MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT



MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENTPROPOSED STANDARD APPLICATION TURNAROUND TIMESAs 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. The turnaround times below have been proposed for stakeholder review. Comments and questions are welcome until April 30 and can be directed to Ms. Sue Battle-McDonald, Director, MDE Office of Performance Improvement and Customer Service, at sue.battle-mcdonald@. Air and Radiation AdministrationGeneral Permit to Construct45 daysAir Quality Permit to Construct 4 months - without expanded public review5 months – synthetic minor permits without expanded public review8 months - with expanded public review but limited public interest15 months - with expanded public review and extensive public interest New Source Review Approval15 monthsPrevention of Significant [air quality] Deterioration15 monthsAir Quality State Permit to Operate4 monthsPart 70 (Title V) Permit to Operate18 months for new permits15 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 Permit150 days – research project 4 months – transportation 6 months – utilization or disposal at a sanitary landfill, energy generation, or incineration8 months – marketing12 months – land application 24 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 Hauler90 daysScrap Tire Collection Facilities (General and Secondary)90 daysScrap Tire Solid Waste Acceptance Facility9 monthsScrap Tire TDF/Substitute Fuel Facility9 monthsScrap Tire Primary Collection Facility12 monthsScrap Tire Recyclers12 monthsOil Operations Permit – Storage, Delivery, Transfer in Maryland (OPT)9 months Oil Operations Permit – Delivery Only (OPV) 6 months Oil Operations Permit – Solidification of Oil Sludge, Refuse, and/or Oil Mixed with Other Wastes (OPX) 6 monthsOil Operations Permit – Oil Contaminated Soil Storage and Treatment (OPS)9 months Oil Transfer License30 daysGeneral Permits for Discharge of Treated Groundwater from Oil Contaminated Groundwater Sources to Surface or Groundwaters of the State (OGR)30 daysGeneral Permits for Discharge of Stormwater and Hydrostatic Test Water from Oil Terminals to Surface or Groundwaters of the State (OGT) 6 monthsSurface Water Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals (ODS)9 months Groundwater Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals (ODG)9 months Underground 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 facilitiesWater 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)6 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 Approvals9 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 Permit36 monthsDam Safety Permit (major project)3 yearsDam Safety Permit (minor project)18 monthsDam Safety (small pond)18 monthsDam Safety Permit Exemption6 monthsDam Safety Permit (removal)3 yearsWaterworks and Waste Systems Operator Certification30 days for all licensesWell Driller License6 months for new licenses30 days for renewalsMarine Contractor’s License3 months for new licenses60 days for renewals ................
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