>Except for an application for a mobile treatment OCS facility, a closure plan for the proposed OCS facility that includes, at a minimum:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The location and installation details of monitoring wells that will allow for the determination of groundwater flow and that are placed in areas that are most likely to detect a spill, release, or discharge from the OCS facility;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Procedures for the removal of all OCS from the OCS facility;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Procedures for the removal of post-treatment soil from the OCS facility; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Procedures, schedules, and methods for monitoring the waters of the State at the OCS facility for five years after the closure of the facility;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>For an application for a mobile treatment OCS facility, a closure plan for the proposed mobile treatment OCS facility that includes, at a minimum:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Procedures for the removal of all OCS not treated by the mobile treatment OCS facility on-site, and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Procedures for the removal of post-treatment soil stored on-site; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(n)">
        <text>Written consent from the owner of the property on which the proposed OCS facility is to be located, as identified in §B(3) of this regulation, stating the proposed OCS facility may be located and operated on the property.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Upon review of an application completed in accordance with this regulation, the Department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Notify the applicant in writing that the application is not complete and additional information is required to determine whether the proposed OCS facility is consistent with all applicable requirements of this chapter, COMAR 26.10, and other State laws and regulations;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Issue an Individual Oil Operations Permit to the applicant in accordance with COMAR 26.10.01.11G and H; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Deny the application for an Individual Oil Operations Permit in accordance with COMAR 26.10.01.12.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Renewal of an Individual Oil Operations Permit.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an OCS facility shall:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Except as provided in §D(1)(b) of this regulation, apply to renew an Individual Oil Operations Permit in accordance with §§A and B of this regulation and COMAR 26.10.01.11; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Submit an application for renewal at least 90 days before the expiration of an Individual Oil Operations Permit.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Unless otherwise directed by the Department, an owner, an operator, and a person in charge of an OCS facility is not required to hold an informational meeting in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter when renewing an Individual Oil Operations Permit.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>