STATE BOARD OF WELL DRILLERS
Marcus E. Pollock, Chairperson, 1994
Willie M. Everett, Executive Director

2500 Broening Highway
Baltimore, MD 21224 (410) 631-3168

The State Board ofWell Drillers was created in 1968
(Chapter 584, Acts of 1968). It was transferred to the
Department of Health and Mental Hygiene in 1980
(Executive Order 0l.0l.1980.04). In 1987, the Board
was placed under the Department of the Environment
(Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). The Board has been part
of the Water Management Administration since 1992.
The Board licenses well drillers in the following
categories: master well driller; journeyman well
driller; apprentice well driller; apprentice pump
installer; apprentice water conditioner installer; and
well rig operator. All licensed individuals must meet
statutory requirements for insurance and bonding.
When the Board receives complaints against well
drillers, it holds hearings and may revoke or suspend
licenses for violation of Board rules and regulations.
Any rule or regulation concerning the drilling of wells
proposed by the Department of the Environment
must be referred to the Board for comment.
The Board consists of seven members who serve
two-year terms. They are appointed by the Governor
with the advice of the Secretary of the Environment
and Senate advice and consent. One member each
represents the Eastern Shore, Central Maryland and
Baltimore City, Southern Maryland, and Western
Maryland. Regional members must be licensed master
well drillers, actively engaged in the well drilling busi-
ness in the State at the time of appointment. Of the
remaining three members, one represents the public
at large and chairs the Board; one represents the
Department of Natural Resources; and one the De-
partment of the Environment. Authorization for the
Board continues until July 1, 2001 (Code Environ-
ment Article, secs. 13-101 through 13-602).

INDIVIDUAL SEPTICS & WELLS PROGRAM
Jane Gottfredson, Administrator
(410) 631-3779

The Individual Septics and Wells Program was
formed in 1990 to protect groundwater and public.
health. The Program implements State regulations
concerning wells, septic systems, and subdivisions.
Technical assistance, training programs, and grants
to local governments, communities, and property
owners help install innovative disposal systems in
areas where septic systems will not function.

CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Angelo Bianca, Administrator
(410) 631-3574

The Capital Projects Program originated in
1990 as the Capital Projects Administration and

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received its present name in 1992. The Program is
responsible for project development of all capital
programs within the Water Management Admini-
stration. The Program also maintains a tracking
system for Department capital projects, reviews and
approves county water and sewer plans, and admin-
isters grant and loan payments and engineering
contracts of projects funded by the Program.

ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
PROGRAM
George Keller, Administrator
(410) 631-3599

The Engineering and Construction Permit Pro-
gram began as the Engineering and Construction
Services Program in 1990. The Program was reorgan-
ized under its current name in 1992. The Program
provides and manages capital funding (grants and
loans) for community wastewater treatment, both
alone and in conjunction with the Water Quality
Financing Administration. The Program issues per-
mits to facilitate construction of water and sewer
facilities by private and public entities. Additionally,
the Program reviews engineering plans and specifica-
tions for all community water and sewerage facilities
and manages and monitors sewerage construction.

WATER QUALITY PROGRAM
Mary Jo Garreis, Administrator
(410) 631-3906

The Water Quality Program originated in 1985
as the Division of Standards and Certification. In
1990, it was renamed the Water Quality Program;
in 1991, the Water Quality Operation Program;
and, in 1992, the Standards and Shellfish Sanitation
Program. The Program regained its former name,
the Water Quality Program, in 1992.
The Program protects public health by certifying
the quality of water for the safe harvest of raw
oysters and clams. The Program also establishes
water quality standards for State waters; monitors
shellfish and fish tissues for contaminants; and stud-
ies water quality. To evaluate and reduce whole
effluent toxicity, the Program oversees tests at mu-
nicipal and industrial facilities and develops and
promulgates regulations to protect surface and
ground water quality

NONPOINT SOURCE PERMITS PROGRAM
Molly Cannon, Administrator
(410) 631-3543

The Nonpoint Source Permits Program began
in 1988 as the Policy and Evaluation Program and
received its present name in 1992. The Program
oversees local programs for sediment control and
stormwater management. It also issues municipal
National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System