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Current as of December 31, 2021 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(a)(1) In this section, “modification” means a physical alteration of, replacement of, or other change to the facilities at a power plant, or a change in the fuel used by the plant, that could result in a change of the air emissions from the plant or from a generating unit of the plant.
(2) “Modification” does not include:
(i) routine maintenance or repairs of the facilities of a power plant; or
(ii) a change that the Commission determines will not result in an increase in air emissions from the plant or from a generating unit of the plant.
(b) Subject to subsections (c) through (e) of this section, a person may not commence a modification without the prior approval of the Commission under this title.
(c)(1) Unless the Commission orders otherwise, an application for a modification to a power plant shall be filed with the Commission at least 180 days before the date on which the modification is to commence.
(2) The applicant for the modification shall submit to the Commission and to the Department of the Environment all information relating to the modification, including:
(i) detailed plans and specifications; and
(ii) the impact of the modification on air quality.
(d) The Commission shall render its decision within 150 days after the day the application is filed.
(e) Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, a modification to a power plant that involves the short-term inability to obtain the type of fuel normally used by the plant is subject to Title 2, Subtitle 5 of the Environment Article.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Maryland Code, Public Utilities § 7-205 - last updated December 31, 2021 | https://codes.findlaw.com/md/public-utilities/md-code-public-util-sect-7-205/
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