⛽Maryland Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions Approved by EPA
Maryland: Final Approval of State Underground Storage Tank Program Revisions, Codification, and Incorporation by Reference
Summary
Pursuant to the Solid Waste Disposal Act of 1965, as amended (commonly known as the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking direct final action to approve revisions to the State of Maryland's Underground Storage Tank (UST) program submitted by Maryland (Maryland or State). This action also codifies EPA's approval of Maryland's state program and incorporates by reference (IBR) those provisions of Maryland's regulations and statutes that EPA has determined meet the requirements for approval. The provisions will be subject to EPA's inspection and enforcement authorities under sections 9005 and 9006 of RCRA Subtitle I and other applicable statutory and regulatory provisions.
Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation outlines compliance and enforcement mechanisms for underground storage tanks in Maryland, which will directly affect business owners operating such tanks. Businesses must adhere to updated state guidelines that meet federal requirements to avoid penalties.