MDE’s Land and Materials Administration (LMA) protects human health and preserves and restores our land and water resources by reducing the quantity and toxicity of generated wastes through recycling and source reduction, ensuring the control and proper disposal of waste, managing lead paint compliance, assuring that oil is handled in an environmentally safe manner and overseeing the remediation of contaminated sites for viable economic development. This is achieved by maintaining a highly visible presence in the regulated community, providing assistance to stakeholders, and developing long-term strategies for waste management needs.

Programs and Offices administered by LMA are:

• Land Restoration
• Lead Poisoning Prevention
• Solid Waste
• Mining
• Oil Control
• Resource Management

Solid Waste Program

• 2.01 Refuse Disposal Permit
• 2.02 Ground Water Discharge Permit for Rubble Landfills
• 2.04 Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facility Permit
• 2.16 Hazardous Waste; EPA Identification Number
  
• 2.17 Controlled Hazardous Substance Hauler and Vehicle Certification
  
• 2.18 Special Medical Waste Hauler and Vehicle Certification & Identification Number

Oil Control Program

• 2.06 Oil Operations Permit
  
• 2.07 Oil Operations Permit for Oil-Contaminated Soils
  
• 2.08 Oil Transfer License
  
• 2.09 Oil Control Program General Wastewater Discharge Permits
  
• 2.10 Surface Water Discharge Permit for Oil Terminals
  
• 2.12 Underground Storage Tank Technician, Remover, or Inspector Certification
  
• 2.13 Underground Storage Tank Removal/Abandonment 30-Day Written Notification
  
• 2.14 Notification for Underground Storage Tanks

Resource Management Program

• 2.03 Sewage Sludge Utilization Permits
• 2.15 Controlled Hazardous Substance Facility Permit
• 2.23 Animal Feeding Operations Permit Guide
• 2.25 Composting Permit Guide
• 2.26 eCycling Registration Guide​

     Scrap Tire Licenses and Approvals

• 2.05 Scrap Tire Licenses and Approvals
  Scrap Tire Licenses and Report Forms are located on MDE's Land Permits Applications and Instructions web page.

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program

• 2.19 Lead Paint Abatement Services Accreditation Guide
  
• 2.20 Lead Paint Abatement Services Training Provider, Courses; Instructor Accreditation Guide 

Land Restoration Program

• 2.22 Voluntary Cleanup Program

Mining Program

• 3.08 Coal Mining Permit
  
• 3.09 Surface Coal Mining Blaster Certification
  
• 3.10 Coal Mining Operator License
  
• 3.11 Non-Coal Mining Permit
  
• 3.12 Surface Mining License
  
• 3.13 Oil and Gas Exploration and Production

Related Links

• Permit Guide
• Download Permit Applications
• Maryland Business Assistance Providers
• COMAR Online
• Pollution Prevention
• Enforcement and Compliance

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