The Air Quality General Permit to Construct is an expedited application process for a category of sources which are generally very similar in operation, equipment installation, and emissions characteristics. If a source of air pollution qualifies for a General Permit to Construct, the applicant completes a Request for Coverage application form and submits a set permit application fee. Upon verification by the Air Quality Permits Program, a confirmation letter is issued which instructs the applicant to refer to the general permit conditions that are already included in the General Permit to Construct application.

Air Quality General Permits to Construct are currently available for the following categories:

• Emergency Generators
• Vehicle Refinishing (Autobody)
• Small Motor Vehicle Refueling Facilities
• Medium Motor Vehicle Refueling Facilities
• Large Motor Vehicle Refueling Facilities
• Charbroilers and Pit Barbecues
• Small Fuel Burning Equipment
• Medium Fuel Burning Equipment
• Concrete Batch Plant
• Off-Road Gasoline Refueling Facilities
• Sheetfed Lithographic Printing
• Groundwater Air Strippers and Soil Vapor Extraction
• Perchlorethylene (PERC) Dry Cleaning Equipment

The Air Quality Standard Permit to Construct is required prior to the installation or operation of any process or equipment capable of creating air pollution that is not exempt per COMAR 26.11.02.10 and does not qualify for an Air Quality General Permit to Construct.

The Air Quality State Permit to Operate applies to certain facilities with the potential to significantly affect air quality, as specified in COMAR 26.11.02.13. This facility wide permit covers all air pollution emitting equipment and processes, is issued for a maximum five-year term, and is renewable.

This regulation applies to any business who does asbestos remediation within Maryland. This License ensures that the contractor is aware of both federal and state specific regulations regarding asbestos removal, including occupational training and safety requirements requirements.

This regulation applies to any person who provides training for the asbestos occupations (Supervisor, Worker, Inspector, Management Planner, Project Designer) in Maryland. It ensures that the training plan matches both the EPA's Model Accreditation Plan for asbestos training and all applicable COMAR requirements. Training is required for all asbestos occupations yearly.

All radiation machines in Maryland except mammography, dental and veterinary practices must be certified (inspected) as meeting State performance standards to ensure minimal health risk and optimal safety of anyone exposed to its radiation. Affected facilities include hospitals, clinics, industries, government facilities and academic institutions that house operable x-ray machines.

Voluntary certification for vehicle repair shops that meet requirements to ensure high quality repairs in accordance with Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program regulations.

The mission of the Maryland Water Infrastructure Financing Administration (MWIFA) is to provide low interest rate loans under the two Revolving Loan Fund Programs and grants under the State Bay Restoration Fund Program

Operation at a permitted coal mine site necessitates a license (surface/deep). A license holder is authorized to operate across multiple permitted coal mine (surface/deep) locations. It is important to note that the license grants operating authority but does not confer the right to extract materials from the site without a permit.

A coal mine operation permit is required for coal extraction operations. Permits must be renewed every five (5) years and are subject to unlimited renewals.