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maps. In addition, the Committee receives reports
from the U.S. Geological Survey on the status of
mapping in Maryland; makes recommendations for
map funding and revision; and considers computer
mapping techniques and methods of developing
Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
The Committee includes representatives from
the Department of the Environment, Department
of Natural Resources, Maryland Agricultural Land
Preservation Foundation, State Department of As-
sessments and Taxation, State Highway Adminis-
tration, Maryland-National Capital Park and
Planning Commission, Regional Planning Council,
Office of Planning, Washington Suburban Sanitary
Commission, Baltimore City Department of Public
Works, Baltimore Gas and Electric Company, U.S.
Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Geological
Survey
HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES
SITING BOARD
Chairperson: Vacancy
Appointed by Governor: Donald A. Jackson,
1988; Christine U. Eccles, Ph.D., 1989; Loren D.
Jensen, Ph.D., 1990; Richmond W. Hill, 1991;
William C. Prinz, 1992; two vacancies.
Tawes State Office Building
580 Taylor Ave.
Annapolis, MD 21401 974-3432
The Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board was
created in 1980 (Chapter528, Actsofl980). It was
placed under the Department of Natural Resources
in 1983 (Chapter 388, Acts of 1983).
The Board provides a means of establishing
properly designed and regulated facilities for haz-
ardous waste in Maryland. It offers an alternative to
local approval of hazardous waste facilities. If, after
careful study of environmental and community im-
pact, the Board issues a Certificate of Public Neces-
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sity for a facility, local zoning and regulation no
longer apply.
The Board does not seek out sites. It reviews
applications for certificates submitted by public or
private developers. If they can gain local approval,
developers are not required to seek a certificate from
the Board. All facilities, however, must obtain a
facility permit from the Department of Health and
Mental Hygiene, as well as other required State or
federal permits.
In addition to site suitability and impact of the
facility, the Board must consider statewide needs
and problems associated with hazardous waste
management. The Board therefore adopts and re-
views regulations defining the treatment and dis-
posal needs of the State. These regulations present
the Board's findings on what facilities are needed
and what conditions might be imposed in a certifi-
cate. The regulations inform the public and provide
guidance to potential applicants/The Board encour-
ages public participation in the review process and
publishes site applications, and notices of public
informational meetings and hearings, and adjudica-
tory hearings.
The Board consists of eight members appointed
to four-year terms by the Governor. One is a geol-
ogist; one is from the scientific community, and two
are public members, one of whom has a demon-
strated record of involvement in environmental
matters. The Maryland Association of Counties,
Maryland Municipal League, and Maryland Cham-
ber of Commerce each nominate one member. The
Board represents the various geographical regions
of the State. No two members may be from the
same county. The Governor designates the chair-
person (Code Natural Resources Article, secs. 3-
701 through 3-713).
A brochure describing the Board's membership,
purpose, powers, statutory considerations, and re-
view process, as well as certain technical publica-
tions are available upon request.
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