DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

David Arnold; Harvey S. Bloom; Nathaniel Bottigheimer; David Brownlee; William A. Butler; James Clarke; Drew Cobbs; Joseph W. Colden; Deborah DeYoung; Cabrina Dembow; Thomas E. Dernoga; Maureen C. Edwards, M.D.; Andrew Fellows; Craig Forrest; Stuart A. Freudberg; Barbara A. Frush; Stephen T. Goodrich; Paula C. Hollinger; Beth Kahr; Mark Keeley; Brigid E. Kenney, Esq.; Roy Littlefield; Peter Maciejewski; Maggie L. McIntosh; Wesley McNealy; Phil Mendelson; Amy G. Moredock; Makebe Morris; Gail W. Owings; Theresa M. Pierno; Dan Pontius; John Quinn; Joan Rohlfs; Joseph E. Schindler; Carol Schwartz; Howard Simons; Leslie E. Sipes-Pachol; David M. Sitko; Gregory I. Snook; Cynthia Stahl; Denise Stranko; Reider White; Tammy Williams; David L. Winstead; Steve Wise.

Convened in 1997 by Secretary of the Environment, Attainment Plan Task Force continued work of 15-Percent Plan Task Force, which submitted its final report in January 1996. To attain federal clean air standards for ground-level ozone reduction in Maryland, 15-Percent Plan Task Force recommended emission control strategies to Department.

Attainment Plan Task Force helped develop an attainment plan submitted to federal Environmental Protection Agency in April 1998, and supplemental plan of Sept. 1998. To attain an 8-hour ozone standard in Baltimore area, Task Force then focused on cost-effective and innovative clean-air strategies.

Representatives of State and local governments, industry, and the environmental community comprised Task Force.

Last met in Aug. 2004.

BACTERIOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS SECTION
Under Science Services Administration as part of Environmental Assessment and Standards Program.

BIOMONITORING, PRETREATMENT & TECHNICAL SERVICES DIVISION
Curtis H. Dalton, Chief (410) 537-3675
e-mail: curt.dalton@maryland.gov

BROWNFIELDS & VOLUNTARY CLEAN-UP DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration as part of Land Restoration Program, renamed Voluntary Clean-Up Division.

BUDGET & RECORDS MANAGEMENT SECTION

BUDGET MANAGEMENT & OPERATIONS DIVISION

BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Business Operations organized as Operations in April 2003, when Assistant Secretary for Operations became responsible for Administrative and Employee Services Administration, and Office of Information Management and Technology. Office was renamed Business Operations in 2004. Business Operations also oversaw Office of Fair Practice and, from June 2004 to Feb. 2007, Office of Human Resources.

CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Water Quality Infrastructure Program in 1996.

CERTIFICATION, REGISTRATION, & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
In Sept. 2021, reorganized as Hazardous Certifications and Reporting Section and moved under Solid Waste Program.

CHEMICAL ASSESSMENTS SECTION
Under Science Services Administration as part of Environmental Assessment and Standards Program.

COASTAL ZONE CONSISTENCY DIVISION
Under Wetlands and Waterways Program within Department of the Environment, Coastal Zone Consistency Division evaluated proposed federal acts that affect Maryland's coastal zone to ensure consistency with State's Coastal Zone Management Program. Acts reviewed included direct federal actions, federal licenses and permits, and financial assistance to State and local governments.

By 2012, Division duties were re-assigned to Coastal Zone Management Program, and in 2020 to Regulatory and Customer Service Division.

COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Industrial Compliance Division within Air Quality Compliance Program in Dec. 1999.

COMPLIANCE, TRACKING & OPERATOR CERTIFICATION DIVISION
Under Water and Science Administration, replaced by Planning and Compliance Division by 2023.

COMPLIANCE & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized in 2004 within Oil Control Program into two divisions: Compliance, and Remediation.

COMPLIANCE ENFORCEMENT & DATA MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration as part of Solid Waste Program, reformed as Compliance Division.

COMPOSTING WORK GROUP
Staff: Hilary D. Miller (410) 537-3314; e-mail: hilary.miller@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Laura Bankey; Vinnie Bevivino; Donald Birnesser; Warren R. Bontoyan; Craig Coker; Jeremy Criss; Denice Curry; Jeffrey Dannis; Philip Davidson; Benny Erez; C. Robert Ernst; Gemma Evans; Gary K. Felton, Ph.D.; Justin Garrity; Maclane Gibson; Michael Guiranna; Philip Harris; Carol A. Holko; Pamela M. Kasemeyer, Esq.; Andrew Kays; Ricard Keller; Keith Lasoya; Chaz Miller; Hilary D. Miller; Patricia D. Millner, Ph.D.; Delores Milmoe; Heather R. Mizeur; Melissa Pennington; Brenda Platt; Alan Pultyniewicz; Charles Reighart; Marilyn Rybak; Thomas G. Sprehe; William Teter; Evelyn Tomlin; Michael Toole; Michael Virga; Jessica Weiss; Harold Wiggins; James Wood.

Final Report, January 2013

Department of the Environment convened Composting Work Group in May 2012 to assist Department in its study of composting in Maryland and in formulating recommendations on facilitating composting in State. Study and resulting findings and recommendations were required by Chapter 363, Acts of 2011.

Work Group reported to General Assembly in Jan. 2013.

COMPUTER MODELING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions split between Computer Modeling Program and Office of Information Management and Technology in July 1999.

COMPUTER MODELING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as TMDL Technical Development Program in Feb. 2004.

CONTRACTS & SPECIAL PROJECTS

CONTROLLED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM

CUMULATIVE IMPACT WORK GROUP
Staff: Lisa M. Nissley (410) 537-3812; e-mail: lisa.nissley@maryland.gov
web: www.mde.maryland.gov/programs/CrossMedia/EnvironmentalJustice/EJinMarylandHome/Pages/Cumulative_Impacts_Workgroup.aspx

In June 2014, Secretary of the Environment convened Cumulative Impact Work Group. Work Group reviewed how to incorporate a cumulative impact assessment into Department's permitting process that is legal, feasible, and upholds standards of environmental justice. Currently, emphasis has been on immediate impact a human activity might have on quality of air, land, or water resources. However, a cumulative impact of a human activity on environmental quality incrementally adds up, and can be significant when past, present, and future impact are combined.

Work Group last met in Oct. 2014.

DATA MANAGEMENT SECTION
Under Science Services Administration as part of Environmental Assessment and Standards Program.

DESIGN & CERTIFICATION DIVISION
Under Solid Waste Program of Land Management Administration, renamed Nutrient Resources Division and transferred to Waste Diversion and Utilization Program in July 2011.

ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Biological Assessments Division in Feb. 2004.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Emergency Operations Program in 1998.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Environmental and Emergency Planning Program in July 1999.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & NUCLEAR PLANNING PROGRAM
Renamed Emergency Response Program in Feb. 2007.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Emergency Response and Nuclear Planning Program in March 2005 to more accurately reflect function.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE DIVISION
Under the Emergency Preparedness and Planning Program, discontinued and functions absorbed by Emergency Preparedness and Planning Program in April 2017.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM
Under Emergency Preparedness and Planning Program, functions consolidated into Emergency Response Division in July 2014.

ENFORCEMENT & COMPLIANCE SECTION

ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Planning and Analysis Division in Jan. 2001.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Assessment and Standards Program in March 2005.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Assessment Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Under Science Services Administration, phased out in May 2016.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, most functions assumed by Environmental Assessment and Planning Program in Feb. 2004.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized and functions split between Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division and Lead Enforcement Division in Sept. 2000.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: George H. Harman (410) 537-3856; e-mail: gharman@mde.state.md.us

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
George Luz, Ph.D., Chair
Nancy Benner; Jerrie Cherry, M.D.; Michael Powell, Esq.; Fred Schmitz, Ph.D.; four vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): John C. Astle

Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): J. B. Jennings

Environmental Noise Advisory Council advised Department on environmental noise standards and sound level limits. Council began in 1973 as Noise Pollution Control Advisory Council (Chapter 709, Acts of 1973). It was renamed Environmental Noise Advisory Council in 1974 (Chapter 287, Acts of 1974). Formerly under Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, Council became part of Department of the Environment in 1987 (Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). After being inactive for nearly a decade, Council was re-activated in Dec. 2000 to address needed changes in regulations governing noise pollution.

Eleven members comprised Council. Nine were appointed by Secretary of Environment for five-year terms. Two ex officio members include one senator named by Senate President, and one delegate chosen by House Speaker (Code Environment Article, secs. 3-201 through 3-205).

Due to funding cuts, Council last met in May 2005. Council abolished effective Oct. 1, 2012 (Chapter 360, Acts of 2012).

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as Environmental Assessment and Planning Program in Feb. 2004.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & OUTREACH DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Outreach and Coordination Division in Feb. 2004.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION & REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Land Restoration Program in March 2007.

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Environmental Health and Risk Assessment Program in July 1999.

FEDERAL INSTALLATION RESTORATION
Under Land Restoration Program, abolished by Oct. 2024.

FEDERAL & NATIONAL PRIORITIES LIST (NPL) SUPERFUND DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration as part of Land Restoration Program, reformed as Federal Installation Restoration Division.

FEDERAL FACILITIES DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration as part of Land Restoration Program.

FIELD OPERATIONS & PROJECTS DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration as part of Solid Waste Program, reorganized as Solid Waste Operations Division.

FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as Emergency Response and Planning Program in Feb. 2003.

FLOOD HAZARDOUS MITIGATION DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions transferred to Wetlands and Waterways Program under Water Management Administration in Feb. 2004.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMPUTER MODELING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized in 1998 as two divisions: Computer Modeling, and Geographic Information Systems.

HAZARD MITIGATION, FLOOD, & RIGHT-TO-KNOW DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Flood Hazardous Mitigation and Right-to-Know Division in Jan. 2001.

HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES SITING BOARD
Under Waste Management Administration, last met in 1995.

HAZARDOUS WASTE PROGRAM
In 1977, Hazardous Waste Program formed as Toxic Substances Control Program under Environmental Health Administration of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. Duties of Program were assigned to Waste Management and Enforcement Program by 1980 and to Waste Management Administration of Department of Health and Mental Hygiene by 1982. They transferred to Department of Environment in 1987.

Under Land Management Administration, Hazardous Waste Program issued permits to and certified all who generate, treat, store, dispose of, or transport hazardous waste in State. Program certified haulers of hazardous waste and drivers of vehicles that transport hazardous waste. In 1993, Program became responsible statewide for managing generation, storage, and removal for disposal of low-level nuclear waste.

Three divisions constituted Program: Hazardous Waste Compliance; Regulations and Permitting; and Tracking and Hazardous Materials Transportation.

Functions dispersed to other programs in July 2011.

IMPLEMENTATION & RESTORATION PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Water Quality Restoration and Protection Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE DIVISION
In 1989, Industrial Hygiene Division began as Industrial Operations Program under Toxics, Environmental Science and Health Administration of Department of the Environment. Program reorganized into a division under Air and Radiation Management Administration in 1992 and was renamed Industrial Hygiene Division in 1993.

In July 2004, Division functions were taken over by Asbestos Division.

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Information Management and Technology and moved to Technical and Regulatory Services Administration in July 1999.

INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized in 1996 as Office of Compliance Policy and Management.

INTERAGENCY NOISE CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(410) 537-3856

George H. Harman, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Governor: Jesse D. Heier

Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: David Roberts

Appointed by Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation: William Grabau

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Lt. Col. John F. Sherbert

Appointed by Secretary of Planning: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Transportation: Kenneth D. Polcak

In 1974, Interagency Noise Control Committee was created under Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Chapter 287, Acts of 1974). Committee transferred to Department of the Environment in 1987 (Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). Although inactive for most of 1990s, Committee resumed meeting from 2000 to May 2005.

From those State agencies responsible for developing, adopting, or enforcing any noise control rule or regulation, Committee received reports. It reviewed State noise control rules and regulations; evaluated existing efforts to comply with standards; and recommended new or revised noise control rules, regulations, or legislation.

Committee consisted of a member of Governor's executive staff, appointed by Governor; and representatives from following executive departments, appointed by their respective secretaries: Business and Economic Development; Environment; Health and Mental Hygiene; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Natural Resources; Planning; and Transportation. Member appointed by Secretary of the Environment served as chair (Code Environment Article, secs. 3-301 through 3-304).

Abolished effective Oct. 1, 2012 (Chapter 360, Acts of 2012).

LAND MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
In July 2017, renamed Land and Materials Administration.

LEAD ACCREDITATION & OVERSIGHT DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration and as part of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, merged with Lead Enforcement Division to form Lead Compliance and Accreditation Division in July 2010.

LEAD COMPLIANCE & ACCREDITATION DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration and as part of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, split from Lead Compliance Division by 2023.

LEAD COORDINATION DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Lead Surveillance and Health in Sept. 2000.

LEAD ENFORCEMENT DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration and as part of Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, merged with Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division to form Lead Compliance and Accreditation Division in July 2010.

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION & ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COORDINATION
Under Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs and Policy, renamed Environmental Justice Coordination in July 2017 reorganization.

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION PROGRAM
Renamed Lead Prevention Outreach and Education by Oct. 2024.

LEAD POISONING PREVENTION STUDY GROUP
Staff: Alvin L. Bowles (410) 537-3441; e-mail: abowles@mde.state.md.us

Appointed by Senate President: Lisa A. Gladden; Nancy Jacobs.

Appointed by House Speaker: Doyle L. Niemann; Wayne H. Norman; Nathaniel T. Oaks.

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Genevieve Birkby; Bruce Campbell; William Castelli; Patrick Connor; Carolyn Cook; Maura Dwyer; Olivia D. Farrow, Esq.; Lesa N. Hoover, Esq.; Kathy Howard; Jeff Hutter; Edward G. Landon; Patricia L. McLaine; Clifford S. Mitchell, M.D.; Ruth Ann Norton; Alfred Singer; Mary Snyder-Vogel; Wesley Stewart; Horacio A. Tablada.

Secretary of the Environment convened Lead Poisoning Prevention Study Group in July 2011. Study Group evaluated issues relevant for reducing lead poisoning, including current data, data collection methods, education and outreach, expanding applicability of current law, and long-term funding for lead poisoning prevention.

On Dec. 31, 2011, Department reported Study Group's findings to General Assembly (Chapter 610, Acts of 2011).

LEAD SURVEILLANCE & HEALTH DIVISION
Under Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, restructured as Lead Surveillance Section in 2015.

LEAD SURVEILLANCE DIVISION
Under Lead Prevention Outreach and Education, renamed Lead Surveillance Unit by Oct. 2024.

LEAD TESTING IN SCHOOL DRINKING WATER WORK GROUP
Staff: Christina A. Ardito (410) 537-3729; e-mail: christina.ardito@maryland.gov

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment: Peter F. Baily; Andrew P. Cassilly; Jinlene Chan, M.D.; William E. Dallas; David Glassman; Stephen W. Lafferty; John Magoon; Fred D. Mason III; Chip Maust, Ed.D.; Gloria Mikolajczk; Mark J. Mills; Craig M. Muckle; Jonathan D. O'Neal; Rebecca C. Rehr; Robert Souza.

In June 2017, Secretary of Environment convened Lead Testing in School Drinking Water Work Group (Chapter 386, Acts of 2017).

Work Group worked to develop regulations that require periodic testing for presence of lead in every drinking water source in an occupied school building, both public and private. Regulations require initial testing to be done on or before July 1, 2018. Regulations were drafted and submitted by Dec. 2017, and adopted in April 2018.

LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, phased out in July 2003.

MARYLAND RECYCLING ADVISORY GROUP
Under Waste Management Administration, completed its work in 1997.

MDE SERVE (SERVICE, EFFICIENCY, RESULTS, VALUE)
Under Assistant Secretary, renamed Performance Improvement and Customer Service in July 2017.

MDE STAT
Under Operations, replaced by MDE SERV (Service, Efficiency, Results, Value) in July 2015.

MONITORING PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Water Quality Monitoring Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

MULTI-MEDIA ANALYSIS DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, abolished in 1998.

NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION & EMERGENCY PLANNING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Planning Division within Emergency Operations and Technical Support Program in 1996.

NEWSPRINT RECYCLING BOARD
Under Waste Management Administration, last met in 1995.

Effective Oct. 1, 2018, abolished (Chapter 630, Acts of 2018).

NONPOINT-SOURCE PERMITS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Nonpoint-Source Program in 1997.

NONPOINT-SOURCE PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Sediment, Stormwater and Dam Safety Program in Feb. 2007.

NONTIDAL WETLANDS & WATERWAYS DIVISION
Under Water and Science Administration within Wetlands and Waterways Program, split into Nontidal Wetlands Division and Waterway Construction Division by 2008.

NUCLEAR EMERGENCY DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Nuclear Emergency Planning and Noise Division in 1998.

NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING & NOISE DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions reassigned to Emergency Response Division of Field Operations Program, and Flood Hazardous Mitigation and Right-to-Know Division of Environmental Planning and Analysis Program in Jan. 2001.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Office of Operations, Services, and Administration in Jan. 2001.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Office of Operational Services and Administration, effective Sept. 1, 1997.

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Renamed Office of Budget and Financing in Feb. 2007.

OFFICE OF BUDGET & FINANCE
Reorganized as Office of Budget and Infrastructure Finance in July 2009.

OFFICE OF COMMUNICATIONS
Under Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, renamed Office of Communications and Digital Strategy in Jan. 2013.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE POLICY & MANAGEMENT
Under Water Management Administration, reformed as Compliance Program in March 2007.

OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE
Under Regulatory Programs and Policy, functions assumed by Lead Poisoning Prevention and Environmental Justice Coordinator in Aug. 2015.

OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Under Office of Secretary, restructured as Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in June 2020.

OFFICE OF FAIR PRACTICES
Under Operations and Regulatory Programs, restructured as Office of Equal Employment Opportunity Programs in Oct. 2012.

OFFICE OF FEDERAL & INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS

OFFICE OF GRANTS & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
Under Operational Services Administration, renamed Office of Financial Monitoring in Nov. 2015.

OFFICE OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY
Formerly under Deputy Secretary for Regulatory Programs and Policy, renamed Office of Environmental Information and transferred to Office of Secretary in July 2017.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Under Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach, reorganized in June 2006 as Office of Education and International Outreach.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATION & POLICY
Reorganized as Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs in Sept. 2011.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Reformed as Office of Legislation and Policy in Feb. 2007.

OFFICE OF OPERATIONAL SERVICES & MANAGEMENT
Under Operational Services Administration, renamed Office of Grants and Financial Management.

OFFICE OF PERMITTING & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Office of Permitting and Customer Services began as Office of Special Programs in April 2003. Formerly under Office of Secretary, Special Programs moved under Programs in Jan. 2004; under Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach in June 2004; and under Assistant Secretary in Feb. 2007.

This office formerly oversaw Environmental Permits Service Center. Both were phased out in July 2009.

OFFICE OF PLANNING
Functions transferred to Deputy Secretary for Policy and Planning in Sept. 2011.

OFFICE OF PLANNING, FISCAL & SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Information Management and Technology in July 1999.

OFFICE OF PLANNING, RECYCLING & OUTREACH SERVICES
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Planning, Recycling and Outreach Program in July 1999.

OFFICE OF PLANNING & OUTREACH SERVICES
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Office of Planning, Recycling and Outreach Services in Aug. 1999.

OFFICE OF PLANNING & PROJECT DEVELOPMENT
Under Operational Services Administration, functions dispersed to other offices in Oct. 2013.

OFFICE OF POLLUTION PREVENTION & SUSTAINABILITY
Under Office of Secretary, renamed Sustainability Program in 2017.

OFFICE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in July 1998.

OFFICE OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Under Waste Management Administration, functions absorbed within Oil Control Program by Permits and Support Division in 2004.

OFFICE OF SMART GROWTH & REGULATORY REFORM
In July 2013, Office of Smart Growth and Regulatory Reform was established under Deputy Secretary for Policy and Planning.

Abolished in 2015.

OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Renamed Permitting and Customer Services in Feb. 2007.

OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Under Science Services Administration, organized as the Operational Services and Administration Program in March 2007, and adopted its present name in 2015.

Abolished in July 2017.

OPERATIONAL & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Under Water Management Administration, reformed as Operational Services and Administration under Water and Science Administration in July 2017.

OPERATIONAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Renamed Business Services Administration by July 2024.

OPERATIONAL SERVICES PROGRAM
Under Land Management Administration, restructured as Technical Services and Operations Program.

OPERATIONS
Renamed Business Operations in 2004.

OPERATIONS
Under Deputy Secretary, Operations began as Operations and Regulatory Programs in Sept. 2011. Renamed Operations in May 2015.

It oversaw Operational Services Administration, Emergency Preparedness and Planning Program, Environmental Crimes Unit, MDE SERV and three offices: Audit, Fair Practices, and Information Management.

Disbanded in Feb. 2017.

OPERATIONS & REGULATORY PROGRAMS
Headed by a Deputy Secretary, renamed Operations in May 2015.

OUTREACH & COORDINATION DIVISION
Under Science Services Division, functions absorbed by other divisions of TMDL Technical Development Program in 2012.

PERMITS & SUPPORT DIVISION

PERMITS & UNDERGROUND STORAGE-TANK LOAN DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Permits and Support Division within Oil Control Program in April 1997.

PERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Human Resources and moved to Operations in June 2004.

PIER TASK FORCE
Staff: Robert P. Rushlow (410) 537-4023; e-mail: rrushlow@mde.state.md.us

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment:
Gary T. Setzer, Chair
Pamela G. Beidle; Kim L. Coble; Robert P. Gaudette; Margaret G. McHale, Esq.; Richard W. Meehan; Michele Merkel; Susan Mitchell; Doldon W. Moore, Jr.; John Nichols; Gail W. Owings; Margaret B. Podlich; Edward R. Reilly; William P. Seib; Lawrence R. Tom; Edward A. Tudor; Brandon S. Weems; Rob Welsh; Susan K. Zellers.

In April 2009, Department convened Pier Task Force to review Maryland laws, regulations, and policy on residential pier construction to determine whether they need to be revised. Task Force considered length of piers over open water; length and height of piers over marshes and related ecological issues; and use of mooring buoys in place of piers. Also under consideration were dredging and its impact on submerged aquatic vegetation; competing recreational uses for waterways; limiting access; waterfront aesthetics; and construction methodology.

Last met in Jan. 2010.

PLANNING, RECYCLING & OUTREACH PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Recycling, Marketing, and Operations Program in Aug. 2003.

PLANNING & RECYCLING DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized within Recycling, Marketing and Operations Program as Recycling and Marketing Division in Jan. 2004.

POLICY & PLANNING
Headed by a Deputy Secretary, renamed Regulatory Programs and Policy in May 2015.

POLICY COORDINATION
Under Office of Secretary, phased out in Dec. 2002.

PROGRAM PLANNING & REGULATIONS COORDINATION SECTION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions absorbed by Office of Planning, Fiscal and Support Services in Dec. 1996.

PROGRAMS
Renamed Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach in June 2004.

PUBLIC DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Water Supply Program in July 1999.

PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Renamed Office of Communications in 1996.

PUBLIC INFORMATION & OUTREACH SERVICES DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to other units within Recycling, Marketing and Operations Program in Jan. 2004.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Quality Assurance and Data Management Division in Jan. 2000.

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS LICENSING & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Administration, renamed Radioactive Materials Division in Jan. 2018.

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS LICENSING, COMPLIANCE & SAFEGUARDS DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Radioactive Materials Licensing and Compliance Division in Jan. 1997.

RECYCLING, MARKETING & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized as Recycling and Operations Program in March 2005.

RECYCLING & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Land Management Program, restructured as Waste Diversion and Utilization Program in Aug. 2011.

RECYCLING SERVICES DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions taken over by Office of Planning, Recycling, and Outreach Services in Aug. 1999.

REGIONAL MANAGEMENT COORDINATION
Under Recycling and Operations Program of Waste Management Administration, Eastern Shore and Western Maryland regional offices closed due to budget constraints in May 2006.

REGULATORY & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized as Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Sept. 2000

REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT & REVIEW DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to Hazardous Waste Program and Planning, Recycling, and Outreach Program in Sept. 2000.

REGULATORY PROGRAMS & POLICY
Regulatory Programs and Policy was initiated in Sept. 2011 as Policy and Planning. Reorganized under its present name in May 2015.

Headed by Deputy Secretary, Regulatory Programs and Policy in May 2015 became responsible for four administrations: Air and Radiation Management; Land Management; Science Services; and Water Management. Since a Feb. 2017 restructuring, it oversaw certain administrative offices for audit, budget and infrastructure financing, communications, counsel, emergency preparedness and planning, environmental crimes, fair practices, information management and technology, and legislative and intergovernmental relations. It also was directly responsible for three administrations: Air and Radiation Management, Land Management, and Operational Services.

Phased out in reorganization of July 2017.

REGULATORY SERVICES DIVISION
Under Water and Science Administration within Wetlands and Waterways Program, reorganized as Regulatory and Customer Service Division in 2020.

SAFETY SERVICES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, incorporated into Central Services Division in Dec. 2003.

SCIENCE SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
In 1995, Science Services Administration formed as Technical and Regulatory Services Administration. It reorganized as Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007. Administration encompassed functions of former units, including Emergency Response and Enforcement Coordination; Water Quality Program of Water Management Administration; and Water Quality Monitoring Program and Environmental Assessment Program of Chesapeake Bay and Watershed Management Administration. In Dec. 2004, placed under Assistant Secretary for Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach. In Sept. 2011, it moved under Office of Secretary. In Feb. 2017, it transferred to Assistant Secretary.

Administration provided technical and scientific analyses and data for departmental regulatory activities. It devised solutions to multimedia environmental problems, and made environmental risk assessments. Administration also maintained geographic information systems and Toxics Inventory, did computer modeling of environmental conditions, and monitored shellfish waters for contaminants. Further, Administration developed water quality standards and sets goals for environmental restoration and protection of State waters. In addition, it assessed water quality associated with channel dredging in Baltimore Harbor and Chesapeake Bay.

Under Administration were five programs: Environmental Assessment and Standards; Field Services; Operational and Administrative Services; TDML Technical Development; and Water Quality Restoration and Accountability.

In July 2017, merged with Water Management Administration to form Water and Science Administration.

SCRAP TIRE DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to Design and Certification Division, and Compliance Enforcement and Data Management Division in Oct. 2000.

SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Bacteriological Assessments Division in Feb. 2004.

SITE ASSESSMENT & STATE SUPERFUND DIVISION
Under Land Management Administration as part of Land Restoration Program, reorganized as State Assessment and Remediation Division.

SMART GROWTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION DIVISION
In May 2002, its functions transferred to Director of Policy and Management within Office of Secretary.

SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT STUDY GROUP
Staff: Hilary D. Miller (410) 537-3314; e-mail: hmiller@mde.state.md.us

At request of General Assembly, Secretary of Environment convened Solid Waste Management Study Group in Oct. 2010, to help Department evaluate solid waste management processes for reducing solid waste stream through recycling and source reduction (Chapter 719, Acts of 2010).

Work Group reported its findings to General Assembly in Dec. 2011.

SOURCE PROTECTION & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Source Protection and Administration Division within Public Drinking Water Program in 1996.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS & SITE ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Fishkill Investigation Section within Emergency Operations Program in 1998.

STATE BOARD OF ENVIRONMENTAL SANITARIANS
Under Water Management Administration, transferred to Department of Health and Mental Hygiene as State Board of Environmental Health Specialists effective July 1, 2012 (Chapter 667, Acts of 2012).

STATE GROUNDWATER PERMITS DIVISION
Under Water and Science Administration, renamed Groundwater Discharge Permits Division by 2023.

SURFACE WATER INVESTIGATION SECTION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Intensive Survey Section of Water Quality Monitoring Division under Field Operations Program in July 2000.

SURVEILLANCE & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Engineering and Technical Assistance Division within Public Drinking Water Program in 1996.

TECHNICAL & REGULATORY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Restructured as Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

TECHNICAL SERVICES & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Renamed Operational and Administrative Services Program in Sept. 2021.

TMDL ACCOUNTABILITY DIVISION
Under Water Quality Restoration and Accountability Program, Program developed TMDLs, or Total Maximum Daily Loads, for pollutants in State's impaired waterways. Functions absorbed into Integrated Water Planning Program in July 2017.

TMDL IMPLEMENTATION DIVISION
Through two grant programs, supported implementation of TMDLs, or Total Maximum Daily Loads, by Department and local governments. Formerly under Water Quality Restoration and Accountability Program, functions absorbed into Integrated Water Planning Program in July 2017.

TMDL MODELING DIVISION
Under TMDL Technical Development Program, restructured as TMDL Division under Integrated Water Planning Program in July 2017.

TMDL PLANNING & ANALYSIS DIVISION
Under TMDL Technical Development, functions absorbed into Integrated Water Program in July 2017.

TMDL TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Under Sciences Services Administration, merged with Water Quality Restoration and Accountability Program to form Water Planning Program under Water and Science Administration in July 2017.

TRACKING & HAZARDOUS MATERIALS TRANSPORTATION DIVISION
Under Hazardous Waste Management Administration, Tracking and Hazardous Materials Transportation Division organized as Toxics Information and Operations Center. It reorganized as Toxics Registries and Analysis Program in 1989, Toxic Registries Division of Hazardous Waste Program in 1992, and Tracking and Toxics Inventory Division in 1993. Division reformed as Tracking and Hazardous Materials Transportation Division in 1995.

Under federal Superfund Amendment and Reauthorization Act, Division received and stored information about use of toxics by industry. Division served as a central repository for this data which Maryland counties use to develop emergency response plans.

Ecological effects of toxics, primarily on aquatic environment, were assessed by Division. These assessments were used by Department and local agencies. In addition, Division assisted Department of State Police and Department of Transportation with commercial vehicle safety and transport of hazardous materials.

TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Under Office of Secretary, established in Jan. 2018, but phased out in July 2020, and some functions transferred to Office of Human Resources.

WASTE DIVERSION & UTILIZATION PROGRAM
Under Land Management Administration, restructured as Resource Management Program in May 2015.

WASTE MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
In July 2009, renamed Land Management Administration.

WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in 1996.

WATER & WASTEWATER ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in 1996.

WATER & WASTEWATER PERMITS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Wastewater Permits Program in July 1999.

WATER MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION
In July 2017, merged with Science Services Administration to form Water and Science Administration.

WATER POLICY & SECURITY DIVISION
Under Water Supply Program, functions moved to Source Protection and Appropriation Division in 2009 reorganization.

WATER QUALITY INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM
Under Office of Budget and Finance, restructured as Engineering and Capital Projects Program in July 2009.

WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM
Under Science Services Administration, renamed Field Services Program in Aug. 2007.

WATER QUALITY PROTECTION & RESTORATION PROGRAM
Under Science Services Administration, restructured as Water Quality Restoration and Accountability Program.

WATER QUALITY RESTORATION & ACCOUNTABILITY PROGRAM
Under Science Services Administration, merged with TMDL Technical Development Program to form Integrated Water Planning Program under Water and Science Administration in July 2017.

The Water Quality Restoration and Accountability Program started as the Implementation and Restoration Program, became the Water Quality Protection and Restoration Program in February 2007, and assumed its present name in 2015.

WATER RIGHTS DIVISION
Under Water Supply Program, restructured as Source Protection and Appropriation Division in Feb. 2004.

WATERSHED MODELING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Watershed and Nontidal Modeling Division in Feb. 2004.

WATERSHED PLANNING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Planning and Outreach Division in Jan. 2001.

WETLANDS & WATERWAYS PROGRAM FUNDING WORK GROUP
Appointed by Secretary of Environment: Heather W. Barthel; William Castelli, Esq.; Todd R. Chason, Esq.; Candace L. Donoho; William C. Ferguson IV; Cristen C. Flynn; Barbara A. Frush; Ronald A. George; James L. Hearn; Patrick N. Hogan; Lynn C. Hoot; J. B. Jennings; Virginia F. Kearny; Kevin Kelly; Leslie Knapp, Jr.; Jenny Levin; Kathleen M. Maloney; Margaret G. McHale, Esq.; Doldon W. Moore, Jr.; Ryan M. Necessary; Ronald Nelson; John A. Olszewski, Jr.; Spencer Rowe; Jay G. Gakai; Rob Schnabel; Gary T. Setzer; Robert M. Summers, Ph.D.; David R. Thomey; Brandon S. Weems; Susan K. Zellers.

In July 2008, Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund was established (Chapter 142, Acts of 2008). Through fees for permits, and licences, Department uses Fund to manage, conserve, restore, and protect State's wetlands and waterways. By Jan. 1, 2011, Department was to convene Work Group to evaluate usefulness of Fund; and whether Fund improved service levels within Program.

In Dec. 2011, Department reported Work Group's findings to Legislative Policy Committee; Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee; and House Environmental Matters Committee.

WORK GROUP TO REVIEW & ASSESS LONG-TERM FUNDING NEEDS OF STATE OIL POLLUTION PROGRAMS (2010)
Appointed by Secretary of Environment:
Horacio A. Tablada, Chair (410) 537-3304
Heather W. Barthel; Drew Cobb; Peter Horrigan; Cynthia Keller; Christopher H. Ralston; Terri A. Wilson.

Report, December 31, 2012

At request of General Assembly, Secretary of Environment convened Work Group to Review and Assess Long-Term Funding Needs of State Oil Pollution Programs in July 2010 (Chapter 377, Acts of 2010).

On Dec. 31, 2012, Department reported Work Group's findings to Legislative Policy Committee; Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee; Senate Finance Committee; and House Environmental Matters Committee.

WORK GROUP TO REVIEW & ASSESS LONG-TERM FUNDING NEEDS OF STATE OIL POLLUTION PROGRAMS (2013)
Appointed by Secretary of Environment:
Horacio A. Tablada, Chair
Heather W. Barthel; Drew Cobb; Jeffrey Fretwell; Peter Horrigan; Cynthia Keller; Hilary D. Miller; Rebecca Mules; Lisa Nissley; Christopher H. Ralston; Megan Ulrich; Ellen Valentino; Terri A. Wilson.

Report, April 1, 2014

In June 2013, Secretary of the Environment convened Work Group (Chapter 425, Acts of 2013).

In April 2014, Department reported Work Group's findings to Governor and General Assembly.

WORK GROUP TO REVIEW & ASSESS LONG-TERM FUNDING NEEDS OF STATE OIL POLLUTION PROGRAMS (2014)
In July 2014, Work Group to Review and Assess Long-Term Funding Needs of State Oil Pollution Programs was convened (Chapter 325, Acts of 2014).

By Dec. 31, 2016, Work Group was to report its findings and recommendations to Legislative Policy Committee, Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs Committee, Senate Finance Committee, and House Environmental Matters Committee.

Disbanded in 2017 upon passage of Chapter 390, Acts of 2017, effective July 2017.

WORKER RIGHT-TO-KNOW
Under Environmental Assessment and Standards Program.

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