MDEnvironment
Maryland Department of the Environment
Volume V, No. 10
February 2002
Alternative fuels arrive in Maryland Department
Use of E85 fuel for vehicles issues drought
expands when area station’s
new pump opened for business warning for
By Bob Maddox
Maryland expanded the use of alternative fuels for ve-
parts of state
hicles in November, when an area Chevron station on Route Continued dryness forces
198 in Laurel began selling E85 fuel. declaration in central, eastern Md.
E85, made with 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gaso-
line, is an alternative fuel with many environmental and eco- By Richard J. McIntire
nomic benefits. Ethanol is a clean-burning, renewable, do- In response to below normal precipi-
mestically produced fuel made from agricultural products tation for the past four months, the Mary-
such as corn (sugar cane, barley and wheat are also used). land Department of the Environment
Using E85 reduces the emissions of carbon monoxide, car- (MDE) announced that the drought sta-
bon dioxide (a major contributor to global warming) and par- tus for central Maryland and the Eastern
ticulate matter. Shore is changing from a “Drought
The Laurel Chevron station can now offer the fuel through Watch” to a “Drought Warning.”
a grant from the United States Department of Energy (U.S. Western Maryland remains in a
DOE) to support federal and state energy policies to expand “Drought Watch.” Continued precipita-
the use of alternative fuels and reduce U.S. reliance on for- tion deficits could lead to water supply
eign fuels. concerns for certain Maryland public
Fuel blends of gasoline and 10 percent ethanol (E10) have water systems, domestic well owners and
been available for the past two decades. Nationwide, many other users. A drought warning is the
agriculture organizations see promotion of ethanol fuels as second stage in the State’s Drought
a boon to farmers who grow the crops to be used in ethanol Management Plan.
production. Increasing precipitation deficits have
The first station on the East Coast to offer E85 is a Citgo caused stream flows and ground water
station on Joyce Lane in Arlington, Va., which opened in levels to become even lower in Decem-
May 2000 using the same DOE grant funds. Presently, there ber than in November, resulting in a
are just over 100 E85 fuel stations nationwide, but there are change from “Drought Watch” to
efforts across the country to establish a national E85 infra- “Drought Warning” for central Maryland
structure so consumers can travel anywhere and refuel with and the Eastern Shore. Above average
E85. precipitation is needed during the next
Nine additional E85 locations are planned for installation MDENVIRONMENT PHOTO BY BOB MADDOX
quarter to improve the current hydrologic
in Maryland over the next two to three years, including An- conditions.
This Chevron station in Laurel is now selling E85 fuel, an alternative
napolis, Gaithersburg and Baltimore, according to Dale MDE, which regulates public water
to gasoline made with 85 percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline, an
See FUEL, Page 4 alternative fuel with many environmental and economic benefits. See DROUGHT, Page 6
In this
Guide addresses leaking oil tanks — Page 3
Impaired waters list arrives soon — Page 5
edition... Inspector earns annual award — Page 12 Visit MDEs website at:
http://www.mde.state.md.us
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MDEnvironment
Industrial Towel Supply Inc. honored
Company dries up
February 2002
chemical use, helps
MDEnvironment is a monthly
newspaper published by the Mary-
to save environment
land Department of the Environ-
By Laura Armstrong
ment. Information contained
within this publication is not in- Industrial Towel Supply, Inc. (ITSI) is a
tended to fulfill any legal or regu- privately owned, independent, industrial
latory community information re- laundry and textile rental company located
quirement. in Laurel, Md. ITSI provides uniform rent-
als and sales, shop towel and print towel
Parris N. Glendening, Governor
Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, service, entrance mat and logo mat service,
Lieutenant Governor table linen rentals, restroom services, per-
Jane T. Nishida, Secretary sonalized embroidered apparel services
Merrylin Zaw-Mon, Deputy Secretary and safety apparel to businesses through-
Denise Ferguson-Southard, Assistant out the mid-Atlantic region.
Secretary Over the last five years, the company
John S. Verrico, Acting Director of
has made a number of equipment and pro-
Communications
Tracy P. Newman, Managing Editor cessing changes that have greatly im-
Editorial Board Members proved the efficiency of their operations
Don Jackson, Director and benefited the environment. In 1997,
Environmental Permits Service Center ITSI installed a dissolved air flotation
Bob Maddox, Public Participation Coordina- wastewater treatment system to replace a
tor, Air & Radiation Management chemical precipitation system. That same MDENVIRONMENT PHOTO BY LAURA ARMSTRONG
Visty Dalal, Division Chief, Technical and Jerry Blucher, left, general manager, and Mark Carter, executive vice president,
year a new hot water system was installed
Regulatory Services Administration
and the company changed from manually pictured in front of ITSI’s new commercial washers. The company was named Member
Reider J. White, Public Outreach Coordina-
tor, Air and Radiation Management input powdered chemicals to an automatic of the Month for January 2002 by the Businesses for the Bay.
Administration injection system for liquid washroom
Theresa Capobianco, Outreach Coordinator, chemicals. In 1999, the company installed a from 190,000 per week to 250,000 per week. sorbed by the Laurel, Md., facility.)
Water Management Administration water recycling system, which allows for
Joe Herb, Graphic Artist, Technical and 100 percent use of recycled water on prod- • Washroom labor has decreased by 67 • Additional productive labor savings
Regulatory Services Administration percent (from 18 to 6 people). of 100 percent in Front Royal, Va., (from 3
ucts such as shop towels and floor mats,
Fran Stierstorfer, Chief, Public
and up to 50 percent on many other prod- to 0 people) and 63 percent in Seaford, Del.
Information and Outreach Services
Waste Management Administration ucts. • Water use at the Laurel facility has de- (from 8 to 3 people).
Barbara Rodgers, Division Chief, In 2001, the company employed a sys- creased by 25 percent, or by an average of
Administrative and Employee Services tem that ensures the precise measurement 115,000 gallons per day to 85,000 gallons Congratulations to ITSI for achieving
Administration of chemicals used in the wastewater treat- per day. these significant savings in water and
Pat Coll, Management Associate, ment process. At the same time, the com- energy consumption and in the efficient
Administrative and Employee Services • Natural gas use has decreased by 25 use of detergents and other chemicals.
pany has installed an entire new washroom
Adminstration
system, which features state-of-the-art percent, or by an average of 9,000 therms Their success is further evidence that
Contributing Writers: technology in the laundering process in- per month. good environmental management and
Darshana Patel, WAS Matt Rowe, TARSA cluding an upgraded liquid washroom business results go hand in hand.
Andrew Gosden, EPSC Bill Schmidt, WAS chemical injection system. • Front Royal, Va. utilities decreased by For more information on Businesses for
Laura Armstong, EPSC George Kellar, WMA All of these improvements have led to 85 percent. (Production has been com- the Bay, a free voluntary pollution pre-
Ed Larrimore, WMA considerable operating efficiencies for ITSI. pletely absorbed by the Laurel, Maryland vention recognition program for organi-
These efficiencies include: facility.) zations located in the Chesapeake Bay
For the Record Section
watershed, contact Laura Armstrong at
Meetings and Hearings Calendar
Joane Mueller, Production Coord. • Total operating hours of the Laurel fa- • Seaford, Del., utilities decreased by MDE 410-631-4119, or April Marcy at
Contributors: cility have decreased by 30 percent (from more than 50 percent to date, with more Businesses for the Bay, 1-800-968-7229,
Gail Castleman, WAS Ta-shon Yu, WMA 85 hours to 60 hours per week) while the savings still to be realized. (Nearly 85 per- ext. 719. You may also sign up for the
Bob Daniel, EPSC Jim Metz, WAS total pounds processed have increased cent of the production nearly has been ab- program on line at www.b4bay.org.
Bob Maddox, ARMA Debbie Kasrai,WMA
News Briefs
Shannon Heafey, ARMA
Melody Thrower, WMA
Enforcement& Compliance Notes
Bernard Penner, Office of the Secretary Firm faces major lead charges est apartment owner by revenue in the na- hazards such as chipping or peeling paint.
Contributors: tion, operates about 1,600 properties includ- Low-level lead poisoning in children can
Angelo Bianca, ARMA A Denver-based company will test and
remove lead-based paint hazards from more ing 304,000 apartment units in 48 states and cause IQ deficiencies, reading and learn-
Frank Courtright, ARMA
Frank Whitehead, ARMA than 130,000 apartments nationwide in the Washington, D.C. Some of those units are ing disabilities, impaired hearing, reduced
Regina Rochez, WAS Jack Bowen,WMA largest-ever lead disclosure settlement, ac- in Prince George’s and Montgomery attention spans, hyperactivity and other
cording to a Jan. 17 Denver Post article. County, Maryland. behavior problems. At high levels, lead can
All original content is copyright MDE. For Apartment Investment and Management Lead-based paint, if properly maintained, damage a child’s kidneys and central ner-
reprint permission, comments or will also pay $129,580 in fines for allegedly is generally not a hazard. But chipping, vous system and cause anemia, convul-
inquiries contact: failing to warn tenants that their homes may peeling or cracking paint can be harmful - sions and even death, according to HUD.
Richard J. McIntire, Editor-in-Chief
contain lead-based paint hazards in a vol- especially to young children - if it is in- Oil spill killed at least 500 water-
2500 Broening Highway gested or inhaled. HUD estimates nearly
Baltimore, MD 21224
untary settlement with the U.S. Department fowl
of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 64 million homes, or three-quarters of the
rmcintire@mde.state.md.us
homes built before 1978, contain some lead- Four reports identifying bird injuries from
(410) 631-3012 and the Environmental Protection Agency.
The company, which is the second-larg- based paint. Of those, about 25 million have See BRIEFS, Page 3
February 2002-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 3
New guide targets leaking oil tanks
Document will assist homeowners with tank problems
By Darshana Patel
The Maryland Department of the Envi-
Ask
ronment (MDE) Oil Control Program re-
cently announced the availability of a new
guide document to assist homeowners
faced with leaking residential underground
heating oil tanks. By Andrew Gosden
Leaking underground heating oil tanks This column is focused on questions
can impact drinking water, cause vapor concerning business environmental com-
problems in homes, and delay transfers of pliance issues. Since many questions
property. The Oil Control Program devel- may require more space than is available
oped the guidance document because of to answer fully, these answers will often
an increase in the number of releases from provide contact information for more
underground residential heating oil stor- detailed information. Please submit your
age tanks. questions to Maryland Department of
This document is designed for the Environment, EPSC – Ask MDE, 2500
homeowners to use upon detection of leak- Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21224.
ing residential underground heating oil You can also e-mail your questions to
storage tanks or abandonment in place of EPSC@mde.state.md.us with Ask MDE
suspected leaking residential heating oil in the subject line. It is not necessary to
tanks. identify yourself or your business. Ques-
“The department has seen an increase tions that are of general interest will be
of leaks from underground heating oil tanks MDENVIRONMENT FILE PHOTO
answered in this column.
at residences across Maryland. This in- A gaping hole in the yard is all that remains of a leaking underground oil tank at the
crease has occurred as the petroleum stor- home of a Maryland resident. MDE officials are hoping a new guide will assist homeowners Q. I am preparing to purchase a new
age systems continue to age,” said Herb who suspect their tanks may be leaking. sheetfed press, what environmental per-
Meade, chief of compliance in MDE’s Oil mits do I need?
Control Program. “MDE intends for this a home, which requires numerous activi- tablish a procedure that will:
guidance to assist a homeowner in their ties to be performed within a short A. The department recently created a
response to a leaking system therefore pre- timeframe. 1. Permit petroleum release investigation new Air Quality General Permit to Con-
venting environmental damage and protect- The discovery of an unknown heating activities to proceed without requiring struct specifically for non-heatset
ing the value of their property.” oil tank, the possible failure of a tank, or MDE’s presence at every site; sheetfed offset lithographic printing
A tank owner must notify MDE of the a tank removal can often result in unan- 2. Guide homeowners as they obtain price presses. If the new press and the rest of
detection or suspicion of a leaking tank ticipated delays in the transference of quotes from contractors; the presses at the facility meet the re-
and have an assessment done to deter- property. 3. Allow homeowners to budget tank re- quirements, you may be eligible for cov-
mine the extent of contamination. The The guidance document is designed moval, testing and investigation activities; erage under this General Permit. If the
required assessment determines the im- to eliminate such delays. Furthermore, and new press is a non-heatset sheetfed off-
pact of the heating oil leak on localized this guidance can be used by the home- 4. Protect the environment and public set lithographic press and it has a roller
soil, groundwater, and whether heating owner to document site conditions upon health and safety. width that is less than 18 inches, then an
oil vapors or liquids have traveled into tank closure for future sale or refinanc- This new guidance document can be air permit for this press is not required.
living spaces of the home or neighbor- ing, even in cases where a test failure obtained by calling MDE’s Oil Control Pro- Since the general permit can cover mul-
ing homes. has not occurred or a release is not sus- gram at (800) 633-6101 ext. 3443 or by visit- tiple presses at a facility some of the re-
Heating oil tank testing or tank removal pected. ing the MDE web page at quirements apply to the facility. To be
is commonly associated with the sale of The intent of this guidance is to es- www.mde.state.md.us. eligible for coverage the facility must
meet the following requirements:
• The facility has only non-heatset
BRIEFS Continued from Page 2 sheetfed offset lithographic printing
presses;
the April 2000 pipeline oil spill into the when the spill occurred, including ruddy herons that were nesting in the area at the • The facility uses 1,000 gallons or less
Patuxent River were released Jan. 14 by the ducks, grebes, buffleheads, cormorants, time of the spill. Oiled adults can contami- of fountain solution concentrate per
Commerce Department’s National Oceanic osprey, great blue herons, and bald eagles. nate incubating eggs, resulting in the death year;
and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Roughly 109 oiled birds were recovered, of developing embryos. Results indicated • The facility does not use clean-up
the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), treated, and released back into the wild af- effects on these nesting birds were mini- solvents or fountain solution concen-
and the Maryland Departments of Environ- ter the spill. Many more oiled birds were mal. trates that contain methylene chloride
ment and Natural Resources. observed but could not be retrieved. Oil- The reports are part of the Natural Re- (CAS# 75-09-2), heavy aliphatic petro-
The four reports examine injury to ing of bird feathers can lead to hypother- source Damage Assessment (NRDA) be- leum distillate (CAS# 64741-41-9), or
ospreys, great blue herons, bald eagles, and mia, stress, starvation, and death. ing conducted cooperatively by the trustee dipropylene glycol butyl ether (CAS#
waterfowl and were completed as part of a Observations of waterfowl, the spilled agencies and the responsible parties. The 29911-28-2).
natural resource damage assessment to oil, and dead birds recovered immediately goal of a NRDA is to restore natural re-
identify and restore natural resources in- after the spill led the trustees to estimate sources and services injured by the release This means that a single heatset or web
jured from the oil spill. The studies con- that 500 birds died, most of which were of oil. Data from the bird reports will aid in fed press at the facility where this press
clude that roughly 500 birds died as a re- ruddy ducks. In addition, approximately identifying restoration projects for ruddy will be installed makes you ineligible for
sult of the oil spill at Pepco’s Chalk Point 400 ruddy ducks were estimated to have ducks and other waterfowl. Other studies coverage under this permit. Non-heatset
Generating Facility near Benedict, Mary- been lost through subsequent effects on are underway to identify the scope of inju- presses include presses that use ultra-
land. future populations. ries to wetlands, wildlife (including terra- violet (UV) or infrared (IR) cured inks and
Surveys indicated that more than 1,000 Three studies evaluated reproductive pins and muskrats), and aquatic resources coatings. If the facility does not qualify
birds were located in the impacted areas injury to eagles, ospreys, and great blue See NEWS, Page 6 See ASK, Page 12
Page 4-MDENVIRONMENT-February 2002
Energy security, cleaner air: A combination that works
By Reider White tration (ARMA). Lipinski notes that MDE can be found at MEA’s page on the Internet more businesses and consumers to switch
America is dramatically dependent on and other state agencies are helping in this at: www.energy.state.md.us/ to alternative fuels and by strongly urging
imported oil, relying on an all-time high of effort by adding a number of CNG (com- incentive.htm#INCENTIVE ACT. MEA local drivers to alter their driving habits.
56 percent of its oil from abroad. Recent pressed natural gas) and flex-fuel cars to also administers an Alternative Fuel Ve- Participating in this effort may be easier
terrorist attacks have increased concerns their own fleets. Flex fuel cars are vehicles hicles Program that encourages the use of than expected. Many Americans may be
about the vulnerability of the nation’s fuel that can run on several fuel sources such vehicles that operate on natural gas and driving flex-fuel vehicles, vehicles that can
supply and the urgent need for energy se- as gasoline or CNG. other low-pollution fuels. Learn more about run on unleaded gasoline and/or E-85 (85
curity. Several programs supported by According to Marcia Ways, division that program at: www.energy.state.md.us/ percent ethanol and 15 percent gasoline),
MDE and the Clean Cities Coalition can chief for the Engineering Division in M E A / E N G P R O G / and not know it. For instance, most newer
help with energy security while having ben- ARMA’s Mobile Sources Program, all lo- ALTFUELS.HTM#Vehicles Program. Ford Tauruses, Ranger pickups, Sport
eficial effects on air quality in the state. cal drivers can contribute to energy secu- Increased use of homegrown and domes- Tracs, and Explorers are flex-fuel vehicles,
The Maryland Department of the Envi- rity and cleaner air by taking a few simple tically produced alternative fuels, starting as well as most Chrysler, Dodge and Ply-
ronment ’s (MDE) Mobile Sources Program, steps to reduce their fuel consumption. at the local level, enhances energy secu- mouth minivans, Isuzu Hombre pickups,
in partnership with the Baltimore Metro- Properly inflated tires and “trip chaining,” rity, strengthens the economy by keeping Mazda B3000 pickups, Chevy S-10 and
politan Clean Cities Coalition is joining with or doing several errands on one trip, can more fuel dollars at home and helps clear Sonoma pickups, and Chevy Suburbans,
other Clean Cities Coalitions across cut fuel use. the air. Tahoes, Yukons, Yukon XLs and Ava-
America to step up efforts to increase en- “For example, if you need to take the kids The Baltimore Metropolitan Clean Cities lanches. However, to be sure, check for a
ergy security and bolster the American to school, pick up groceries and stop at the Coalition is one of approximately 80 coali- flex-fuel decal behind the fuel door of the
economy by cutting our dependence on post office, plan to do it all at once rather tions in the United States working to pro- vehicle. Log on to www.fueleconomy.gov
imported oil. than making separate trips,” Ways said. mote the use of alternative fuel vehicles to find out if a specific car is a flex-fuel
In Baltimore, the Clean Cities Coalition is Maryland Gov. Parris N. Glendenning has (AFVs). Now, almost a decade old, the vehicle and to learn how to reduce fuel
asking local businesses to support this ef- also taken groundbreaking measures that Clean Cities Program has already put more costs. Drivers who own or buy flex-fuel
fort by switching to domestically produced directly address energy consumption than 115,000 AFVs on the roads, 1,500 of cars and trucks should use E-85 if the fuel
alternative fuels, and is urging drivers to through the Maryland Clean Energy Incen- which are in Maryland. Coalitions have also is available.
take simple steps to cut fuel use. tive Act, which grants state tax credits and worked to stimulate and support the con- Businesses and individuals interested in
Driving properly maintained vehicles tax exemptions for specified electric and struction of fueling stations throughout the learning more about the Clean Cities Pro-
and purchasing alternative fuel vehicles are hybrid electric vehicles. Maryland was the country for vehicles that run on a wide va- gram and how they can help reduce depen-
tangible ways in which individual citizens first state in the nation to provide its citi- riety of fuels including compressed natural dence on imported oil are urged to call their
can help, according to Ron Lipinski, pro- zens with such a financial incentive, which gas (CNG) and ethanol (E85). Now the Bal- local Clean Cities Coalition on the Clean
gram manager for Mobile Sources in MDE’s is administered by the Maryland Energy timore Metropolitan Clean Cities Coalition Cities hotline at (800)-CCITIES or visit
Air and Radiation Management Adminis- Administration (MEA). More information hopes to extend its reach by encouraging www.ccities.doe.gov.
FUEL MDE, Wicomico County work on recycling video
Continued from Page 1
Baxter, assistant director of the Maryland By Bill Schmidt
Energy Administration. and Darshana Patel
“The DOE awarded Maryland Maryland Department of the Envi-
$330,000 for installation of these sta- ronment (MDE), in collaboration with
tions,” Baxter said. “The DOE grants Wicomico County Department of
along with funds from other sources Public Works (DPW) and cable
gives the state over half a million dollars channel Access 26, has been work-
to expand the E85 infrastructure. Expan- ing on an environmental education
sion of the E85 infrastructure is consis- project.
tent with Governor Glendening’s clean Access 26, a Wicomico County
energy goals.” cable channel, developed the idea of
While E85 is not compatible with a video series to educate residents
most motor vehicles, there are several about waste reduction and recycling.
vehicles available at dealerships capable Videotaping began August 2001 and
of running on E85, 100 percent gasoline focused on the county’s rising recy-
or any combination in between. cling rates, expanding recycling pro-
These vehicles are known as flexible grams and market development for
fuel vehicles (FFVs) and include every recyclables.
Chrysler 3.3 liter minivan, certain trim lev- Other information covered in the
els of the Ford Taurus and Ranger, series includes recycling locations,
Chevrolet S-10 pickups and the GMC implementing special recycling
MDENVIRONMENT PHOTO BY BILL SCHMIDT
Sonoma. Automakers are expected to in- projects such as concrete recycling,
Assistant Landfill Manager Paul Tomaszewski helps a Wicomico resident
crease FFV offerings in future model and operating a regional materials
with an old television at an eCycling event in Wicomico County on Nov. 17,
years. Most vehicles manufactured dur- recycling facility on the Lower Shore.
2001 where 2.64 tons of out-dated electronics were collected.
ing the past two decades can operate on The final phase of the video series
concentrated on opportunities to re- Wicomico County DPW Director Rai and contact Craig Twilley at (410) 546-
a fuel blend of 10 percent ethanol.
duce waste. Composting yard Sharma, DPW Landfill Manager Ken 3670 with questions.
To learn more about E85 fuel and flex-
waste, shopping SMART (Save Townsend, and MDE’s Waste Manage- For more information on recycling
ible fuel vehicles, visit the National Etha-
Money And Reduce Trash), buying ment Administration, Regional Manager in Maryland, consult the MDE website
nol Vehicle Coalition website at:
recycled content materials, and elec- Bill Schmidt, provided technical assis- at www.mde.state.md.us. Direct any
www.e85fuel.com.
tronics recycling through Maryland’s tance to Access 26 videographer, Craig questions on recycling in Wicomico
This site provides links to the
eCycling Project are all opportunities Twilley. County to DPW Director Rai Sharma
automakers that produce flexible fuel
that were discussed in the videos. Look for the video series on Access 26 at (410) 548-4810.
vehicles and the agriculture groups that
produce E85 fuel.
February 2002-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 5
MDE to release list of impaired state waters eCycling
By Matthew Rowe oped by MDE for six environmental param- undetermined pollutant; have a completed
Section 303(d) of the 1972 Federal Clean
Water Act (CWA) requires that states, terri-
program
eters this year, including pH, sediments, dis-
solved oxygen in stratified lakes, toxics, bac-
TMDL or those waters which have been re-
moved from the list. “The new multi-part list
tories and authorized tribes regularly pub-
making
lish lists of surface waters that fail to meet
Water Quality Standards (WQS). In compli-
teria in shellfish harvesting waters and
biocriteria. These methodologies were based
upon state WQS and were made available
will make it easier for the public to under-
stand the status of a given waterbody, and
will allow the department to better identify
ance with the CWA, the Maryland Depart-
ment of the Environment (MDE) will soon be
releasing an updated Draft 2002 303(d) List
an impact
for public review. Another listing methodol-
ogy for combined and sanitary sewer over-
flows will also be submitted for public re-
data gaps and target future water quality
monitoring efforts,” Grove said.
Lastly, MDE developed a new database,
of Maryland’s impaired surface waters for
public review.
in state
view with the Draft 2002 303(d) List. These
draft methodologies are intended to stan-
which links monitoring data results to 303(d)
listings. This, in conjunction with the listing
Water bodies on the 303(d) list may re- dardize the decision-making process for de- methodologies, will allow the state to readily
quire clean up plans based on what are termining water body impairmentand 303(d) supply concerned parties, upon request, with By Darshana Patel
known as Total Maximum Daily Loads listing which will promote consistency and the whole range of monitoring data and de- In an effort to help homeowners
(TMDLs). TMDLs, which are also developed transparency in listing decisions. cision-making used to identify and list im- and small businesses clean out their
by MDE, and approved by the federal Envi- “Explaining these listing methodologies paired waters. This effort was critical to im- storage sheds and answer the ques-
ronmental Protection Agency (EPA) are a enhance public participation in, and under- proving stakeholder confidence in the 303(d) tion of how to properly recycle elec-
calculation of the maximum amount of a pol- standing of, the 303(d) listing program and process since 303(d) listing can have signifi- tronics, Maryland Department of the
lutant that a waterbody can receive and still establishes a clearer picture of the decision- cant regulatory and economic ramifications. Environment (MDE), neighboring
meet water quality standards, and an alloca- making framework for 303(d) listings. These MDE, in employing these many changes states’ agencies, and industry part-
tion of that amount to the pollutant’s sources. methodologies are also being continually re- in its 303(d) listing process this year believes ners launched the eCycling Project.
MDE has made several refinements to the evaluated and improved, and with full public this will improve the state’s overall water The eCycling Project aims to find
303(d) listing process this year. These in- participation, will evolve to incorporate new quality planning efforts. In establishing a a sustainable way to remove end-
clude: (1) encouraging increased stakeholder scientific advances or revised WQS,” said more comprehensive public participation pro- of-life computer equipment and tele-
involvement in the list development process; Robin Grove, director of MDE’s Technical cess it hopes to obtain increased local per- visions from the municipal waste
(2) developing standardized listing method- and Regulatory Services Administration. spectives on water quality issues. The newly stream.
ologies for use in determining water body MDE has voluntarily incorporated new adopted process will also improve the utili- “Some of the items looked to be
impairment; (3) coordinating closely with the EPA guidance for the multi-part list in order zation of scientific advances in listing deci- over 50 years old. One TV looked
Department of Natural Resources to synchro- to improve the state’s water quality tracking, sions and improve coordination among state, like it had been kept in a barn or
nize State water quality improvement pro- planning and monitoring. In a departure from federal, local, and non-governmental stake- chicken coop,” said Tammy Vass,
grams and streamline collection of water qual- past 303(d) listing practices, Maryland now holders. an administrative assistant with
ity monitoring data; (4) adopting new EPA will not only list those water bodies which The end result of these efforts will be an Harford County Public Works, at an
guidance for 303(d) listing; and, (5) improv- may require a TMDL, but will also list those improved understanding of the state’s water eCycling collection event in Harford
ing water quality planning and tracking waters that fit into one of several other cat- quality, which will help us all determine what County.
through the development of a 303(d) listing egories, including those that have insuffi- we must do, working together, to achieve a Through four eCycling events in
database that links actual water quality moni- cient data to make a water quality impairment cleaner, safer environment for our children Harford, Wicomico and Worcester
toring data to listed water bodies. determination; are expected to meet stan- and a healthy, productive Chesapeake Bay. counties late last year, about 13.5
Draft listing methodologies were devel- dards by the next list; are impaired by an tons of electronics were collected
from 245 Marylanders. More
eCycling events are planned this
Understanding the process can lead to grant, loan success winter and spring, especially during
Earth Week 2002.
By George Keller CPPD actively solicits over 1,500 recipi- as well as readiness to proceed, CPPD deter- There is growing concern about the
The Capital Program Planning Division ents. The solicitation process actually be- mines projects eligibility for loan and/or grant disposal of televisions and comput-
(CPPD) of the Water Management Adminis- gins in June. CPPD prepares a draft letter, funding. ers since they add volume to mu-
tration is in the process of developing an which is sent to Grants and Loans and Project Projects eligible for funding under the nicipal waste streams. In Maryland,
annual Solicitation for the Drinking Water Management Divisions within Water Qual- DWSRF Program are placed on the project pri- outdated computers and old televi-
State Revolving Loan (DWSRF) and Water ity Infrastructure Program (WQIP) as well as ority list for which projects are selected for in- sions account for 150,000 tons of
Supply Financial Assistance Programs. to Water Supply Program and Water Quality clusion in the draft DWSRF IUP. The IUP de- waste annually, based on Environ-
Local governments, municipalities, as well Financing Administration (WQFA) for com- scribes how federal and state funds for the mental Protection Agency (EPA) es-
as some private water systems have the op- ments. CPPD works closely with these divi- DWSRF Program will be used in the state. Based timates.
portunity to request financial assistance from sions and programs and relies on their input on project eligibility, priority ranking, user cost Nationally, more than 20 million
this program to help defray their costs. The for the success of the solicitation. The re- affordability, project cost-effectiveness and personal computers became ob-
loan funds for capital improvements are tar- view process is generally completed by De- readiness to proceed, MDE offers applicants solete in 1998 and only 14 percent
geted to both publicly and privately owned cember. CPPD mails updated packages to the financial assistance in the form of grants or low of these were reused or recycled.
community water systems and non-profit applicants by January. By March, WQIP interest loans, subject to federal and state fund Most of these computers were
non-community water systems. Only public expects to receive responses from the appli- appropriations and approval by the Board of thrown away or remained in stor-
systems are eligible for grant funds. Eligible cants. Public Works. age with other outdated electron-
projects include treatment plant upgrades, Upon the receipt of the pre-applications, If applicants accept proposed low interest ics.
water distribution system improvements, well each applicant is sent a confirmation letter. loan financing and projects fall within the Projections indicate that more
development, and finished water storage All projects are logged into the Project Prior- fundable range, they are included in the in- than 63 million personal computers
tanks. Projects that are primarily to service ity List (PPL) Database. Water Supply Pro- tended use plan. CPPD then sets a date for a are to be retired nationally in 2003.
growth are not eligible for this funding. gram, WQIP and WQFA rate and rank all public hearing, which is usually held in May The average lifespan of a Pentium-
The solicitation of pre-applications is the projects for public health, compliance ben- or June. Following the public hearing, the class computer is currently about
first step in the development of the annual efits and financial capacity. WQIP also re- draft IUP is sent to the U.S. Environmental three years and falling, meaning that
Intended Use Plan (IUP) and Capital Bond views all projects for consistency with the Protection Agency for the final review and the problem of obsolete electronics
Bill request. Drinking Water Revolving Loan Maryland Economic Growth, Resource Pro- approval. Adopted IUP and PPL will serve will only keep growing.
Program funds will be available October 1, tection, and Planning Act of 1992 and the as the guides for upcoming year annual Bond Another reason there is growing
2002 and grants funds for the Water Supply Smart Growth-Priority Funding Areas Act of Bill Request for state grant and low interest
See COMPUTERS, Page 11
Grant Program will be available July 1, 2003. 1997. Based on projects rating and ranking loan funding.
Page 6-MDENVIRONMENT-February 2002
Stevensville Middle students dig mining class
By Ed Larrimore underground mines.”
Staff of the Maryland Department of “What is reclamation?” received the
the Environment’s (MDE) Mining Pro- response of “putting the ground back
gram recently made the move from pro- to the way it was before” with some
viding teachers with minerals educa- adding “or you will get a fine.” When
tion information into the classroom to asked about what is mined in Mary-
doing the teaching themselves. land the answers got much more cre-
Molly Gary spent a day at ative ranging from diamonds, gold and
Stevensville Middle School on Kent silver to coal. Thankfully there was
Island teaching the entire sixth grade not too much disappointment when
class about mining, reclamation and they found out mostly coal, rocks, sand
the every day uses of minerals. and gravel are mined in Maryland.
After five, one-hour sessions, about After the discussion about mining
240 of the school’s 11-year-old stu- and reclamation, the students worked
dents had learned what minerals are together in groups on an activity
mined in Maryland, how mining works called, “It’s in the bag,” which chal-
and what kind of equipment MDE lenges the students to match every-
uses. day objects such as ceramic tile, a rub-
The kids participated in discussion ber band, steel wool and a piece of
about the importance of reclamation chewing gum with the rock or mineral
and being good stewards of the land. found in the item. Students were pro-
“To aid in discussion and help the vided paper bags containing the ob-
MDENVIRONMENT PHOTO BY MOLLY GARY
children visualize the subject, I even Students from Stevensville Middle School on Kent Island, Md., work together on a hands jects as well as worksheets and infor-
used a PowerPoint presentation with on activity identifying minerals in everyday products mation on some common rocks and
pictures of active mining sites, vari- minerals to aid them.
ous types of reclamation and all of the these bright, well-behaved students ence teachers have laid a good foun- “They asked a lot of questions
different equipment you find at a quickly grasped the idea that we use dation for the children, which made throughout the day and there was a
mine,” Gary said. minerals every day in many ways and teaching them easier and more enjoy- high level of participation. Even find-
Core samples from the Lafarge North they are extremely important in our able since they had familiarity with the ing out chewing gum has a coating of
America Texas quarry were shared with lives,” Gary said. “Debra Klobucar, one topic.” limestone on it did not deter many
the students so they could understand of the sixth grade science teachers at When the students were asked “what from continuing to ask for gum,” Gary
the exploration phase of beginning a Stevensville Middle School extended is mining?” the standard answers were said, laughing.
mining operation. the invitation to the Mining Program along the lines of “digging up the “I hope the children enjoyed the day
“Since they already had a good ba- to come and share our knowledge with ground to get minerals and things we as much as the geologist who spent it
sis of what mining and reclamation are, the students. She and the other sci- need” and “there are both surface and with them.”
DROUGHT Continued from Page 1 NEWS
systems, reminds Marylanders that con- evaluate drought indicators—precipita- In addition, state facilities have been Continued from Page 3
serving water is a great idea at any time, tion and stream flow—on a weekly basis working since June of 2000 to assess
but it becomes especially important dur- during this warning stage. their water use and develop plans to re- (fish, shellfish, and benthic organisms). The
ing periods of prolonged reduced rain- Ground water levels and reservoir lev- duce water use by 10 percent by 2010. full reports from the studies are available at:
fall. Water utilities and homeowners are els will continue to be tracked monthly. state facilities are now beginning to www.darp.noaa.gov/neregion/chalkpt.htm and
particularly encouraged to detect and The City of Baltimore is preparing to implement water conservation measures at Pepco’s Community Center located at 30383
repair all leaks to reduce the unneces- tap the Susquehanna River as drought outlined in their plans. MDE has also Three Notch Road in Charlotte Hall, Maryland.
sary loss of water. conditions have caused their reservoirs requested large water utilities in Mary- Proving ground expedites
Homeowners are encouraged to con- to drop to 61 percent of capacity. The land to audit their water use and develop gas cleanup
duct a water audit to determine places city has asked residents to voluntarily water conservation plans if their water On Jan. 18 Maryland Department of he Envi-
for water savings. (See MDE’s website restrict water use. Although the Potomac losses exceed 10 percent of total water ronment, U.S. Army and U.S. Environmental
at: www.mde.state.md.us/ River is low for this time of year, flow is use. Protection Agency representatives signed an
waterconservation for detailed informa- still sufficient to meet the needs of the Maryland citizens need to become in- agreement to accelerate the destruction of the
tion.) metropolitan Washington area. Drought creasingly aware of their water use at chemical agents stored at Aberdeen Proving
The following counties are under conditions are also impacting other com- home and at work. MDE recommends that Ground.
“Drought Warning” status: Frederick, munity water systems, and several have citizens take the following voluntary mea- After the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, the Army
Carroll, Baltimore (excluding that part of imposed mandatory water use restric- sures to decrease water use: undertook specific measures to ensure the con-
the county served by the Baltimore City tions for their users. • Repair leaky faucets, toilets or pipes tinued security of the chemical agent stockpile.
water system), Harford, Cecil, Howard Each Maryland county has an assigned • Replace conventional faucets and It also immediately began evaluating additional
(excluding that part of the county served drought coordinator to facilitate re- showerheads with water-efficient ones methods to
by the Baltimore City water system), sponses to changing hydrologic condi- • Turn off the water while brushing reduce the public risk associated with chemi-
Montgomery (excluding that part of the tions and to promote public education your teeth or shaving cal stockpile storage, including methods to ac-
county served by the Washington Sub- about water conservation. MDE has • Only run your dishwasher or wash- celerate stockpile destruction. The Army and
urban Sanitary Commission), Kent, been routinely updating the county ing machine with a full load its contractor team are working closely with the
Queen Anne’s, Caroline, Talbot, drought coordinators as conditions • Keep your shower to five minutes or state, regional and local
Dorchester, Wicomico, Somerset, and change. Over the past several months, less officials to determine the safest, most effec-
Worcester. MDE has also promoted water conser- tive way to speed up the disposal process at
The following counties that remain un- vation concepts at public events, and For further information, please visit the Aberdeen facility.
der “Drought Watch” are: Garrett, through radio spots aired by WBAL and MDE’s website at: www.mde.state.md.us/ Under the accelerated program, the mustard
Allegany, and Washington. MDE will WCEI. waterconservation See BLURBS, Page 12
February 2002-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 7
Enforcement & Compliance Notes
--Dec. 15, 2001 to Jan. 15, 2002--
Air & Radiation Management The company has 10 days to request a Waste Management with the full risk reduction standard; en-
meeting to discuss the proposed penalty sure that no persons other than those per-
Administration and 10 days to appeal the Corrective Or-
Administration forming the lead hazard reduction treat-
der. ments are on the premises while the work
Roger Packard, DDS - Montgomery Status: Open (Reference #AQCP 01-10- Calvin and James Reter (Baltimore is done; and pay reasonable temporary re-
County — MDE entered into a Consent 03) County) — MDE issued a Complaint, Or- location costs for tenants if the treatments
Order with Roger Packard, a dentist, on der and Civil Penalty in the amount of exceed one calendar day; refrain from
Dec. 17 to address violations of Maryland’s J.H.G. Contractors - Frederick $6,000 on Dec. 14, against Calvin and evicting or otherwise retaliating against the
radiation regulations discovered during an County — MDE issued a Notice of Pro- James Reter resulting from violations of tenants of the property; within five days of
MDE inspection. The Order requires the posed Civil Penalty in the amount of Maryland’s Oil Pollution Laws. Under the the completion of the lead reduction treat-
payment of a $7,000 penalty. The viola- $6,000 to J.H.G. Contractors on Dec. 20 Order the Reters shall: ments, have the properties inspected by
tions have been corrected. for violating Maryland’s air quality re- • Properly remove the UST sys- an accredited inspector and that a certifi-
Status: Case Closed (Reference #RHP quirements at a construction site where this tems in accordance with COMAR cate is filed by the contractor with MDE
01-12) excavation company was clearing land. 26.10.10.02 -.03; certifying the properties have met full risk
The proposed penalty was based on MDE’s • Provide documentation confirm- reduction standards.
IA Construction Corporation - issuance of a Notice of Violation to JHG ing that a method of monthly release de- Status: Rev. Theodore Jackson and
Worcester County — MDE issued a No- for excessive dust emanating from the con- tection has been in use for the past five Gillis Memorial Community Church, Inc.
tice of Proposed Civil Penalty in the struction project. JHG failed to take the years (from 9/96 to 9/2001); have 10 days to request a hearing on the
amount of $4,800 to IA Construction necessary steps to prevent the dust from • Provide documentation to con- Complaint and Order and 30 days to re-
Corporation’s asphalt production plant on becoming airborne. The company has 10 firm that pollution liability insurance has quest a hearing on the Penalty. (Reference
Dec. 18 for visible emissions violations. days to request a meeting to discuss the been maintained on the two gasoline UST Number 01-30-3612)
The proposed penalty was based on MDE’s proposed penalty. systems on site for the past 5 years;
issuance of two Notices of Violation to the Status: Open (Reference #AQCP 01-25) • Submit a completed registration Andy and Angela Johnson - Cecil
company on two separate days for violat- form for the two 2,000 gallon gasoline UST County (three affected properties) — MDE
ing Maryland’s visible emissions stan- The Berg Corporation - Frederick systems and for all tanks ever owned and issued a Complaint, Order and Penalty on
dards. The company has 10 days to request County — MDE issued a Notice of As- operated at the facility by the Reters; Dec. 26 in the amount of $10,000 against
a meeting to discuss the proposed penalty. sessed Civil Penalty in the amount of • In lieu of removing the two gaso- Andy and Angela Johnson for violating
Status: Open (Reference #AQCP 01-26) $2,750 to The Berg Corporation on Dec. line UST systems, submit a written request Maryland’s Lead Laws. Andy and Angela
20 for violating permit requirements. The for an extension to perform the following: Johnson were ordered to register the prop-
J. V. Wells - Wicomico County — MDE assessed penalty was based on MDE’s is- 1) Test the systems for tightness using erties with MDE and within 30 days and
issued a Notice of Proposed Civil Penalty suance of a Notice of Violation to Berg the precision test method bring 50 percent of the properties into com-
in the amount of $6,000 to J.V. Wells on for noncompliance with Maryland’s air 2) Provide documentation confirming pliance with the full risk reduction stan-
Dec. 18, for visible emissions and permit quality control laws. Berg had operated a the use of a method of monthly release de- dard; ensure that no persons other than
violations at this commercial saw mill. The portable concrete crushing and screening tection those performing the lead hazard reduc-
proposed penalty was based on MDE’s is- plant without first obtaining a permit to 3) Provide documentation confirming tion treatments are on the premises while
suance of a Notice of Violation to the com- construct and a permit to operate. The com- that pollution liability insurance is being the work is done; and pay reasonable relo-
pany for exceeding visible emissions stan- pany has 10 days to request a hearing con- maintained on the three gasoline UST sys- cation costs for tenants if the treatments
dards from a boiler stack and for construct- cerning the assessed penalty. tems exceed one calendar day; refrain from
ing a boiler without obtaining an air qual- Status: Open (Reference #AQCP 01- 4) Provide an environmental assessment, evicting or otherwise retaliating against the
ity construction permit. The company has 17A) as approved by the department, to ensure tenants of the property; within five days of
10 days to request a meeting to discuss the a release has not occurred the completion of the lead reduction treat-
proposed penalty. Eastern Shore Vapor Recovery Vio- 5) Check the cathodic protection system ments, have the properties inspected by
Status: Open (Reference #AQCP 01-27) lations — MDE issued a Corrective Or- on the UST systems to ensure proper op- an accredited inspector and that a certifi-
der and a Proposed Civil Penalty to six eration cate is filed by the contractor with MDE
Maryland and Virginia Milk Produc- Eastern Shore gasoline delivery companies Status: The Reters have 10 days to re- certifying the properties have met full risk
ers Cooperative - Howard County — on Dec.27 for violating air quality vapor quest a hearing on the Complaint and Or- reduction standards.
MDE issued a Corrective Order and a No- recovery requirements. The six companies der and 30 days to request a hearing on the Status: The Johnsons have 10 days to
tice of Proposed Civil Penalty in the violated Maryland’s air quality law by de- Penalty. (Reference Number COV-2002- request a hearing on the Complaint and
amount of $25,000 to Maryland and Vir- livering gasoline to stationary storage tanks 007) Order and 30 days to request a hearing on
ginia Milk Producers Cooperative on Dec. without using vapor recovery equipment, the Penalty. (Reference Number 01-07-
18 for violations of Title 5 Permit Condi- resulting in emissions of volatile organic Rev. Theodore Jackson and Gillis Me- 3882)
tions. The Cooperative failed to submit the compounds to the atmosphere. The six morial Community Church, Inc. - Bal-
annual Compliance Certification, due companies are Ocean City Service Oil, timore City — MDE issued a Complaint, Campco-I, Inc. - (4 properties in Bal-
April 1, and submitted the annual Emis- Samuel Coraluzzo Company, Tri-Gas & Order and Civil Penalty on Dec. 26 in the timore City) — MDE issued a Complaint,
sion Certification four months late. The Oil Company, Service Energy, Eagle amount of $12,500 against Rev. Jackson Order and Penalty on Dec. 26 in the amount
Cooperative has also been late in submit- Transport Corporation and Murphy Trans- and Gillis Memorial Community Church, of $15,000 against Campco-I, Inc. for vio-
ting its Emission Certification for the last port, Inc. The companies have 10 days to Inc. for violating Maryland’s Lead Laws. lating Maryland’s Lead Laws. A child re-
several years. The Corrective Order re- request a meeting to discuss the proposed The Rev. Jackson and Gillis Memorial siding at one of the properties was diag-
quires the Cooperative to submit a proposal penalties. Community Church, Inc. were ordered to nosed with an elevated blood lead level.
specifying plans to ensure future compli- Status: Open (Reference #AQCP 01-10- register the property with MDE and within
ance with these reporting requirements. 01) 30 days bring the property into compliance See NOTES, Page 11
Page 8-MDENVIRONMENT-February 2002
For the Record
The following is a partial list by county Building, Baltimore, Md. 21202. (02-1000) Wa- HERNWOOD LANDFILL - NORTHERN SITE White Plains, Md. 20695. (02DP3211) Groundwa-
of applications received by MDE and other ter permit to replace chlorination facilities and — 10900 Furman Lane, Granite, Md. 21163. ter municipal discharge permit
improve security at the Ashburton Water Filtra- (02DP2635) Surface industrial discharge permit
permitting activity between December 16,
2001 and January 15, 2002. For more in-
tion Plant at Druid Park Drive
HONEYGO RUN RUBBLE LANDFILL —
Frederick
formation on these permits, please contact BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- 10710 Philadelphia Road, Perry Hall, Md. 21128.
MDE’s Environmental Permit Service LIC WORKS — 900 Abel Wolman Municipal (2001-WRF-0338) Solid waste rubble landfill per- BALLENGER CREEK WWTP — 7400
Center at (410) 631-3772. Building, Baltimore, Md. 21202. (02-1003) Sewer- mit Marcie’s Choice Lane, Frederick, Md. 21704. Sew-
age permit to rehabilitate Western Run Interceptor age sludge transportation permit
along Western Run Drive between Pimlico Road and MELVIN BENHOFF SONS, INC. — 4216 North
Allegany Wallis Avenue Point Road, Dundalk, Md. 21222. (2002-OPV-2166) FREDERICK COUNTY LAW ENFORCE-
Oil operations permit for transportation MENT COMPLEX — 101 Airport Drive East,
BERG CORPORATION, THE — 1701 East Frederick, Md. 21701. (2002-OPT-4798) Oil op-
BARTON BUSINESS PARK WWTP — 17207
McMullen Highway, S.W., Cumberland, Md. 21502.
Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21226. (TR6999) An
air permit to construct for one portable concrete
Calvert erations permit for above ground storage tank and
transportation
(02DP3402) Surface municipal discharge permit crusher
SHOPPES AT APPLE GREEN — 2880 Dunkirk FREDERICK NEWS-POST, THE — 200 East
BUFFALO COAL COMPANY, INC. — CITGO MOTIVA BALTIMORE TERMINAL — Way, Dunkirk, Md. 20754. (02DP3400) Groundwa- Patrick St., Frederick, Md. 21705-0578. (TR7025)
Lonaconing, Md. (SM-92-422) Renewal of Permit 2201 Southport Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21226. (2002- ter municipal discharge permit An air permit to construct for modification to
ODS-3480) Surface water discharge for oil terminal printing press
MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
CUMBERLAND — P. O. Box 1702, Cumber land, GRACE DAVISON — 5500 Chemical Road,
Md. 21501. (01-1173) Sewerage permit to upgrade Baltimore, Md. 21226. (TR7027) An air permit to Carroll HERBERT ROHRBAUGH FARM — Bollinger
School Road, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727. Sewage
combined sewer overflow along Howard Street at C construct for one baghouse sludge application on agricultural land
& O Canal
FREEDOM DISTRICT WWTP — 1301 Raincliff
GRACE DAVISON — 5500 Chemical Road, Road, Sykesville, Md. 21784. Sewage sludge trans- RUTH LONG II FARM — 10539 Taneytown
POTOMAC METAL & SUPPLY, INC. — 12003 Baltimore, Md. 21226. (TR7028) An air permit to Pike, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727. Sewage sludge ap-
Siebert Road, S.E., Cumberland, Md. 21502. (6984) portation permit
construct for three cartridge filters plication on agricultural land
An air permit to construct for one paint spray booth
MONTESSORI SOCIETY OF WESTMINSTER,
& cone blast room GRACE DAVISON — 5500 Chemical Road, RUTH LONG III FARM — 15296 Block Of
INC. — P. O. Box 1126, Westminster, Md. 21158.
Baltimore, Md. 21226. (TR7031) An air permit to (01-1178) Water permit to revise design under Frederick Road, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727. Sewage
WESTERNPORT COMBINED SEWER OVER- construct for one dust collector Permit No. 1-16-1099 dated August 23, 2001 sludge application on agricultural land
FLOWS — Three Locations in Westernport, Md.
21562. (02DP3136) Surface municipal discharge LENMAR, INC. — 4701 O’Donnell St., Balti-
permit more, Md. 21224. (TR7033) An air permit to con-
PRIME MANUFACTURING — 577 Union Garrett
Bridge Road, Union Bridge, Md. 21791. (TR6997)
struct for two 6000-gallon mixing tanks An air permit to construct for one coating operation
Anne Arundel MARYLAND MINERALS, INC. — 566 Hoyes
MILLENNIUM INORGANIC CHEMICALS SMITTY’S GARAGE — 7539 Middleburg Road, Sang Run Road, Accident, Md. 21520. (TR7004)
INC. - HAWKINS PT — 3901 Fort Armistead Road, Detour, Md. 21757. (TR7017) An air permit to con- An air permit to construct for one crushing plant
BRANDFORD LLC — Cockeysville, MD (77- Baltimore, Md. 21226. (90DP0164A) Major surface
struct for one paint spray booth
SP-0137-3) Transfer application for a surface industrial discharge permit
mine located on MD Route 175, 2000' west of THOMAS, BENNETT & HUNTER, INC. — 600
Howard
Ridge Road P. FLANIGAN & SONS, INC. — 200 Frankfurst
Ridge Road, Westminster, Md. 21157. (TR7021) An
Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21225. (TR7032) An air per- air permit to construct for one concrete plant
DONALDSON FUNERAL HOME & CREMA- mit to construct for one baghouse BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY INC.-COLUM-
TORY — 1411 Annapolis Road, Odenton, Md. BIA — 9140 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Md.
WINGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE SYSTEMS 21045. (TR7007) An air permit to construct for
21114. (TR7018) an air permit to construct for two QWEST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORA- — 915 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, Md. 21157.
crematories TION — 111 Market Place, Suite 400, Baltimore, one ICP-RIE tool
(TR7010) An air permit to construct for one tire
Md. 21202. (TR7009) An air permit to construct for
buffer BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY, INC.-COLUM-
MILLERSVILLE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL — two emergency generators
389 Burns Crossing Road, Severn, Md. 21144. BIA — 9140 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Md.
(2002-OPV-2134) Oil operations permit for trans- TOSCO CORPORATION - BALTIMORE TER- 21045. (TR7006) An air permit to construct for
portation MINAL — 2155 Northbridge Ave., Baltimore, Md. Cecil one Lift-Off HME900 tool
21226. (2002-ODS-3010) Surface water discharge
NORTHROP GRUMMAN SYSTEMS CORPO- for oil terminal BOOKHAM TECHNOLOGY, INC.-COLUMBIA
IKEA PROPERTIES INC. — 496 West — 9140 Old Annapolis Road, Columbia, Md. 21045.
RATION — 1212 Winterson Road, Linthicum, Md.
21090. (TR7013) An air permit to construct for Germantown Pike, Plymouth MTG., Pa. 19462. (01- (TR7008) An air permit to construct for one PECVD
1175) Sewerage permit to construct a wastewater & RIE tool
modification to G module
Baltimore County pumping station and a force main along MD Route
327, south of MD Route 7 HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUB-
LIC WORKS — 9520 Bendix Road, Columbia, Md.
Baltimore City BALTIMORE COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., INC. — 21045. (01-1176) Water permit to install facility for
PUBLIC WORKS — 111 W. Chesapeake Ave.,
Perryville, Md. (80-SP-0353-1) Transfer appli- sodium hypochloride addition at Whiskey Bottom
Towson, Md. 21204. (01-1171) Sewerage permit to cation for a surface mine located on Route 275 Water Pumping Station, Route 216, All Saints Road
BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- construct a force main along North Point Boulevard just west of Route 40
LIC WORKS — 900 Abel Wolman Municipal and Morse Road, Shore Road and Libs Lane
OWENS CORNING — 8235 Patuxent Road,
Building, Baltimore, Md. 21202. (01-1172) Sewer- YORK BUILDING PRODUCTS CO., INC. — Jessup, Md. 20794-9397. (TR7034) An air permit to
age permit to rehabilitate Biddison Run Interceptor BERG CORPORATION, THE — 1737 Perryville, Md. (91-SP-0404-1) Transfer appli- construct for modification to asphalt plant
along Sinclair Lane and Goodnow Road, along west Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, Md. 21208.
cation for a surface mine located on Route 275
side of Biddison Run to Sipple Avenue (TR6998) An air permit to construct for one por- just west of Route 40 ROCKVILLE FUEL & FEED CO., INC. — 7131
table concrete crusher Dorsey Run Road, Elkridge, Md. 21075. (TR7005)
BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUB-
LIC WORKS — 900 Abel Wolman Municipal CHUCKS BODY & FENDER — 8400 Belair Charles An air permit to construct for one ready mix concrete
batch plant
Building, Baltimore, Md. 21202. (01-1174) Sewer- Road, Baltimore, Md. 21236. (TR6985) An air per-
age permit to rehabilitate Western Run Interceptor mit to construct for one paint spray booth
along Sulgrave Avenue between Greely Avenue and
HAROLD GARNER, SITE 42A — Steinhauser Montgomery
Western Run GOUCHER COLLEGE — 1021 Dulaney Valley Road , Newburg, Md. 20664. Sewage sludge appli-
Road, Baltimore, Md. 21204. (TR7002) An air per- cation on agricultural land ACCUBID EXCAVATION, INC. — 5625 Fisher
BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- mit to construct for one boiler >10 MMBtu
LIC WORKS — 900 Abel Wolman Municipal WHITE PLAINS POST OFFICE — Route 301
At Willetts Crossing Road, 4700 Crain Highway, Continued on next page
February 2002-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 9
For the Record
Lane, Rockville, Md. 20852. (TR7020) An air Landing Road, Easton, Md. 21601. Sewage sludge way, LaVale, MD 21502. (001-6-0250) Air general Fayette St., East, Baltimore, Md. 21202. (510-6-
permit to construct for one portable crusher application on agricultural land permit to construct for one Permac Flexible M30 1787) Air general permit to construct for one Heidel-
dry cleaning machine berg SM4-5 PLxDI lithographic press
MUYORGA IMPORTS, INC. — 12361 Wilkins EASTON AIRPORT — Cockran Drive And
Ave., Rockville, Md. 20852. (TR6996) An air per- Airport Road, Easton, Md. 21601. (2002-OPT- UNITED ENERGY COAL - SHAFT TIPPLE CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF
mit to construct for one coffee roasting operation 2303) Oil operations permit for above ground (SM- 84-353) — Route 36, Shaft, Md. 21532. PUBLIC WORKS — 900 Able Wolman Municipal
storage tank and transportation (001-00143) Air quality permit to operate Bldg. Baltimore, Md. 21202. (01-21-1166) Sewer-
THE IRENE APARTMENTS — 4701 Willard age permit to rehabilitate Herring Run Interceptors
Ave., Chevy Chase, Md. 20015. (02DP3219) Sur- EDWARD F. SCLICHTER - BEECHBROOK UNITED ENERGY COAL, INC. - UPPER between Cold Spring Lane and Belvedere Avenue
face industrial discharge permit FARM, TA – 35 — 2989 Jamaica Point Road, CONSOL — 300 Consol, Frostburg, Md. 21532.
Trappe, Md. 21673. Sewage sludge application on (001-00016) Air quality permit to operate CITY OF BALTIMORE DEPARTMENT OF
WASHINGTON SUBURBAN SANITARY agricultural land PUBLIC WORKS — 900 Able Wolman Municipal
COMMISSION — 14501 Sweitzer Lane, Laurel, UNITED ENERGY COAL, INC. - VALE SUM- Building, Baltimore, Md. 21202. (01-25-1119) Sew-
Md. 20707. (02-1001) Sewerage permit to construct GANNON FAMILY LIMITED PARTNERSHIP, MIT — One Mile Southeast Of Midlothian, Route erage permit to construct improvements to the liq-
a force main along Crystal Rock Drive and Father TA-51 — Corner Of Black Dog Alley & Route 328, 36, 1 Mile South Of Frostburg, Midlothian, uid oxygen facilities at the Patapsco Wastewater
Hurley Boulevard Easton, Md. 21601. Sewage sludge application on Md.21542. (001-00155) Air quality permit to oper- Treatment Plant
agricultural land ate
GRACE DAVISON — 5603 Chemical Road,
Prince George’s HAROLD LYONS PROPERTY, TA-9 — 29181 Baltimore, Md. 21226. (510-7-0951 M) Air permit
Schwaninger Road, Easton, Md. 21601. Sewage
sludge application on agricultural land
Anne Arundel to construct for one HEPA filter
BARDON, INC. — Greenbelt, Md. (77-SP-0013-
G) Transfer and modification application for a J & J CLEANERS, INC. — 5814 Belair Road,
MIDSHORE REGIONAL SOLID WASTE FA- AMOCO SERVICE STATION #60487 — 8210 Baltimore, Md. 21206. (510-6-1788) Air general
surface mine located on just north of North Keys Veterans Highway, Millersville, Md.21108. (003-9-
Road CILITY — 7341 Barker’s Landing Road, Easton, permit to construct for one RS 373 dry cleaning
0762) Air general permit to construct for three 10,000
Md. 21601. Sewage sludge disposal permit at land- machine
fill gallon gasoline underground storage tanks
CHESAPEAKE SITE CONTRACTING, INC. —
14300 Baltimore Blvd., Laurel, Md. 20707. LENMAR, INC. — 4701 O’Donnell St., Balti-
ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT
(TR7015) An air permit to construct for one tempo- Washington OF PUBLIC WORKS — 2662 Riva Road, Annapo-
more, Md. 21224. (510-7-1673 M) Air permit to
construct for modification to paint manufacturing
rary crushing plant lis, Md. 21401 (01-22-1170) Sewerage permit to plant
construct a force main replacement of the Cross
FETTER AVIATION — 10305 Piscataway Road, BETTER MATERIAL CORPORATION —
Country Sewer Force Main in a utility easement be- LESAFFRE YEAST CORPORATION — 2100
Clinton, Md. 20735. (2002-OPT-12228) Oil opera- Woodmont Road, Hancock, Md. 21750. (TR7019) tween Solley Road and Marley Creek
tions permit for above ground storage tank and trans- An air permit to construct for one portable crushing Van Deman St., Baltimore, Md. 21224. (510-5-1501
portation plant N) Air permit to construct for one gas-fired boiler
CLEANING BY RILEY, INC. — 2062 >10 MMBtu
Somerville Road, Annapolis, Md. 21401. (003-5-
FORESTVILLE ASPHALT - D’ARCY ROAD — C.M. OFFRAY & SON, INC. — 857 Willow 0511) Air general permit to construct for one boiler
8700 D’Arcy Road, Forestville, Md. 20747. Circle, Hagerstown, Md. 21740. (TR6986) An air MERCY MEDICAL CENTER — 301 St. Paul
10 MMBtu
MCKELDON — 4 Third St., Sykesville, Md. 21784.
one vapor deposition tool for fiber-optics
(13-5-0050 & 0051) Air general permit to construct SKIPJACK DRY CLEANERS, INC. — 730 Cam- CHROMA GRAPHICS, INC. — 1221 Caraway
for two boilers < 10 MMBTU bridge Plaza, Cambridge, Md. 21613. (019-6-0068) JESSUP CITGO, INC. — 7879 Pocomoke Ave., Court, Largo, Md. 20774. (033-6-0035) Air general
Air general permit to construct for one dry cleaning permit to construct for three Heidelberg lithographic
Jessup, Md. 20794. (022-9-0238) Air general per-
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER-POWER machine mit to construct for two 10,000 gallon gasoline un- presses
HOUSE — 25 Springfield Ave., Sykesville, Md. derground storage tanks
21784. (013-5-0060) Air general permit to construct M-NCPPC/RANDALL FARM MAINTENANCE
for one Fulton ICS—30 boiler < 10 MMBTU Frederick LITTLE PATUXENT WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY — 4200 Ritchie-Marlboro Road, Upper
Marlboro, Md. 20772. (2002-OPV-5885) Oil opera-
PLANT — 8900 Greenwood Place, Savage, Md.
SPRINGFIELD HOSPITAL CENTER— Spring- tions permit for above ground storage tank and trans-
20763. (99DP1421) Major surface municipal dis-
field Ave., Sykesville, Md. 21784. (013-5-0059) Air DONALD MOSER FARM, FR-140 — 15828 charge permit portation
general permit to construct for one A.O. Smith LB- Motters Station Road, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727. (S-
1000 boiler < 10 MMBTU 98-10-3831-A2) Sewage sludge application on ag- ROUSE-FAIRWOOD LTD. PARTNERSHIP —
ROCKVILLE FUEL & FEED CO., INC. — 7131
ricultural land Dorsey Run Road, Elkridge, Md. 21075. (027-6- 10275 Little Patuxent Parkway, Columbia, Md.
TEXAS ROADHOUSE RESTAURANT — 21 0348 N) Air permit to construct for one ready mix 21044. (02-12-1002) Water permit to lay water mains
Cranberry Road, South, Westminster, Md. 21157. EUGENE TROXELL, FR-145 — 9139 Old along MD Route 450 and Sir Lancelot Drive
concrete batch plant
(013-8-0046 through 0048) Air general permit to Kiln Road, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727. (S-01-10-
construct for three Magikitch’n RMB APM-36 4817-A) Sewage sludge application on agricul- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - COLLEGE
charbroilers tural land PARK — 3115 Chesapeake Building 338, College
Kent Park, Md. 20742. (2002-OGR-3522) General per-
WINGFOOT COMMERCIAL TIRE SYSTEMS J. RICHARD VALENTINE, FR-144 — 15102 mit for treated groundwater from oil contaminated
— 915 Baltimore Blvd., Westminster, Md. 21157. Sixes Bridge Road, Emmitsburg, Md. 21727. (S- HUMANE SOCIETY OF KENT COUNTY, sources
(013-5-0062) Air general permit to construct for one 01-10-4820-A) Sewage sludge application on ag- INC. — 10720 Augustine Herman Highway,
Parker (S/N 51447) boiler < 10 MMBTU ricultural land Chestertown, Md. 21620. (029-00052) Air
quality permit to operate
Queen Anne’s
Cecil LAFARGE CORPORATION-FREDERICK
QUARRY — South Street Extended, Frederick,
Md. 21701. (021-9-0008 M) Air permit to con- Montgomery CENTREVILLE CITGO — 426 Commerce St.,
ELKTON WWTP — 200 West Pulaski Highway, struct for one replacement air classifier & South, Centreville, Md. 21617. (035-9-0029) Air
Elkton, Md. 21921. (00DP0671) Major surface mu- baghouse general permit to construct for one 10,000 & two
nicipal discharge permit CLB PRINTING COMPANY — 10580 Met- 12,000 gallon gasoline underground storage tanks
LINGANORE HIGH SCHOOL — 12013 Old ropolitan Ave., Kensington, Md. 20895. (031-
PERRYVILLE WWTP - 72 Firestone Road, Annapolis Road, Frederick, Md. 21702. (021-4- 6-0686) Air general permit to construct for FRANCIS HALL FARM, QA-106 — 131 Ben’s
Perryville, Md. 21903. (99DP0572) Major surface 0233 through 0237) Air general permit to con- five lithographic non-heatset sheet fed presses Point Rd, Church Hill, Md. 21623. (S-02-17-4819-
municipal discharge permit struct for five boilers < 10 MMBTU A) Sewage sludge application on agricultural land
COLESVILLE CLEANERS, INC. — 13411
Charles MD DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RE-
SOURCES, FR-130 — Parks Mill Road,
New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Md.
20904. (031-6-0685) Air general permit to
OWEN’S FUEL OIL — 400 Falcon Court,
Stevensville, Md. 21666. (2002-OPV-5739) Oil op-
Dickerson, Md. 20842. (S-99-10-4532-A2) Sew- construct for one Signature ECO-920 dry
AGGREGATE INDUSTRIES — 12205 age sludge application on agricultural land cleaning machine Continued on next page
February 2002-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 11
NOTES Continued from Page 7
Campco-I, Inc. was ordered to bring 50 per- ties inspected by an accredited inspector Water and Sediment Pollution Penalties
cent of the properties into compliance with and that a certificate is filed by the con- Water Management - Statewide — During the period Dec.15, 2001
the full risk reduction standard within 30 tractor with MDE certifying the properties to Jan. 15, 2002, MDE collected an additional $
days; ensure that no persons other than have met full risk reduction standards.
Administration 4,675 to the Clean Water Fund in settlement of
those performing the lead hazard reduc- Status: Diehl has 10 days to request a alleged water pollution violations from six es-
tion treatments are on the premises while hearing on the Complaint and Order and The Mayor and City Council of tablishments. MDE also collected $6,890 in ad-
the work is done; pay reasonable reloca- 30 days to request a hearing on the Pen- Frostburg, et al. - Allegany County — The ministrative penalties to the Sediment Fund in
tion costs for tenants if the treatments ex- alty. (Reference Number 01-01-3650) Circuit Court for Allegany County entered settlement of alleged sediment and erosion con-
ceed one calendar day; refrain from evict- a final consolidated civil consent judgment trol violations from three companies.
ing or otherwise retaliating against the ten- Alean Nelson - (Baltimore City Prop- on Dec. 14 between MDE and four juris-
ants of the property; and within 5 days of erty) — MDE issued a Complaint, Order dictions that include Allegany County,
the completion of the lead reduction treat-
ments, have the properties inspected by an
and Penalty on Jan. 2 in the amount of
$22,500 against Alean Nelson for violat-
Frostburg, LaVale and Cumberland regard-
ing improvements to address Combined
For the
Sewer Overflow (CSO) problems. Under
accredited inspector and that a certificate
is filed by the contractor with MDE certi-
ing Maryland’s Lead Laws. A child resid-
ing at the property was diagnosed with an the terms of the consent judgment, each Record
fying the properties have met full risk re- elevated blood lead level. Nelson was or- jurisdiction is required to develop an ap-
duction standards. dered to register the property with MDE proved long-term control plan (LTCP) for
erations permit for transportation
Status: Campco-I, Inc. has 10 days to and within 30 days bring the property into addressing CSO discharges in their respec-
request a hearing on the Complaint and compliance with the full risk reduction tive areas and to complete implementation QUEENSTOWN SERVICE CENTER — Route
Order and 30 days to request a hearing on standard; ensure that no persons other than of the LTCP by Oct. 1, 2023. Each juris- 301 & Route 456, Queenstown, Md. 21658. (035-9-
the Penalty. (Reference Number 01-30- those performing the lead hazard reduc- diction is also required to pay a civil pen- 0034) Air general permit to construct for one 15,000
alty of $5,000 to the Clean Water Fund gallon gasoline underground storage tank
3331) tion treatments are on the premises while
the work is done; pay reasonable reloca- within the next six months or perform an
approved Supplemental Environmental
Donna Carter - Baltimore City (6 af- tion costs for tenants if the treatments ex-
Project within one year. Each jurisdiction
Somerset
fected properties) — MDE issued a Com- ceed one calendar day; refrain from evict-
plaint, Order and Penalty on Dec. 26 in the ing or otherwise retaliating against the ten- must also implement the nine minimum
amount of $15,000 against Donna Carter ants of the property; within five days of controls required by EPA’s CSO Control TYSON FOODS, INC. — 30607 Revells Neck
Policy and continue to report CSO dis- Road, Princess Anne, Md. 21871. (039-8-0023 & -
for violating Maryland’s Lead Laws. A the completion of the lead reduction treat- 0025 M) Air permit to construct for one baghouse
child residing at one of the properties was ments, have the properties inspected by an charge events to MDE in accordance with
diagnosed with an elevated blood lead accredited inspector and that a certificate NPDES Permit requirements. Stipulated
penalty provisions have also been estab-
level. Carter was ordered to register the is filed by the contractor with MDE certi-
lished to address future violations of con-
St. Mary’s
properties with MDE and within 30 days fying the properties have met full risk re-
bring 50 percent of the properties into com- duction standards. sent judgment requirements and for future
dry weather overflow discharge events. KOPP MINING CORPORATION — Solomons,
pliance with the full risk reduction stan- Status: Nelson has 10 days to request a Md. (91-SP-0393) Renewal for a surface mine per-
dard; ensure that no persons other than hearing on the Complaint and Order and Status: Case closed. (Reference # 01-
mit located 2 miles south of Lexington Park
those performing the lead hazard reduc- 30 days to request a hearing on the Pen- C-00-18342L).
tion treatments are on the premises while alty. (Reference Number 00-30-2594)
the work is done; pay reasonable reloca- Washington
tion costs for tenants if the treatments ex-
ceed one calendar day; refrain from evict-
ing or otherwise retaliating against the ten-
ants of the property; within five days of
COMPUTERS Continued from Page 5
CLEAN EARTH OF MARYLAND, INC. —
1469 Oak Ridge Place, Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
(043-6-0214 M) Air permit to construct for one vi-
the completion of the lead reduction treat- bratory screen
concern a t e d
ments, have the properties inspected by an
about the w i l l RYAN’S FAMILY STEAK HOUSES, INC. —
accredited inspector and that a certificate 17830 Garland Groh Blvd., Hagerstown, Md. 21740.
disposal guide
is filed by the contractor with MDE certi- (043-8-0060) Air general permit to construct for two
of obso- the de-
fying the properties have met full risk re- Char Glo charbroilers
lete elec- velop-
duction standards.
tronic ment of
Status: Carter has 10 days to request a
goods is a cost Wicomico
hearing on the Complaint and Order and
because effec-
30 days to request a hearing on the Pen-
they contain elements such as tive and efficient sustainable sys-
alty. (Reference Number 01-30-3122) PENINSULA MEDICAL PROCESSING FACIL-
lead, mercury and arsenic that tem. Among the models of col-
ITY — 100 East Carroll St., Salisbury, Md. 21801.
pose environmental and health lection to be conducted are 1- (2001-WPM-0505) Solid waste processing facility
Barbara Diehl (Allegany County) —
threats. day special events, multi-day permit
MDE issued a Complaint, Order and Pen-
Once the electronics are past events, and establishing perma-
alty on Dec. 31 in the amount of $7,500 STANDARD REGISTER CO. — 600 Marvel
the point of being resold in cor- nent collection sites.
against Barbara Diehl for violating Road, Salisbury, Md. 21801. (045-6-0158 N) Air
porate garage sales, donated to Residents and small busi-
Maryland’s Lead Laws. Ms. Diehl was permit to construct for one four-color, non-heatset
charitable groups or upgraded to nesses should consult the MDE printing press
ordered to within 30 days bring the prop-
extend a computer’s lifespan by website at
erty into compliance with the full risk re-
one or two years, separating the www.mde.state.md.us periodi- WICOMICO COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY —
duction standard; ensure that no persons 5130 Citation Drive, Salisbury, Md. 21804. (045-1-
raw materials to be processed for cally for scheduled eCycling
other than those performing the lead haz- 00219 N) Air permit to construct for one animal cre-
reuse and disposing of the haz- events.
ard reduction treatments are on the pre- matory
ardous materials become primary Larger businesses interested
mises while the work is done; pay reason-
concerns. in helping improve Maryland’s
able relocation costs for tenants if the treat-
During the yearlong project, dif- environment by recycling elec- Out of State
ments exceed one calendar day; refrain
ferent models of electronics col- tronics should consult
from evicting or otherwise retaliating
lection and recycling systems will www.mdrecycles.org/
against the tenants of the property; and Quality Carriers Inc. — 17956 Colonial Port
be evaluated and the data gener- computer.htm for assistance.
within five days of the completion of the Road, Dumfries, Va. 22026. (2001-OPV-5866) Oil
lead reduction treatments have the proper- operations permit for transportation
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ASK Watkins named ‘Consultant of the Year’
Continued from Page 3
By Tracy Newman County to the amount of time he spends
for coverage under the general permit, The Cecil County Soil Conservation Dis- there, instead of doing his work from a desk
an individual permit for this press will be trict recently honored Matt Watkins of the in Baltimore. “I’m in the district on a regu-
required. Maryland Department of the Environment lar basis and I’ve managed to strike up a
The permit, the fact sheet and the ap- (MDE) with its “Consultant of the Year” relationship with them that is congenial,”
plication form are available for download award. Watkins said. “They appreciate how open
from MDE’s web site at http:// Watkins, who has worked for MDE’s I have been when they have questions
www.mde.state.md.us/arma/Programs/ Water Management Administration for four about what’s going on at MDE.”
Aqpermit/aqpermit.html. Downloading years, is assigned to Cecil County on be- Watkins joined MDE after working as a
the package requires Adobe Acrobat half of the department’s Compliance Pro- sanitarian with the Anne Arundel and
Reader. For additional information con- gram. Harford county departments of health. And
tact the Air Quality Permits Program at Though he has worked closely with the to him, preserving the environment in Cecil
(410) 631-3219 or the Environmental Permits Cecil County Soil Conservation District and County is more than just a job since it’s
Service Center at (410) 631-3772. has developed a strong working relation- also where he makes his home with his wife
Although the information provided in this ship over the years, Watkins was shocked and children.
column is generally accurate for the specific to learn he had been honored with an award The Cecil County Soil Conservation Dis-
situations that are addressed, it is not a sub- normally reserved for private sector con- trict presented Watkins with his award at
stitute for compliance with any requirements. sultants. the 56th annual Cooperators Banquet in
Due to the complex nature of environmen- “I don’t know what I did to deserve this,” November — an honor that District Man-
tal regulations, you should call the Mary- Watkins said. “I was surprised because ager Charles Hayes insists is well deserved.
land Department of the Environment through compliance inspectors are not consultants. “Matt has a sincere desire to have an
the Environmental Permits Service Center if But I guess on the other side of that, they understanding of conservation as that
you have any questions about your permit see it as more of a service that I am doing.” MDENVIRONMENT PHOTO BY TRACY NEWMAN applies to the agricultural community,”
or how the regulations may apply to your The compliance staff works with the dis- Hayes said. “He also, I think, provides ex-
Matt Watkins, left, receives an MDE award
situation. trict on a number of important issues in- ceptional quality of service and feeback to
from Deputy Secretary Merrylin Zaw-Mon
cluding sediment and erosion control is- commemorating his recent honor of being the district in regards to our review and
BLURBS sues in Cecil County.
“Matt has always had excellent communica-
named ‘Consultant of the Year’ by the Cecil
County Soil Conservation Distict.
handling of erodion and sediment control
plans.”
Continued from Page 6 tion with outside agencies and has fostered And Watkins admits that the support of
cooperation between the regulated community, his MDE co-workers has made his recent
agent stockpile could be destroyed as much as
and state and local agencies,” said Darwin “This is a good example of Matt’s ability honor even sweeter. “Everybody [at MDE]
three years ahead of the current schedule, which
Feheley, Watkins’ supervisor and acting divi- to promote MDE’s goal of cooperation and was really surprised and congratulatory,”
was previously set for 2006. Some of the opera-
sion chief of compliance for the central region teamwork between all levels of government Watkins said. “To have someone out of
tions that would have been performed by auto-
of the state. “He strives to satisfy, to the extent and the community he serves,” Feheley the blue say ‘Hey, we appreciate what you
mated machinery may now be done by hand.
possible, all concerns and issues with all our added. do,’ and it is someone outside of MDE…It
The accelerated plan calls for neutralizing the
customers and contacts. Watkins attributes his successes in Cecil was a real boost for my morale.”
mustard agent first, then cleaning and dispos-
ing of the empty steel containers later. The sec-
ondary bio-treatment phase of the disposal pro-
cess will be relocated to an existing off-site com-
Public hearings & meetings
mercial facility, further shortening disposal time.
For more info call the Edgewood Chemical Waste Management (410) 631-4460. George Howard Building, Banneker Room,
Stockpile Outreach Office at 410-676-6800. 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City. An-
—Compiled by Richard McIntire
Administration February 21/(INCLEMENT WEATHER nual Lead Paint Abatement Contractor Fo-
DATE: MARCH 11, 2002)—6 – 9 p.m. rum. This forum is particularly appropriate
February 4—9 a.m. to Noon Howard County Government Complex, for accredited Lead Paint Maintenance and
Department of Housing and Community George Howard Building, Banneker Room, Repainting Supervisors (S4) and Lead Paint
U.S. Postage
Ches. Pub.
Prst Std
Development, 100 Community Place, 3430 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott City. An- Removal and Demolition Supervisors (S2).
PAID
Crownsville. nual Lead Paint Inspection Forum. This For more info. call Lee Haskins, (410) 631-
Meeting of the Lead Poisoning Preven- forum is appropriate for accredited Visual 3441 or Gail Castleman, (410) 631-3314
tion Commission. Inspectors, Lead Inspection Technicians
Maryland Department of the Environment
For more info. call Tracy Smith, (410) 631- and Lead Risk Assessors.
3847
Water Management
Printed on recycled paper with soybean ink
For more info. call Lee Haskins, (410) 631-
3441 or Gail Castleman, (410)631-3314.
Administration
February 7—7 p.m.
Hurlock Town Office, 311 Charles St., February 27—9:30 a.m. February 7—11 a.m.
Hurlock. State Office Building, Auditorium, 300 W. Cecil County Administration Building,
Informational meeting followed by a pub- Preston St., Baltimore. Public hearing to Board Room 107 North Street, Elkton MD
2500 Broening Highway
lic hearing to receive comments on tenta- 21921.
Baltimore MD 21224
receive comments on the repeal of COMAR
tive determination to approve the proposed 26.02.01.01 - .02 and proposed adoption of Public Information Meeting – Tidal Wet-
alternative liner design for Cell 3 at the ex- new Regulations .01 - .06 under COMAR lands Permit
isting Beulah Municipal Landfill expansion. 26.02.01 (Blood Lead Reporting) Note: Application Number 02-WL-0525, Garrett
For more info. call Gail Castleman, (410) Proposed regulation is identical to the Island LLC applied to construct a boat land-
631-3314. emergency regulations in effect effect from ing. The purpose of the project is to pro-
12/20/2001 to 05/31/2002 vide barge and passenger vessel access to
February 14—9 a.m. - Noon For more info. call Gail Castleman, (410) Garrett Landing.
MDE, 2500 Broening Highway, Chesa- 631-3314. The project is located in the
peake Conference Room, Baltimore. Meet- Susquehanna River on the northeast side
ing of the Controlled Hazardous Sub- February 28-- (INCLEMENT WEATHER of Garrett Island.
stances Advisory Council. DATE: MARCH 11, 2002)--6 – 9 p.m. For more info. call Charles Derose, (410)
For more info. call Emmanuel Ofoche Howard County Government Complex, 631-8079.