AIR MONITORING & DATA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, merged with Air Quality Planning Program to form Air Quality Planning and Data Analysis Program on July 1, 2002.
AIR MONITORING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Air Monitoring and Data Management Program in Jan. 2000.
AIR QUALITY PLANNING & DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Air Quality Planning and Monitoring in Aug. 2003.
AIR QUALITY PLANNING & MONITORING PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, split into Air Quality Planning Program and Air Monitoring Program in Aug. 2005.
AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, merged with Air Monitoring and Data Management Program to form Air Quality Planning and Data Analysis Program on July 1, 2002.
AMBIENT AIR MONITORING DIVISION
Under Air Quality Planning and Monitoring Program of Air and Radiation Management Administration, functions absorbed by new Air Monitoring Program in Aug. 2005.
ASBESTOS & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, functions absorbed by Air Quality Compliance Program in July 2004.
ATTAINMENT PLAN TASK FORCE
Staff: Randy E. Mosier (410) 537-4488; e-mail: rmosier@mde.state.md.us
David Arnold; Harvey S. Bloom; Nathaniel Bottigheimer; David Brownlee; William A. Butler; James Clarke; Drew Cobbs; Joseph W. Colden; Deborah DeYoung; Cabrina Dembow; Thomas E. Dernoga; Maureen C. Edwards, M.D.; Andrew Fellows; Craig Forrest; Stuart A. Freudberg; Barbara A. Frush; Stephen T. Goodrich; Paula C. Hollinger; Beth Kahr; Mark Keeley; Brigid E. Kenney, Esq.; Roy Littlefield; Peter Maciejewski; Maggie L. McIntosh; Wesley McNealy; Phil Mendelson; Amy G. Moredock; Makebe Morris; Gail W. Owings; Theresa M. Pierno; Dan Pontius; John Quinn; Joan Rohlfs; Joseph E. Schindler; Carol Schwartz; Howard Simons; Leslie E. Sipes-Pachol; David M. Sitko; Gregory I. Snook; Cynthia Stahl; Denise Stranko; Reider White; Tammy Williams; David L. Winstead; Steve Wise.
Convened in 1997 by the Secretary of the Environment, the Attainment Plan Task Force continued the work of the 15-Percent Plan Task Force, which submitted its final report in January 1996. To attain federal clean air standards for ground-level ozone reduction in Maryland, the 15-Percent Plan Task Force recommended emission control strategies to the Department.
The Attainment Plan Task Force helped develop an attainment plan submitted to the federal Environmental Protection Agency in April 1998, and the supplemental plan of September 1998. To attain an 8-hour ozone standard in the Baltimore area, the Task Force then focused on cost-effective and innovative clean-air strategies.
Representatives of State and local governments, industry, and the environmental community comprised the Task Force, which last met in August 2004.
BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Business Operations organized as Operations in April 2003, when the Assistant Secretary for Operations became responsible for the Administrative and Employee Services Administration, and the Office of Information Management and Technology. The office was renamed Business Operations in 2004. Business Operations also oversaw the Office of Fair Practice and, from June 2004 to February 2007, the Office of Human Resources.
CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Water Quality Infrastructure Program in 1996.
COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Industrial Compliance Division within Air Quality Compliance Program in Dec. 1999.
COMPLIANCE & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized in 2004 within Oil Control Program into two divisions: Compliance, and Remediation.
COMPUTER MODELING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions split between Computer Modeling Program and Office of Information Management and Technology in July 1999.
COMPUTER MODELING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as TMDL Technical Development Program in Feb. 2004.
ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Biological Assessments Division in Feb. 2004.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Emergency Operations Program in 1998.
EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Environmental and Emergency Planning Program in July 1999.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & NUCLEAR PLANNING PROGRAM
Renamed Emergency Response Program in Feb. 2007.
EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Emergency Response and Nuclear Planning Program in March 2005 to more accurately reflect function.
ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Planning and Analysis Division in Jan. 2001.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Assessment and Standards Program in March 2005.
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Assessment Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, most functions assumed by Environmental Assessment and Planning Program in Feb. 2004.
ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized and functions split between Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division and Lead Enforcement Division in Sept. 2000.
ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: George H. Harman (410) 537-3856; e-mail: gharman@mde.state.md.us
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
George Luz, Ph.D., Chair
Nancy Benner; Jerrie Cherry, M.D.; Michael Powell, Esq.; Fred Schmitz, Ph.D.; four vacancies.
Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): John C. Astle
Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): J. B. Jennings
The Environmental Noise Advisory Council advised the Department on environmental noise standards and sound level limits. The Council began in 1973 as the Noise Pollution Control Advisory Council (Chapter 709, Acts of 1973). It was renamed the Environmental Noise Advisory Council in 1974 (Chapter 287, Acts of 1974). Formerly under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Council became part of the Department of the Environment in 1987 (Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). After being inactive for nearly a decade, the Council was re-activated in December 2000 to address needed changes in regulations governing noise pollution. Due to funding cuts, the Council last met in May 2005.
Eleven members comprised the Council. Nine were appointed by the Secretary of the Environment for five-year terms. Two ex officio members include one senator named by the Senate President, and one delegate chosen by the House Speaker (Code Environment Article, secs. 3-201 through 3-205).
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as Environmental Assessment and Planning Program in Feb. 2004.
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & OUTREACH DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Outreach and Coordination Division in Feb. 2004.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION & REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Land Restoration Program in March 2007.
ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Environmental Health and Risk Assessment Program in July 1999.
FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as Emergency Response and Planning Program in Feb. 2003.
FLOOD HAZARDOUS MITIGATION DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions transferred to Wetlands and Waterways Program under Water Management Administration in Feb. 2004.
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMPUTER MODELING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized in 1998 as two divisions: Computer Modeling, and Geographic Information Systems.
HAZARD MITIGATION, FLOOD, & RIGHT-TO-KNOW DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Flood Hazardous Mitigation and Right-to-Know Division in Jan. 2001.
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES SITING BOARD
Under Waste Management Administration, last met in 1995.
IMPLEMENTATION & RESTORATION PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Water Quality Restoration and Protection Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.
INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DIVISION
INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DIVISION
INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
INTERAGENCY NOISE CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
George H. Harman, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)
Appointed by Governor: Jesse D. Heier
Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: one vacancy
Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: David Roberts
Appointed by Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation: William Grabau
Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Lt. Col. John F. Sherbert
Appointed by Secretary of Planning: one vacancy
Appointed by Secretary of Transportation: Kenneth D. Polcak
In 1974, the Interagency Noise Control Committee was created under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Chapter 287, Acts of 1974). The Committee transferred to the Department of the Environment in 1987 (Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). Although inactive for most of the 1990s, the Committee resumed meeting from 2000 to May 2005.
From those State agencies responsible for developing, adopting, or enforcing any noise control rule or regulation, the Committee received reports. It reviewed State noise control rules and regulations; evaluated existing efforts to comply with standards; and recommended new or revised noise control rules, regulations, or legislation.
The Committee consisted of a member of the Governor's executive staff, appointed by the Governor; and representatives from the following executive departments, appointed by their respective secretaries: Business and Economic Development; Environment; Health and Mental Hygiene; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Natural Resources; Planning; and Transportation. The member appointed by the Secretary of the Environment served as chair (Code Environment Article, secs. 3-301 through 3-304).
LEAD COORDINATION DIVISION
LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION
MARYLAND RECYCLING ADVISORY GROUP
MONITORING PROGRAM
MULTI-MEDIA ANALYSIS DIVISION
NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION & EMERGENCY PLANNING DIVISION
NEWSPRINT RECYCLING BOARD
NONPOINT-SOURCE (NPS) PROGRAM
NONPOINT-SOURCE PERMITS PROGRAM
NUCLEAR EMERGENCY DIVISION
NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING & NOISE DIVISION
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
OFFICE OF BUDGET
OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE POLICY & MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL & SPECIAL PROJECTS
OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
OFFICE OF PERMITTING & CUSTOMER SERVICE
OFFICE OF PLANNING, FISCAL & SUPPORT SERVICES
OFFICE OF PLANNING, RECYCLING & OUTREACH SERVICES
OFFICE OF PLANNING & OUTREACH SERVICES
OFFICE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES
OFFICE OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
OPERATIONS
PERMITS & UNDERGROUND STORAGE-TANK LOAN DIVISION
PERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION
PIER TASK FORCE
Appointed by Secretary of the Environment:
In April 2009, the Department convened the Pier Task Force. The Task Force reviewed Maryland's current laws, regulations, and policy concerning residential pier construction to determine whether they need to be revised. The Task Force considered the length of piers over open water; the length and height of piers over marshes and related ecological issues; and the use of mooring buoys in place of piers. Also under consideration were dredging and its impact on submerged aquatic vegetation; competing recreational uses for waterways; limiting access; waterfront aesthetics; and construction methodology. The Task Force last met in January 2010.
PLANNING, RECYCLING & OUTREACH PROGRAM
PLANNING & RECYCLING DIVISION
POLICY COORDINATION
PROGRAM PLANNING & REGULATIONS COORDINATION SECTION
PROGRAMS
PUBLIC DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
PUBLIC INFORMATION & OUTREACH SERVICES DIVISION
QUALITY ASSURANCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS LICENSING, COMPLIANCE & SAFEGUARDS DIVISION
RECYCLING, MARKETING & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
RECYCLING SERVICES DIVISION
REGIONAL MANAGEMENT COORDINATION
REGULATORY & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT & REVIEW DIVISION
SAFETY SERVICES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
SCRAP TIRE DIVISION
SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION DIVISION
SMART GROWTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION DIVISION
SOURCE PROTECTION & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS & SITE ASSESSMENT DIVISION
SURFACE WATER INVESTIGATION SECTION
SURVEILLANCE & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
TECHNICAL & REGULATORY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
WASTE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
WATER & WASTEWATER ENGINEERING PROGRAM
WATER & WASTEWATER PERMITS PROGRAM
WATER QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM
WATER RIGHTS DIVISION
WATERSHED MODELING DIVISION
WATERSHED PLANNING DIVISION
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In 1989, the Industrial Hygiene Division began as the Industrial Operations Program under the Toxics, Environmental Science and Health Administration of the Department of the Environment. The Program reorganized into a division under the Air and Radiation Management Administration in 1992 and was renamed the Industrial Hygiene Division in 1993. In July 2004, its functions were taken over by the Asbestos Division.
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Information Management and Technology and moved to Technical and Regulatory Services Administration in July 1999.
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized in 1996 as Office of Compliance Policy and Management.
(410) 537-3856
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Lead Surveillance and Health in Sept. 2000.
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, phased out in July 2003.
Under Waste Management Administration, completed its work in 1997.
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Water Quality Monitoring Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, abolished in 1998.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Planning Division within Emergency Operations and Technical Support Program in 1996.
Under Waste Management Administration, last met in 1995.
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Sediment, Stormwater and Dam Safety Program in Feb. 2007.
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Nonpoint-Source Program in 1997.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Nuclear Emergency Planning and Noise Division in 1998.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions reassigned to Emergency Response Division of Field Operations Program, and Flood Hazardous Mitigation and Right-to-Know Division of Environmental Planning and Analysis Program in Jan. 2001.
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Office of Operations, Services, and Administration in Jan. 2001.
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Office of Operational Services and Administration, effective Sept. 1, 1997.
Renamed Office of Budget and Financing in Feb. 2007.
Reorganized as Office of Budget and Infrastructure Finance in July 2009.
Under the Water Management Administration, reformed as Compliance Program in March 2007.
Under Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach, reorganized in June 2006 as Office of Education and International Outreach.
Reformed as Office of Legislation and Policy in Feb. 2007.
The Office of Permitting and Customer Services began as the Office of Special Programs in April 2003. Formerly under the Office of Secretary, Special Programs moved under Programs in January 2004; under Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach in June 2004; and under the Assistant Secretary in February 2007. This office formerly oversaw the Environmental Permits Service Center. They both were phased out in July 2009.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Information Management and Technology in July 1999.
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Planning, Recycling and Outreach Program in July 1999.
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Office of Planning, Recycling and Outreach Services in Aug. 1999.
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in July 1998.
Under Waste Management Administration, functions absorbed within Oil Control Program by Permits and Support Division in 2004.
Renamed Permitting and Customer Services in Feb. 2007.
Renamed Business Operations in 2004.
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Permits and Support Division within Oil Control Program in April 1997.
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Human Resources and moved to Operations in June 2004.
Staff: Robert P. Rushlow (410) 537-4023; e-mail: rrushlow@mde.state.md.us
Gary T. Setzer, Chair
Pamela G. Beidle; Kim L. Coble; Robert P. Gaudette; Margaret G. McHale, Esq.; Richard W. Meehan; Michele Merkel; Susan Mitchell; Doldon W. Moore, Jr.; John Nichols; Gail W. Owings; Margaret B. Podlich; Edward R. Reilly; William P. Seib; Lawrence R. Tom; Edward A. Tudor; Brandon S. Weems; Rob Welsh; Susan K. Zellers.
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Recycling, Marketing, and Operations Program in Aug. 2003.
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized within Recycling, Marketing and Operations Program as Recycling and Marketing Division in Jan. 2004.
Under Office of Secretary, phased out in Dec. 2002.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions absorbed by Office of Planning, Fiscal and Support Services in Dec. 1996.
Renamed Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach in June 2004.
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Water Supply Program in July 1999.
Renamed Office of Communications in 1996.
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to other units within Recycling, Marketing and Operations Program in Jan. 2004.
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Quality Assurance and Data Management Division in Jan. 2000.
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Radioactive Materials Licensing and Compliance Division in Jan. 1997.
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized as Recycling and Operations Program in March 2005.
Under Waste Management Administration, functions taken over by Office of Planning, Recycling, and Outreach Services in Aug. 1999.
Under Recycling and Operations Program of Waste Management Administration, Eastern Shore and Western Maryland regional offices closed due to budget constraints in May 2006.
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized as Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Sept. 2000
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to Hazardous Waste Program and Planning, Recycling, and Outreach Program in Sept. 2000.
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, incorporated into Central Services Division in Dec. 2003.
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to Design and Certification Division, and Compliance Enforcement and Data Management Division in Oct. 2000.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Bacteriological Assessments Division in Feb. 2004.
In May 2002, its functions transferred to Director of Policy and Management within Office of Secretary.
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Source Protection and Administration Division within Public Drinking Water Program in 1996.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Fishkill Investigation Section within Emergency Operations Program in 1998.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Intensive Survey Section of Water Quality Monitoring Division under Field Operations Program in July 2000.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Engineering and Technical Assistance Division within Public Drinking Water Program in 1996.
Restructured as Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.
In July 2009, renamed Land Management Administration.
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in 1996.
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in 1996.
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Wastewater Permits Program in July 1999.
Under Office of Budget and Finance, restructured as Engineering and Capital Projects Program in July 2009.
Under Science Services Administration, renamed Field Services Program in Aug. 2007.
Under Water Supply Program, restructured as Source Protection and Appropriation Division in Feb. 2004.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Watershed and Nontidal Modeling Division in Feb. 2004.
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Planning and Outreach Division in Jan. 2001.
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