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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 26.16.07.04" title_num="26" subtitle_num="16" chapter_num="07" heading="Applicability and Authority.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>This chapter applies to the testing of drinking water from drinking water outlets in occupied public or nonpublic school buildings, except as noted in §B of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>This chapter does not apply to a public or nonpublic school if the school’s water system is classified as a public water system and is already subject to testing for lead under COMAR 26.04.01.06-2.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Each school shall establish that it:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Has a school-specific plan for testing prior to each sampling event;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Has a plan for remedial action if an elevated level of lead is detected;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Has identified a designated responsible person who will ensure that this regulation is followed; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Maintains records of sample dates and times, sample types, sample locations, types of outlets sampled, results of testing, waivers granted, and all actions taken.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>The Department and MSDE employees may enter school buildings upon reasonable notice.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>