Sec. 14.14.01.01. Definitions

A. The following terms have the meanings indicated.

B. Terms Defined.

(1) "Act" means the Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Program Act, Title 3, Subtitle 7 of the Natural Resources Article, Annotated Code of Maryland (Laws of 1980, Ch. 528).

(2) "Applicant" means a person, partnership, corporation, association, governmental body, or other entity that submits an application.

(3) "Application" means a written request for a certificate of public necessity from the Board submitted in accordance with these regulations.

(4) "Board" means the Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board.

(5) "Certificate" means a certificate of public necessity issued by the Board.

(6) "Department" means, unless otherwise indicated, the Maryland Department of Health, or any other successor State agency with primary regulatory responsibility over hazardous waste.

(7) "Facility" means any structure, equipment, machinery, bins, tanks, pipes, pumps, conveyors, wells, trenches, pits, or cells used for treatment, processing, reconditioning, exchange, incidental storage in connection with the preceding activities, long-term storage, or ultimate disposal of hazardous waste.

(8) "Hazardous waste" means any waste substance or material designated as a hazardous substance pursuant to Natural Resources Article, §8-1413.2, Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR Title 10, Subtitle 51, as amended.

(9) "Permit" means any regulatory permit that may be required of the applicant by any State or federal regulatory agency. This includes a facility permit required by the Department, any permit for emissions of air, water, noise, or other pollutants required by the Department or the United States Environmental Protection Agency, or a floodplain or stream diversion permit required by the Department of Natural Resources, as the case may be.

(10) "Secretary" means Secretary to the Board.

(11) "Service" means the Maryland Environmental Service.

(12) "Site" means the geographic area to be occupied by a facility, including buffer or security areas and areas used for any appurtenant functions.

(13) "Subdivision" means the 23 counties or Baltimore City and other incorporated municipalities.