Md. Code, Environment § 7-257
This is the official text of Md. Code, Environment § 7-257, part of Maryland’s Code, Environment — governs environmental protection.
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§7–257.
Official statutory text
(a) In accordance with the Administrative Procedure Act and after notice and hearing, the Department may suspend or revoke any facility permit, hauler certificate, or vehicle certificate for violation of any federal or State law, rule, or regulation that relates to controlled hazardous substances.
(b) The Department may revoke any facility permit issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that:
(1) False or inaccurate information was contained in the application;
(2) Conditions or requirements of the facility permit have been or are about to be violated;
(3) Substantial deviation from plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred;
(4) The Department has been refused entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting to insure compliance with the conditions of the facility permit;
(5) A change in conditions exists that requires temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of any permitted discharge;
(6) Any State or federal water quality standard or effluent limitation has been or is threatened to be violated; or
(7) Any other good cause exists for revoking the permit.
(b) The Department may revoke any facility permit issued under this subtitle if the Department finds that:
(1) False or inaccurate information was contained in the application;
(2) Conditions or requirements of the facility permit have been or are about to be violated;
(3) Substantial deviation from plans, specifications, or requirements has occurred;
(4) The Department has been refused entry to the premises for the purpose of inspecting to insure compliance with the conditions of the facility permit;
(5) A change in conditions exists that requires temporary or permanent reduction or elimination of any permitted discharge;
(6) Any State or federal water quality standard or effluent limitation has been or is threatened to be violated; or
(7) Any other good cause exists for revoking the permit.
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