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Approval annual certificates and Parameter List, which outlines each method the Lab is certified to analyze for compliance purposes under the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)

Becoming a certified sampler in the State of Maryland assures the reliability of Safe Drinking Water Act compliance samples submitted to state certified laboratories and assures samplers are properly trained with all current regulatory requirements under state law.

Federal Title V - Part 70 Operating Permit applies to major sources of air pollution and other significant sources of air pollution that are required by Title V of the federal Clean Air Act and Part 70 of the Code of Federal Regulations to obtain an initial Title V - Part 70 Operating Permit, amend or modify an existing Title V - Part 70 Operating Permit, or renew an existing Title V - Part 70 Operating Permit.

Required by any fleet in order to perform official Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program tests.

Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) means a feedlot or facility where:

• Non-aquatic animals are confined, fed, and maintained for at least 45 days in any 12-month period;
• Crops, vegetation, forage growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility.

AFOs may be required to apply for the General Discharge (GD) Permit for AFO.

The classification as a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) or Maryland Feeding Operation (MAFO) is determined by a combination of factors, including the number and type of animals, and whether the operation will discharge to waters of the State of Maryland.

Any chicken (other than laying hens) AFO with dry manure handling and between 75,000 and 99,999 square feet total house capacity is considered a MAFO unless the owner/operator submits to MDE a Certificate of Conformance.

The General Permit for Mineral Mines, Concrete and Asphalt Plants cover a variety of industrial activities and discharges. Part I of the permit provide the specific types of discharges and industries. Part II contains the application process, and the following Parts of the permit contain the required controls, monitoring and reporting. To review the permit you may find it at this link.
In signing the NOI and the DOI (Declaration of Intent), paying the fee and providing the required plans you are certifying you will abide by the requirements of that permit.

By this permit the Maryland Department of the Environment (the Department) authorizes the discharge of pollutants to Waters of this State in accordance with the effluent limitations and conditions set forth herein associated with construction activity. The Notice of Intent (NOI) for this General Permit is submitted electronically through the ePermits website link, as are Notices of Termination and Transfers.

The General Permit for Discharges from Marinas cover a variety of activities from Marina Operators. Part I of the permit provide the specific types of discharges. Part II contains the application process, and the following Parts of the permit contain the required controls, monitoring and reporting. To review the permit you may find it at this link.
In signing the NOI and the DOI (Declaration of Intent), paying the fee and providing the required plans you are certifying you will abide by the requirements of that permit.

The General Permit for Discharges from Seafood Processing Facilities covers wastewater from seafood processing operations including crabs, oysters and fish; auxiliary discharges limited to non-contact cooling water, ice machine drainage, steam or cooling coil condensate and inside crab shedding tray overflow; and storm water runoff associated with seafood processing facilities. Part I of the permit provide the specific types of discharges and industries. Part II contains the application process, and the following Parts of the permit contain the required controls, monitoring and reporting. To review the permit you may find it at this link.
In signing the NOI, paying the fee and providing the required plans you are certifying you will abide by the requirements of that permit.