Under the Program are three divisions: Envi-
ronmental Lead, Lead Coordination, and Regula-
tory Development and Review.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD DIVISION
Susan A. Guyaux, Chief
(410) 631-3824

The Environmental Lead Division began as the
Lead Compliance Division of the Environmental
Response and Restoration Program. Under its cur-
rent name, the Division moved to the Regulatory
and Technical Assistance Program in 1995.
The Division enforces Maryland's lead paint
regulations and abatement procedures in residen-
tial and child-care structures. In 1993, it began the
accreditation of persons providing lead paint abate-
ment services and enforcement of the regulations
governing that accreditation (Code Environment
Article, secs. 6-1001 through 6-1005).

LEAD COORDINATION DIVISION
Barbara L. Conrad, R.N., Chief
(410) 631-3847

The Lead Coordination Division traces its origins
to the Division of Environmental Disease in the De-
partment of Health and Mental Hygiene. Maryland's
initiative for lead poisoning prevention moved to the
Department of the Environment in 1987 and, by
1988, was under the Center for Special Toxics. As the
Lead Poisoning Prevention Division, it was placed
under the Toxics Operations Program in 1989, and
as the Lead Coordination Program, under Environ
mental Health Coordination in 1992. In 1995, it
became the Lead Coordination Division under the
Regulatory and Technical Assistance Program.
The Division investigates incidents of lead poison-
ing, particularly in children. It maintains registries of
lead poisoning cases, works with county health de-
partments to coordinate testing and reporting of
childhood occurrences, educates health care providers
and the public about lead poisoning, and staffs the
Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission.

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION COMMISSION

James C. Keck, Chair, 1998

The Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission was
formed within the Department in 1994 (Chapter 114,
Acts of 1994). The Commission studies and collects
information on the effectiveness of the Lead Poisoning
Prevention Program and current treatments of build-
ings to stop exposure to lead (Code Environment
Article, secs. 6-815, 6-819). The Department of the
Environment consults with the Commission on estab-
lishing standards for lead-contaminated dust testing.
The Commission has eighteen members. Twelve
are appointed to four-year terms by the Governor. One
is a senator named by the Senate President, and one is
a delegate chosen by the House Speaker. Four serve ex

officio. The Governor names the chair (Code En-
vironment Article, secs. 6-807 through 6-810).

Vacancy, Chief
(410) 631-3441

For the Waste Management Administration, the
Regulatory Development and Review Division as-
sists small businesses with hazardous waste regula-
tions. The Division also initiates regulations and
arranges for the process of review, publication,
notice, and public hearings. It assures that State
low-level radioactive waste regulations are compat-
ible with those of the Appalachian States Low-Level
Radioactive Waste Commission.
The Division also oversees the Controlled Haz-
ardous Substance Advisory Council, the Hazardous
Waste Facilities Siting Board, and the Newsprint
Recycling Board.

CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE
ADVISORY COUNCIL

Glen E. Moulton, Ed.D., Chair, 1999
Staff: Harold L. Dye, Jr. (410) 631-3343

The Controlled Hazardous Substance Advisory
Council was created in 1976 (Chapter 618, Acts of
1976). Formerly under the Department of Health
and Mental Hygiene, the Council was placed within
the Department of the Environment in 1987
(Chapter 306, Acts of 1987).
The Council advises the Department and helps
define what substances should be designated as
controlled hazardous substances. The Council also
assists in drafting rules and regulations on the
management and disposal of controlled hazardous
substances and low-level nuclear waste.
Appointed by the Governor, the Council's thir-
teen members serve six-year terms. Ten are ap-
pointed with the advice of the Secretary of the
Environment, and three public members are se-
lected with Senate advice and consent (Code Envi-
ronment Article, secs. 7-211 through 7-215).

HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES SITING BOARD

Brig. Gen. James W. Hunt, U.S. Army (Ret.),
Chair, 1995
(410) 631-3343

The Hazardous Waste Facilities Siting Board
was created in 1980 (Chapter 528, Acts of 1980).
It transferred to the Department of Natural Re-
sources in 1983 (Chapter 388, Acts of 1983). In
1993, the Board joined the Department of the
Environment (Chapter 149, Acts of 1993).
The Board provides an alternative to local approval
of hazardous waste facilities to ensure that the State
has enough facilities to dispose of its hazardous waste.
If local approval cannot be obtained, the Board can