Report - Maryland Department of the Environment

C. This guidance is not intended for use under circumstances in which the violation(s)
at issue would result in the regulated entity gaining an economic advantage over its
competitors.
D. This guidance does not affect individual liability for criminal misconduct.
E. This guidance does not apply to liability under a judicial or administrative order,
consent agreement, order or decree, complaint, notice of violation, conviction or
plea agreement.
F. Relief under this guidance shall not be available if the Department receives formal
notification from the delegating federal agency of that agency’s intention to propose
rescission of the Department’s authority over the applicable federal environmental
program.
Original signed by Secretary Philbrick May 15, 2006
Kendl P. Philbrick Date
Secretary, Maryland Department of
the Environment
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