Section 2-101 - Definitions. - Maryland Statutes

§ 2-101. Definitions.
 

(a)  In general.- In this title the following words have the meanings indicated. 

(b)  Air pollution.- "Air pollution" means the presence in the outdoor atmosphere of any substance that is present in such quantities and is of such duration that it: 

(1) May be predicted with reasonable certainty to be injurious to property or to human, plant, or animal life; or 

(2) Unreasonably interferes with the proper enjoyment of the property of others because of the emission of odors, solids, vapors, liquids, or gases. 

(c)  Council.- "Council" means the Air Quality Control Advisory Council. 

(d)  Emergency.- "Emergency" means: 

(1) A condition of such public gravity and urgency that it requires immediate response; or 

(2) A condition that is predicted to a reasonable degree of certainty to require immediate action to carry out the provisions of this title. 

(e)  Emission standard.-  

(1) "Emission standard" means a requirement that limits the quantity, quality, rate, or concentration of emissions from a source. 

(2) "Emission standard" includes any requirement that relates to the operation or maintenance of a source to assure continuous emission reduction. 

(f)  Person.- "Person" includes any public or municipal corporation and any agency, bureau, department, or instrumentality of federal, State, or local government. 

(g)  Political subdivision.- "Political subdivision" means a county or municipal corporation of this State. 

(h)  Regulated emissions.- "Regulated emissions" means the actual rate of emissions, in tons per year, of any registered pollutant emitted by a source, to be calculated using criteria consistent with 40 C.F.R. 70 (Operating Permit Program). 

(i)  Source.- "Source" means any person or property that contributes to air pollution. 
 

[An. Code 1957, art. 43, § 691; 1982, ch. 240, § 2; 1993, ch. 358, § 2; 2008, ch. 36, § 6; ch. 141.]