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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02-2" citation="COMAR 26.13.05.02-2" title_num="26" subtitle_num="13" chapter_num="05" heading="Construction Quality Assurance Program.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This regulation applies to the owner or operator of a:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Surface impoundment that is subject to the requirements of Regulation .11D(4) or (5) of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Waste pile that is subject to the requirements of Regulation .12D(1) or (2) of this chapter; or</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Landfill unit that is subject to the requirements of Regulation .14B(3) or (4) of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The owner or operator of a land disposal unit identified in §A of this regulation shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Incorporate into facility operations a construction quality assurance program that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Ensures that the constructed unit meets or exceeds all design criteria and specifications in the facility permit; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Has been developed and implemented under the direction of a construction quality assurance officer who is a registered professional engineer; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>As qualified by §C of this regulation, ensure that the construction quality assurance program meets the requirements of 40 CFR §264.19(a)(2), (b), and (c).</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>In complying with the requirements of 40 CFR §264.19, the owner or operator shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Substitute “Secretary” for “Regional Administrator”; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Substitute the corresponding regulation or regulations identified in COMAR 26.13.01.05B(2) for the provisions in other sections of the Code of Federal Regulations that are cited within 40 CFR §264.19.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Certification. The owner or operator of a unit identified in §A if this regulation:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>May not accept waste into the unit until the owner or operator has submitted to the Department by certified mail or hand delivery a certification signed by the construction quality assurance officer that the:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Approved construction quality assurance plan has been successfully carried out;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Unit meets the requirements of:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Regulation .11D(4) or (5) of this chapter;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Regulation .12D(1) or (2) of this chapter; or</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Regulation .14B(3) or (4) of this chapter; and</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Procedure of COMAR 26.13.07.15C(2) and (3) regarding inspection by the Department has been carried out; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Shall furnish documentation supporting the construction quality assurance officer’s certification to the Department upon request.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>