1. A. Location of Facility. A primary scrap tire collection facility or a scrap tire recycler may not be constructed or operated in a wetland, sinkhole, shoreland, ravine, 100-year floodplain, or any area where it may be subjected to immersion in water, unless authorized by the Department and the Department of Natural Resources.

2. B. Operation. A primary scrap tire collection facility or a scrap tire recycler shall operate in compliance with the following standards:

   1. (1) A routine operation involving the use of open flames, blowtorches, or highly flammable substances may not be conducted within 50 feet of a scrap tire pile;
   2. (2) All-weather approach and access roads to the facility shall be maintained passable for any vehicle at all times;
   3. (3) Access to the facility shall be strictly controlled at all times through the use of fences, gates, or other means of controlling entry;
   4. (4) The facility shall be under the supervision of a responsible individual present at all times that the facility is operating;
   5. (5) A sign shall be posted at the entrance of the facility stating the days and hours of operation;
   6. (6) If required by the Department, the facility shall be screened from public view by natural or artificial screening; and
   7. (7) The facility shall operate in compliance with any other operational requirement specified in the facility's license.

Authority: Environment Article, §§9-201, 9-228, 9-262, 9-268, 9-274, 9-275, 9-277, and 9-278, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: July 6, 1992 (19:13 Md. R. 1204)