Md. Code Regs. 11.05.02.03

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 11.05.02.03 - Administration

A. The Manager, SERM or the Manager's designee, shall administer these regulations.

B. When a hazardous materials incident occurs, any person having knowledge of the hazardous materials incident shall immediately notify the Manager, SERM or the Manager's designee, and the nearest terminal operator. Notification to the Manager, SERM or the Manager's designee, may be through the MdTA Police Communications at the Dundalk Marine Terminal, by dialing 410-633-1092.

C. The person who causes hazardous materials to be introduced into the Port of Baltimore is responsible for the prompt control, containment, mitigation, and removal of any hazardous materials discharged or released into the environment including, but not limited to, the accidental or intentional spilling, leaking, pumping, pouring, emitting, or dumping into or on any land or water. This prompt control, containment, mitigation, and removal shall be done to the satisfaction of the Manager, SERM or the Manager's designee, or the responding enforcement authority.

D. If a hazardous materials incident occurs at an MPA port facility, the Manager, SERM or the Manager's designee, may take such emergency action as may be necessary including removing or relocating any property or water carrier.

E. Any expenses incurred by the MPA, pursuant to the use of this emergency authority, shall be reimbursed to the MPA by the person responsible for the hazardous materials incident in the same manner any debt would be due.

Md. Code Regs. 11.05.02.03

Regulation .03C amended effective February 18, 2002 (29:3 Md. R. 222)