Section 7-703 - Hazardous material security standards. - Maryland Statutes

§ 7-703. Hazardous material security standards.
 

On or before January 1, 2005, the Department shall adopt hazardous material security standards that require: 

(1) Prioritization and periodic analysis, using accepted methodologies, of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences; 

(2) Development and implementation of security measures commensurate with risks; 

(3) Documentation of security management programs, processes, and procedures; 

(4) Training, drills, and guidance for employees, contractors, service providers, and others, as appropriate, to enhance awareness and capability; 

(5) Communications, dialogue, and exchange of information with employees, communities, and government agencies and officials; 

(6) Internal audits to assess security programs and processes and the implementation of corrective measures; and 

(7) Third-party verification that owners and operators have implemented the physical security measures that have been identified under the required periodic analysis of potential security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences. 
 

[2004, ch. 504.]