Current through Register Vol. 52, No. 6, March 21, 2025
A. Water Pollution. A person may not
introduce or permit to be introduced into any water system or any surface or
underground water at the Airport any organic or inorganic matter or deleterious
substance which is injurious to human, plant, animal, fish, or other life or
property. The types of permissible quantities of discharge shall be governed by
the then applicable water discharge standards as promulgated by the United
States Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Water Pollution
Control Act of 1972, or under any amendment or successor legislation to it, or
as established by State statute or by COMAR 26.08.03, whichever is the most
stringent.
B. Air Pollution.
(1) A person may not introduce or permit to
be introduced into the atmosphere at the Airport any air contaminants or
combinations of them by burning or otherwise which are injurious to human,
plant, or animal life or property, or which in any way interferes with the
operation of aircraft on the ground or in the air. The types and permissible
quantities of discharge into the air shall be governed by the atmospheric
discharge standards applicable at the time, as promulgated by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency under the Federal Clean Air Act of 1970, or
under any amendment or successor legislation to it, or as established by State
statute or by COMAR 26.11.06, whichever is the most stringent.
(2) A person may not operate a motor vehicle,
and the owner of a motor vehicle may not permit it to be operated, upon the air
operations area unless the engine power and exhaust mechanism is equipped,
adjusted, and operated in accordance with COMAR 11.14.02.
C. Sanitary Sewerage, Storm Drainage, and
Industrial Waste System. The control of pollutants entering the sanitary
sewerage, storm drainage, and industrial waste systems is governed by COMAR
26.04.01--26.04.03.
D. Washing
Vehicles and Equipment.
(1) The Administration
maintains an airfield vehicle and equipment wash facility at the
Airport.
(2) The vehicle and
equipment wash facility drain is connected to a fuel and oil separator to
eliminate contaminants from storm water drains. It is the only location on the
Airport which is approved for washing vehicles and equipment.
(3) Anyone using the Airport vehicle and
equipment wash area shall ensure that all waste is disposed of in the trash
container provided. Materials may not be left on the ramp area; mud, dirt, and
other refuse washed from a vehicle or equipment shall be thoroughly flushed
down the open drain; and the area shall be kept neat and presentable.
(4) Discharge of oil, garbage, trash, and
industrial waste into the drain system at the Airport vehicle and equipment
wash area is prohibited.
E. Health Laws. All food and beverage
services and related activities shall be carried out in full compliance with
federal laws and regulations and in compliance with Health-General Article,
Title 21, Subtitles 2--10, Annotated Code of Maryland.
F. Food and Beverage Service, and Related
Activities.
(1) Only fully licensed food and
beverage services are allowed to provide service on or for the Airport or any
aircraft.
(2) Only establishments
designed and constructed in accordance with State health laws and regulations
are permitted to provide food and beverage services.
(3) Any food or beverage which has been
subject to possible contamination shall be disposed of immediately. Disposal of
any food or beverage shall be in an approved disposal system.
G. Aircraft Drinking Water.
(1) All aircraft water sources and piping
systems shall meet the requirements of the Federal Public Health Service and
COMAR 26.04.01.
(2) Aircraft
drinking water may be used only for drinking and cooking. All other uses are
prohibited.
H. Aircraft
Toilet Waste.
(1) Sewage accumulated in
aircraft waste retention tanks shall be emptied using a flexible hose. All hose
connections and the container into which sewage is emptied shall be
water-tight.
(2) In the event of a
sewage spill, all contaminated equipment and areas shall be decontaminated in
compliance with COMAR 26.04.01. Defective equipment may not be reused until
repaired. Decontamination and repair are the responsibilities of the aircraft
or equipment owner or operator.
(3)
All waste receptacles shall be closed or covered when transported to the
sanitary disposal building.
(4)
Toilet waste shall be disposed of at the sanitary disposal building.
(5) Flushing, cleaning all waste tanks and
receptacles, and filling rinse compartments shall be performed at the Airport
sanitary disposal building.
(6)
Water hydrants may not be used to service toilet waste trucks or
carts.
(7) Toilet waste tank trucks
may not enter any building other than the sanitary disposal building. Buildings
leased by the truck's owner are excepted from this prohibition.
(8) All toilet waste tank trucks shall be
approved by the Administration.
I. Aircraft and Airport Solid Waste.
(1) All solid waste containers shall be
approved by the Administration.
(2)
All solid waste containers shall be emptied at least once daily at the sanitary
disposal building.
(3) Open solid
waste containers are specifically prohibited.
(4) Airport tenants or users may not permit
trash or rubbish to be placed within the air operations area except in
authorized trash receptacles.
J. Waste Removal.
(1) Waste removal services require:
(a) A permit from the Administration;
and
(b) Written approval from the
Maryland Department of the Environment authorizing the use of a particular
vehicle. Unauthorized vehicles are specifically prohibited.
(2) Solid waste collection areas
and containers shall be approved by the Administration.
(3) Solid waste containers and areas provided
by the Administration are designed for normal office waste. Extraordinary waste
such as vehicle parts, construction debris, and used lubricants shall be
removed by private contractors and in accordance with §J(1) and (2) of
this regulation and federal and State laws and regulations.
K. Quarantine. Federal and State
laws and regulations prevail in all cases of human and animal quarantine
action.
L. Occupational Safety
Noise Levels. The Administration shall adhere to all noise-related safety
requirements as promulgated in COMAR 26.02.03.
