2018 Maryland Code
Environment
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 11 - Miscellaneous Sanitary Provisions
§ 9-1108.1. Nitrogen removal technology
(a) Definitions. --
(1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated.
(2) "Nitrogen removal technology" has the meaning stated in § 9-1108 of this subtitle.
(3) "On-site sewage disposal system" has the meaning stated in § 9-1108 of this subtitle.
(4) "Vendor" means a person that sells, offers for sale, or distributes on-site sewage disposal systems that utilize nitrogen removal technology.
(b) In general. --
(1) In accordance with subsection (c) of this section, the Department shall evaluate and rank all best available nitrogen removal technologies for on-site sewage disposal systems to advise local governments and residents of the State of approved technologies that qualify for funding under § 9-1605.2(h)(2) of this title.
(2) The Department shall:
(i) Make available the evaluation and ranking of all best available nitrogen removal technologies required under this section on the Department's Web site; and
(ii) Provide the evaluation and ranking of all best available nitrogen removal technologies to a county, municipality, or resident of the State in any correspondence relating to approved technologies that qualify for funding under § 9-1605.2(h)(2) of this title.
(c) Basis for evaluation. -- The Department shall evaluate and rank all best available nitrogen removal technologies for on-site sewage disposal systems based on:
(1) The total amount of nitrogen reduction the technology can achieve;
(2) The total cost of the technology, including the estimated annual cost of operation and maintenance, including electricity costs;
(3) The cost per pound of the nitrogen reduction; and
(4) Any other information the Department determines is necessary.
(d) Annual request for information from vendors. -- Beginning June 1, 2011, and every 2 years thereafter, the Department shall request information from vendors necessary to carry out the requirements of this section.