Methods of discovery by the Department of a site that has the potential for, or has demonstrated, release of a hazardous substance include:

1. A. Report by owners, employees, or users of the site;
2. B. Report or complaint by citizens, or State or county agencies, of an observed or suspected release or discharge of hazardous substances, or of information concerning health-related effects; and
3. C. Investigations or inspections by the Department to identify hazardous sites.

Authority: Environment Article, §§4-405(a)(7), 7-208(e)(10), and 7-208(f), Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: May 10, 1993 (20:9 Md. R. 781)