MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT



MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTSTANDARD PERMIT APPLICATION TURNAROUND TIMESEFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2020As required by Section 1-607(A)(2) of the Environment Article, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) establishes standard turnaround times for all types applications for permits and other approvals. MDE reviews and, if needed, adjusts these turnaround times annually to give permit applicants current information regarding processing times. Questions about this information are welcome and should be directed to Ms. Sue Battle-McDonald, Director, MDE Office of Performance Improvement and Customer Service, at sue.battle-mcdonald@. Permit/Approval TypeStandard Application Processing TimeAir and Radiation AdministrationGeneral Permit to Construct30 daysAir Quality Permit to Construct 3 months - without expanded public review4 months – synthetic minor permits without expanded public review6 months - with expanded public review but limited public interest11 months - with expanded public review and extensive public interest New Source Review Approval12 monthsPrevention of Significant [air quality] Deterioration12 monthsAir Quality State Permit to Operate3 monthsPart 70 (Title V) Permit to Operate18 months for new permits12 months for renewalsAsbestos Contractor License60 daysAsbestos Training Provider Approval3 monthsIncinerator Operator Certification 30 daysIncinerator Training Course Approval60 daysFleet Inspection Station License30 daysCertified Emissions Repair Facility Certification30 daysMaster Certified Emissions Technician Certificate30 daysRadiation Machine Facility Registration60 days for dental and veterinary machines4 months for all other machinesCertification of Machines Emitting Radiation6 monthsRadioactive Materials License7 months45 days for amendments and terminationsPrivate Inspector License For Inspecting X-Ray Machines60 daysReciprocal Recognition of Out-of-State Radioactive Material Licenses21 daysLand and Materials AdministrationRefuse Disposal Permit7 months for transfer stations9 months for processing facilities9 months for processing facilities & transfer stations12 months for incinerators12 months for land-clearing debris landfills24 months for industrial landfills36 months for rubble landfills36 months for municipal landfillsGroundwater Discharge Permit for Rubble Landfill18 monthsSewage Sludge Utilization Permit120 days – research project 3 months – transportation 5 months – utilization or disposal at a sanitary landfill, energy generation, or incineration6 months – marketing10 months – land application 23 months – treatment, composting, distribution facility, or storage36 months – sewage sludge landfill24 months – innovative projectsGeneral Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations160 days for new construction36 months for renewalNatural Wood Waste Recycling Facility Permit9 monthsNatural Wood Waste Recycling Facility General Permit60 daysIndividual Composting Facility Permit220 daysGeneral Composting Facility Permit120 daysScrap Tire Hauler60 daysScrap Tire Collection Facilities (General and Secondary)60 daysScrap Tire Solid Waste Acceptance Facility7 monthsScrap Tire TDF/Substitute Fuel Facility7 monthsScrap Tire Primary Collection Facility9 monthsScrap Tire Recyclers9 monthsOil Operations Permit180 daysOil Operations Permit for Oil-Contaminated Soils180 daysOil Transfer License30 daysGeneral Permits for Oil Control Program Wastewater Discharge Permit30 daysSurface Water Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals180 daysGround Water Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals180 daysUnderground Storage Tank (UST) Technician, Remover, and Inspector Certifications40 daysControlled Hazardous Substances Facility Permit26 monthsHazardous Waste; EPA Identification Number30 daysControlled Hazardous Substances Hauler and Vehicle Certifications60 daysSpecial Medical Waste (SMW) Hauler and Vehicle Certifications60 daysCoal Mining Permit12 monthsSurface Coal Mining Blaster Certificationimmediately on passing examCoal Mining Operator License30 daysNon-Coal Mining Permit4 monthsNon-Coal Mining License20 daysOil and Gas Exploration and Production5 monthsLead Paint Accreditations90 daysLead Paint Training Course Approvals90 daysLead Paint Instructor Approvals90 daysVoluntary Cleanup Program45 days to determine if application is accepted75 days to review action planWater and Science AdministrationGeneral Discharge Permit Registrations (excluding Construction Activities and Animal Feeding Operations)100 days for all general permitsIndividual Permit for Wastewater Discharges12 months for new minor surface facilities18 months for new surface major facilities24 months for renewal surface discharge facilities18 months for new groundwater discharge facilities34 months for renewal groundwater discharge facilitiesToxic Materials Permit45 daysWater and Sewerage Construction Permit3 monthsWater Appropriation and Use Permit90 days for under 10,000 gallons per day18 months for over 10,000 gallons per dayWell Construction Permit30 daysDrinking Water Laboratory Certification4 monthsNontidal Wetlands and Waterway Construction (Nontidal Wetlands and Waterways Permits)8 months for minor projects 12 months for major projects90 days for stream restoration projects when no public hearing is requestedTidal Wetland Licenses and Permits90 days for minor projects8 months for major projects when no public hearing is requested11 months for major projects when a public hearing is requestedErosion/Sediment Control and Stormwater Management Plan Approvals6 monthsErosion and Sediment Control - Responsible Personnel Certification - Online 1 dayErosion and Sediment Control - Responsible Personnel Training Program Approval4 weeksGeneral Permit for Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity45 days Individual Permit for Stormwater Associated with Construction Activity6 monthsMunicipal Separate Storm Sewer Permit18 monthsDam Safety Permit6 monthsWaterworks and Waste Systems Operator Certification30 days for all licensesWell Driller License6 months for new licenses30 days for renewals ................
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