1. A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.

2. B. Terms Defined.

   1. (1) “Act” means the Maryland Community Right-To-Know Fund Act, Environment Article, Title 7, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland.
   2. (2) “Department” means the Department of the Environment
   3. (3) “Extremely hazardous substance (EHS)” has the meaning stated in §329(3) of the federal Act and 40 CFR 370 and 372.
   4. (4) “Facility” means a facility that is subject to the federal Act.
   5. (5) “Federal Act” means the Federal Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act, 42 U.S.C.S. §11001 et seq.
   6. (6) “Federal regulations” means 40 CFR 370 and 372.
   7. (7) “Fund” means the Maryland Community Right-to-Know Fund.
   8. (8) “Hazardous chemical” has the meaning stated in §329(5) of the federal Act.
   9. (9) “Local emergency planning committee (LEPC)” has the meaning stated in 40 CFR §355.20.
   10. (10) “Owner/operator” means a person responsible for each noncontiguous facility.
   11. (11) “Responsible person” means an owner or operator of a facility that is required to report under the federal Act.
   12. (12) “Secretary” means the Secretary of the Department.
   13. (13) “State Emergency Response Commission (SERC)” means the organization that has the duties and responsibilities, powers, and authorities mandated by the federal Act.

Authority: Environment Article, §§7-601—7-605, Annotated Code of Maryland

Effective date: March 17, 2003 (30:5 Md. R. 368)