356/Maryland Manual

WATER MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Robert D. Miller, Director 974-2236

The Water Management Program manages
water supply resources throughout the State. To
ensure the safety of dams, the Program also is
responsible for planning, technical assistance, mon-
itoring, and regulatory activities. The Program in-
volves water conservation; water supply planning;
and water appropriation permits. The Program also
inspects existing dams and dams under construc-
tion; issues dam construction and repair permits;
and provides emergency warning and response.
Geotechnical and surveying services are provided by
the Program to all agencies within the Department.

DAM SAFETT DIVISION
Brad Iarossi, Chief 974-2101

WATER SUPPLT DIVISION
Gary Setzer, Acting Chief 974-3675

TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Mark Filar, Acting Chief 974-2780

RESOURCE PROTECTION PROGRAM
Charles Wheeler, Director 974-3877

The Resource Protection Program directs and
coordinates management and protection of water
and related land resources. The Program issues tidal
wetland licenses and permits and nonfuel surface
mining licenses and permits. The Program also
monitors dredge spoil and reclamation of aban-
doned mines. In addition, the Program oversees
joint efforts of State and local governments to
protect nontidal wetlands.

SUREACE MINING DIVISION
Edward Larrimore, Chief 974-3874

TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
Charles K. Cover, Chief 974-3871

NON-TIDAL WETLANDS DIVISION
David G. Burke, Chief 974-3841

WATERSHED PROTECTION PROGRAM
William S. Burgess, Director 974-2721

The Watershed Protection Program is responsi-
ble for three Divisions: Flood Management, Water-
ways Permits, and Enforcement.

FLOOD MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Rebecca Quinn-Hughes, Chief 974-3825

The Flood Management Division administers
the Flood Hazard Management Act of 1976, which
mandates comprehensive planning of flood man-
agement programs and provides for a capital project
grant program. The Division assists local govern-

ments with flood management plans and adminis-
ters grants to help them solve existing flood prob-
lems. The Division also conducts in-house technical
studies and manages engineering contracts for iden-
tified priority watersheds. In addition, the Division
develops the State Flood Warning System Pro-
gram; coordinates and trains the State Interagency
Flood Hazard Mitigation Team; coordinates the
National Flood Insurance Program; and adminis-
ters the Community Assistance Program of the
Federal Emergency Management Agency

WATERWATS PERMITS DIVISION
Stanley Wong, Chief 974-2265

For construction within the 100-year flood-
plain, the Waterways Permits Division issues per-
mits based on technical review and evaluation of
submitted applications and plans. Plan review may
necessitate on-site inspection to verify field condi-
tions; review of hydrologic and hydraulic models;
and advice to applicants on ways to minimize risks
to adjacent property and the environment. The
Division also reviews erosion and sediment control
plans involving floodplain construction.

ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Thomas Boone, Chief 974-2641

The Enforcement Division is responsible for in-
spection and enforcement related to legal mandates
governing mines, mining, water, water resources,
wetlands, and riparian rights (Code Natural Re-
sources Article, Titles 7 through 9). Division duties
involve some 5,000 licenses, permits, and approvals
for surface mining, nontidal waterway construc-
tion, and tidal wetlands projects.

The Division conducts periodic and unsched-
uled surveillance by ground, air, and water. Admin-
istrative or legal enforcement actions are based on
the nature, extent, and impact of violations.

BUREAU OF MINES
Anthony F. Abar, Director

69 Hill St.
Frostburg, MD 21532 689-4136

Formerly under the Maryland Geological Sur-
vey, the Bureau of Mines became part of the Water
Resources Administration in 1987. The Bureau has
two distinct areas of responsibility: environmental
control of active coal mines and restoration of aban-
doned coal mines.

Active Mines. The Bureau evaluates mining plans
for proposed deep and strip coal mines. After envi-
ronmental controls are established, reclamation
plans for the land must be approved before mining
can begin. Active mines are monitored for compli-
ance with the law and the approved plans.