MDE 

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

410-537-3000 . 1-800-633~101 

Martin O'Malley 

Governor 

Roben M. S111111ners, Ph.D. 

Anthony G. Brown 

Lieutenant Governor 

Mr. Shawn M. Garvin 

Regional Administrator 

U.S. EPA Region 3 

1650 Arch Street, 16th Floor, 3RAOO 

Philadelphia, P A 191 03-2029 

Dear Mr. Garvin: 

Secrelaty 

August 14, 2013 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MOE) is formally submitting the attached state 

implementation plan (SIP), Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section I I O(a)(2) for 

Nitrogen DioJtide and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards, SIP #13-03. This 

SIP revisioo addresses the Clean Air Act Section 110 (a)(2) elements for the 2010, 1-hour, 100 ppb, 

nitrogen dioJtide (N<h) primary national ambient air quality standard (NAAQS). This SIP revision also 

addresses Maryland's obligations under Section 128 of the Act for all NAAQS. 

MOE certifies that identical electronic and hard copies of this SIP are enclosed. MDE is also providing 

documentation of its compliance with the requirement to offer a thirty-day comment period on this 

Clean Air Act IIO(a)(2) submittal. No comments were received. A public hearing for this SIP was held 

in Balt.imore, Maryland on June 12, 2013. All required administrative procedures were followed 

throughout the hearing process. 

If you have any questions about this SIP submittal, please contact me or Mr. George (Tad) S. A bum, Jr., 

Director of the Air and Radiation Management Administration, at410-537-3255, or by email at 

george.abum@marvland.goy. 

Sincerely, 

#j5'?1( ) __ --- Robert M. Summers, Ph.D. 

Secretary 

Enclosure 

cc: Diana Esher, Director, Air Protection Division, USEPA Region 111 

George (Tad) Abum, Jr., Director, Air and Radiation Management Administration 

Diane Franks, Program Manager, Air Quality Planning 

www .mde.slatc.md.us 11'Y 11sm 1·811().7JS-22S8 

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

1800 Washington Boulevard  Baltimore MD 21230 

410-537-3000  1-800-633-6101

Martin O'Malley

Governor 

Anthony Brown 

Lt. Governor

Robert M. Summers, Ph.D. 

Secretary 

Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act 

Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide and Section 128 

for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

Prepared for: 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

June 20, 2013 

SIP # 13-03 

Prepared by: 

Maryland Department of the Environment 
This Page Left Intentionally Blank
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Background _________________________________________________________________________ 1

Maryland’s Plan Elements _____________________________________________________________ 2

§ 110(a)(2)(A), Emission limits and other control measures: ______________________________________ 2

§ 110(a)(2)(B), Ambient air quality monitoring/data system: _____________________________________ 3

§ 110(a)(2)(C), Program for enforcement of emission limitations and other control measures, and 

schedules for compliance ___________________________________________________________________ 5

§ 110(a)(2)(D)(i), Interstate transport: ________________________________________________________ 7

(D) (ii): 126 and 115 Plans ________________________________________________________________________ 10

§ 110(a)(2)(E), Adequate resources, state boards, and authority; and § 128, State Boards:____________ 11

(E) (i) Adequate resources (legal, personnel and funding) ________________________________________________ 11

(E) (ii) Boards __________________________________________________________________________________ 14

(E) (iii) Reliance on local units of government _________________________________________________________ 23

§ 110(a)(2)(F), Stationary source monitoring systems: __________________________________________ 23

(F)(i): Stationary Source Monitoring Equipment _______________________________________________________ 23

(F)(ii): Stationary Source Monitoring Reports _________________________________________________________ 23

(F)(iii): Reports, State Role, and Public Notification ____________________________________________________ 25

§ 110(a)(2)(G), Emergency powers: _________________________________________________________ 25

§ 110(a)(2)(H), Future SIP revisions: ________________________________________________________ 26

§ 110(a)(2)(J), Consultation, public notification, PSD and visibility: ______________________________ 27

(J) Consultation _________________________________________________________________________________ 27

(J) Public notification ____________________________________________________________________________ 28

(J) PSD and visibility protection ____________________________________________________________________ 29

§ 110(a)(2)(K), Air quality modeling/data:____________________________________________________ 31

§ 110(a)(2)(L), Permitting fees: _____________________________________________________________ 32

§110(a)(2)(M), Consultation/participation by local entities: _____________________________________ 32
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

1800 Washington Boulevard  Baltimore MD 21230 

410-537-3000  1-800-633-6101• www.mde.state.md.us 

 

 

MARYLAND CLEAN AIR ACT SECTIONS 110(a)(2) AND 128 

Background 

A State Implementation Plan (SIP) is a plan for each state that identifies how that state will attain 

and maintain the primary and secondary National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). 

The SIP contains regulations, source-specific requirements, non-regulatory items such as plans 

and inventories, and other types of submittals designed to satisfy requirements promulgated by 

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The initial SIPs for states were approved on 

May 31, 1972. SIPs may be revised by the state with EPA approval. The federally enforceable 

SIP for the State of Maryland is compiled under 40 CFR Part 52 Subpart V. 

Section 110(a) of the federal Clean Air Act requires that each SIP provide for the 

implementation, maintenance, and enforcement of the NAAQS. This section also requires that 

within three years of the promulgation of a NAAQS, a state must adopt and submit such a plan to 

EPA. These “infrastructure SIPs” provide assurances of state resources and authorities, and 

where necessary establish the basic state programs, to implement, maintain, and enforce new or 

revised standards. This document summarizes where the §110(a)(2) requirements for the 2010 

revised NO2 NAAQS are addressed in Maryland’s current SIP or pending SIP revisions. 

This submittal addresses Maryland's obligations under §128 for all NAAQS and addresses 

§110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act specifically for the following standard: 

NO2: On January 22, 2010, EPA substantially strengthened the health-based National 

Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (NO2)

1

. To supplement 

the existing annual standard, EPA set a new 1-hour NO2 standard at the level of 100 parts 

per billion (ppb), based on the 3-year average of the 98th percentile of the yearly 

distribution of 1-hour daily maximum concentrations. High levels of NO2 contribute to 

respiratory problems in sensitive individuals. Also, on January 22, 2010, EPA proposed 

revisions to the NO2 monitoring requirements pertaining to where state and local 

monitoring agencies would be required to conduct NO2 monitoring. This final rule 

 

1

 See “Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide,” Final Rule, 75 FR 6473, 9 February 

2010, and 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58 

Robert M. Summers, Ph.D.

Secretary 

n O’Malley 

vernor 

 

Go

. Brown 

t Governor 

Marti

Anthony G

Lieutenan

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 1 
became effective on April 12, 2010. (See 

http://www.epa.gov/ttn/naaqs/standards/nox/fr/20100209.pdf.) 

 elements of 

§110(a)(2)(A)—(M) of the Clean Air Act (CAA). Note that Maryland’s submittal for 

§110(a)(2)(E)(ii) of the CA

Maryland’s Plan Elements

The following sections indicate the statutes, regulations, plans and other elements used in

the Maryland State Implementation Plan to meet the required

2 §

A also addresses §128 of the CAA. 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(A)

§ 110(a)(2)(A), Emission limits and other control measures: Requires SIPs to include 

enforceable emission limitations and other control measures, means, or techniques (including 

economic incentives such as fees, marketable permits, and auctions of emissions rights), as well 

as schedules and timetables for compliance.

 Maryland’s enforceable emission limitations and other control measures, under th

Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) and Annotated Code of Maryland, 

which have been approved as part of Maryland’s SIP under 40 CFR 52.1070(c),

are shown in the table below. N

e 

ote that the control measures below, cited as EPAapproved, are limited to the current SIP-approved portions of COMAR and the 

Annotat ryland.

N 2 Rem

ed Code of Ma

COMAR 

Subtitle/ 

 Chapter 

Chapter Name O arks 

26.11.01 General Administrative Provisions Administrative provisions 

26.11.02 Permits, Approvals, and Registration3 .11A b), 

12 ) 

(1)( Administrati isions 

A(1

ve prov

26.11.04 Ambient Air Quality Standards4 .02 

 

2

 This SIP revision does not include the following two elements of Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2): section 110(a)(2

“to the extent it refers to permit programs (known as ‘nonattainment new source review’) under part D and ... 

section 110(a)(2)(I) in its entirety.” See U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Guidance on Infrastructure St

Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS),” Memorandum from Stephen D. Page, Office of Air 

)(C) 

ate 

Quality 

le, 

d’s 

tively in order for Maryland’s ambient air 

Planning and Standards (Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, October 14, 2011) 2. 3

 Maryland's permit fee requirements under COMAR 26.11.02 Regulations .16-.19 are not part of Maryland's SIP. 

4

 On February 11, 2013, 78 Fed. Reg. 9593 and 78 Fed. Reg. 9650, EPA issued a direct final rule and proposed ru

respectively, approving Maryland SIP revisions to COMAR 26.11.04. As of the close of the comment period on

March 13, 2013, EPA had not received any adverse comments on the proposed/direct final rule; as a result, the 

direct final rule will be effective on April 12, 2013 without further notice. Note that in these changes to Marylan

regulations, the NAAQS are being incorporated by reference prospec

quality standards to be identical to the federal standards at all times. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 2 
COMAR 

Subtitle/ 

 Chapter 

Chapter Name NO2 Remarks 

26.11.06 General Emissions Standards, Prohibi

and Restrictions 

tions, .15 Administrative provisions: 

.10, .145

26.11.09 Control of Fuel-Burning Equipment, 

Stationary Internal Combustion Engines, and 

Certain Fuel-Burning Installations 

Stationary Sources 

.08 Control of NOx Emissions for Major 

26.11.27 Emission Limitations for Power Plants .02, .0 , and 

.05 

3 Administrative provisions: .01 & .06

11.14.08 

(MDO icle 

Administration (MVA) program 

Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Maryland Dept. of Transportation 

T)/Motor Veh

20.79 plications Concerning the Construction or 

tations and 

s 

 Maryland Public Service Commission 

(PSC) program 

Ap

Modification of Generating S

Overhead Transmission Line

Annotated Code of Maryland, Article Sections 

Public Utilities 

 transmission lines -- General 

 or transmission lines -- Joint construction 

iated lines. 

§ 7-205, Electric companies – Modification of power plant; 

§ 7-207, Generating stations or

certification procedure; and

§ 7-208, Generating stations

of station and assoc

Source-specific provisions are listed in 40 CFR 52.1070(d). 

The approved plans are listed in 40 CFR 52.1070(e).

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(B)

§ 110(a)(2)(B), Ambient air quality monitoring/data system: Requires SIPs to include 

rovisions for establishment and operation of appropriate devices, methods, systems, and 

rocedures necessary to monitor, compile, and analyze data on ambient air quality, and upon 

req

p

p

uest, make such data available to the EPA Administrator. 

. On 

 

 Maryland's authority to monitor ambient air quality is found under §§2-103(b)(2) 

and 2-301 (a)(1), Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; and 

COMAR 26.11.04.02 (specifying that methods of measuring ambient air quality

levels shall be those specified in 40 CFR Parts 50, 51, 53 and 58, as amended)

5

 Maryland's prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) requirements are under COMAR 26.11.06.14, with 

related definitions under COMAR 26.11.01.01B(37). Maryland has revised its "PSD sources" regulations to refer to 

any new or modified source subject to the provisions of 40 CFR 52.21, as amended. This regulation revision will 

take effect in late June 2013, at which time it will be submitted to EPA for SIP approval. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 3 
February 11, 2013, 78 Fed. Reg. 9593 and 78 Fed. Reg. 9650, EPA issued a direct 

final rule and proposed rule, respectively, approving Maryland SIP revision

COMAR 26.11.04. As noted in the footnotes, above, for the Clean Air Act § 

110(a)(2)(

s to 

A) section of this SIP, the direct final rule will be effective on April 12, 

2013, without further notice. Note that in these changes to Maryland’s regulations, 

dards at 

e 

gnated by EPA as either 

Reference or Equivalent monitors. All ambient air monitors in the Maryland 

 58, 

g 

onitor is to be 

perational by January 1, 2014, and the second by January 1, 2015, in accordance 

istrict 

To meet the requirements of 40 CFR Part 58, Appendix D, Section 4.3.3 

 plans to continue operating a Photochemical Assessment 

Monitoring Station (PAMS) monitor. 

hed 

tails 

the NAAQS are being incorporated by reference prospectively in order for 

Maryland’s ambient air quality standards to be identical to the federal stan

all times. 

 Maryland operates and maintains a network of ambient air monitors throughout th

State. All ambient air monitors in the Maryland network that are used to 

determine compliance with the NAAQS have been desi

network are subjected to the Quality Assurance requirements of 40 CFR Part

Appendix A. In addition, all samplers are located at sites that have met the 

minimum siting requirements of Part 58, Appendix E. 

 To address the requirements of 40 CFR Part 58, Appendix D, Section 4.3.2

“Requirement for Near-road NO2 Monitors” (October 9, 2012), and 78 Fed. Reg. 

16184, March 14, 2013, “Revision to Ambient Nitrogen Dioxide Monitorin

Requirements,” Maryland is installing two additional near-road monitors in the 

Baltimore Core-Based Statistical Area (CBSA). The first m

o

with 78 Fed. Reg. 16184, March 14, 2013. Maryland has been designated 

“unclassifiable” for the NO2 NAAQS until the EPA-funded monitors are installed

and data from the near-roadway monitors can be reviewed. 

The Washington, DC CBSA, which includes Maryland, Virginia and the D

of Columbia, will also be required to have two near-road monitors. Virginia and

the District of Columbia have undertaken this responsibility. 



“Requirement for Area-wide NO2 Monitoring” (October 9, 2012), Maryland is 

currently operating and

 Maryland has an EPA-approved ambient air monitoring network (see the attac

EPA approval letter). 

 In order to keep EPA informed of changes to the sampling network, Maryland

Department of the Environment (MDE) provides EPA Region III with prior 

notification of any planned changes to the network. As needed, details of these 

changes and anticipated approvals of the changes are communicated to EPA. 

Pursuant to 40 C.F.R. Part 58, Subpart B, Section 58.10, “Annual monitoring 

network plan and periodic network assessment,” MDE sends the EPA Regional 

Administrator an Annual Monitoring Network Plan for approval. The plan de

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 4 
any modifications to the network. This plan also provides a description of eac

modification, the reason for each modification, and any other information releva

to the modifications. Section 58.10 also requires MDE (beginning July 1, 2010) to

perform and submit to the EPA Regional Administrator an assessment of

Maryland ambient air monitoring network every

h 

nt 

 the 

 five years to determine, at a 

minimum, if the network meets the monitoring objectives defined in 40 C.F.R., 

 no 

l 

chiving requirements” (July 

1, 2012). As necessary, the submitted data is reviewed, edited, validated, and 

entered into the AQS for updating pursuant to prescribed AQS procedures. The 

state is requir the EPA AQS within 90 

days after the

Part 58, Appendix D, whether new sites are needed, whether existing sites are

longer needed and can be terminated, and whether new technologies are 

appropriate for incorporation into the network. 

 Maryland has and will continue to submit data to EPA's Air Quality System 

(AQS), as required by 40 CFR 51.320, “Annual air quality data report.” MDE 

collects and reports to EPA all ambient air quality data and associated quality 

assurance data for NO2, NO, NOy, and NOx. The reports comply with the federa

requirements of 40 CFR 58.16, “Data submittal and ar

ed by 40 CFR 58.16 to report this data to 

 end of each quarterly reporting period. 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(C)

§ 110(a)(2)(C), Program for enforcement of emission limitations and other control measures, 

ources 

-attainment new source review (NNSR) permit programs 

Note: In accordance with EPA guidance,6 infrastructure SIPs are to include the preceding 

requir a 

different SIP. 

and schedules for compliance; regulation of modification and construction of stationary s

necessary to reach attainment with NAAQS, including prevention of significant deterioration 

(PSD), and non

ements, with the exception of the NNSR permitting program, which is to be addressed in

 With the exception of its Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program, Maryland’s 

statutory provisions for the enforcement of the provisions described in 

§110(a)(2)(A) of the Clean Air Act are found at §§2-601—614 of the 

IP 

 

Environment Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland. Specific enforcement 

provisions for the items under § 110(a)(2)(A), above, may also be found in S

approved portions of COMAR 26.11. 

6

 See for example U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, “Guidance on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan 

(SIP) Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1) and 110(a)(2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards (NAAQS),” Memorandum from Stephen D. Page, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards 

(Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, October 14, 2011) 2. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 5 
 In addition to the enforcement provisions in §§2-601—614 of the Environment 

Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, §2-1005 of the Environment Article, 

Annotated Code of Maryland, contains enforcement provisions pertaining 

-207 of Title 23 of the Transportation Article of 

the Annotated Code of Maryland, with implementing regulations at COMAR 

land 

 Maryland's permit to construct and prevention of significant deterioration (PSD) 

its are under COMAR 26.11.03. This chapter of 

COMAR also includes provisions providing for enforcement of Title V permits 

 just 

for 

 found in COMAR 26.11.01.01B(37). 

Maryland has revised its "PSD sources" regulations to refer to any new or 

(77 

e 

amendments to the following: (1) 

Regulation .01 under COMAR 26.11.01 General Administrative Provisions; (2) 

n 

 COMAR 20.79, “Applications Concerning the Construction or Modification of 

 of 

ty impacts. 

specifically to the requirements of the Maryland Healthy Air Act (“HAA”). 

Among other elements, the HAA contains NOx emissions reductions for certain 

electric generating units. 

 Maryland’s provisions for the enforcement of its Vehicle Emissions Inspection 

Program are found in section 23

11.14.08.08. Pursuant to COMAR 11.14.08.08A, such enforcement is 

administered by the Motor Vehicle Administration, which is part of the Mary

Department of Transportation. 

approval program requirements are found in COMAR 26.11.02, which also

contains enforcement provisions for violations of permits to construct, PSD 

approvals, and operating permits. 

 Maryland’s Title V perm

(COMAR 26.11.03.21, “General Part 70 Permits”). Note that the COMAR 

26.11.03 is not part of Maryland’s EPA-approved SIP and is mentioned here

for reference purposes. 

 COMAR 26.11.06.14 also contains pre-construction permitting requirements 

PSD sources. Related definitions are

modified source subject to the provisions of 40 CFR 52.21, as amended. This 

regulation revision will take effect in late June 2013, at which time it will be 

submitted to EPA for SIP approval. 

 The previous SIP revision for PSD was approved by EPA on August 2, 2012 

FR 45949); that SIP revision concerned implementation of the requirements of th

Environmental Protection Agency's final PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas

Tailoring Rule, which was published in the Federal Register on June 3, 2010 (75 

FR 31514). MDE’s SIP Revision included

Regulations .01 and .12 under COMAR 26.11.02 Permits, Approvals, and 

Registration; and (3) Regulation .14 under COMAR 26.11.06 General Emissio

Standards, Prohibitions, and Restrictions. 

Generating Stations and Overhead Transmission Lines,” particularly the EPA 

SIP-approved portions of this chapter, regulate construction and modification

electric generating stations, including consideration of related air quali

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 6 
 Statutory provisions also establish requirements for construction and modification 

cle, Annotated Code of Maryland: 

– Modification of power plant 

o § 7-207, Generating stations or transmission lines -- General certification 

procedure

§ 7-208, Generating stations or transm

of generating stations. See the EPA SIP-approved portions of the following 

sections of the Public Utilities Arti

o § 7-205, Electric companies 

o ission lines -- Joint construction of

station and associated lines 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(D)

§ 110(a)(2)(D)(i), Interstate transport: Requires SIPs to include provisions prohibiting 

significant deterioration of air quality or protect visibility in another state. 

 D (i) SI

emissions activ mounts which will: 

al primary 

or secondary ambient air quality standard 

(II) interfere with measures required to be included in the applicable 

emissions of air pollutants in amounts that contribute significantly to nonattainment or interfere 

with maintaining the NAAQS in another state, or interfere with measures required to prevent 

Ps must “contain adequate provisions prohibiting... any source or other type of 

ity within the State from emitting any air pollutant in a

(I) contribute significantly to nonattainment in, or interfere with 

maintenance by, any other State with respect to any such nation

implementation plan for any other State under part C to prevent 

significant deterioration of air quality or to protect visibility.” 

The CAA requires each state to address section 110 after a NAAQS has been promulgated. 

Maryland understands that EPA is developing guidance on section 110(a)(2)(D), the transport 

ortion of infrastructure SIPs, but this guidance has not been released yet. This SIP submittal 

nt 

fy 

aryland meets the § 110(a)(2)(D)(i) good neighbor obligations. For non-attainment areas, 

proved the § 110(a)(2)(D) requirements in Maryland’s previous 

frastructure SIPs. 

Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, and adopted implementing regulations at 

p

represents a demonstration of compliance with § 110(a)(2)(D) from Maryland that is consiste

with what we believe the new guidance must require and what other states must submit to satis

110(a)(2)(D) provisions. 

M

Maryland has implemented numerous planning requirements designed to achieve compliance 

with the NAAQS. EPA ap

in

The following statutory and regulatory provisions are designed to ensure Maryland complies 

with § 110(a)(2)(D)(i)(I): 

In 2006, Maryland enacted the Healthy Air Act (“HAA”), codified at §§ 2-1001-1005 of the 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 7 
COMAR 26.11.27. The HAA requires reductions in total emissions of SO2, NOx and m

from certain electric generating plants in the state. The HAA helps

ercury 

 to address Maryland’s 

ibution to many downwind areas such as Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut 

uctions were based on Best Available Control 

echnology (BACT) rates for the affected EGU units in the state. 

d 

e 

icle of the 

nnotated Code of Maryland), with implementing regulations at COMAR 26.11.34 (Low 

n of non-EGU industrial sources. Pursuant to the 

requirements of CAA § 182(b)(2), Maryland has implemented RACT controls on all “major” 

 emitting 25 tons per year or more Plea

below for a listing of NOx RACT regulations. 

emissions contr

and New Jersey. The HAA emissions red

T

 

Additional Maryland Control Measures 

Maryland has regulated emissions from its mobile sector by jointly adopting, with the Marylan

Department of Transportation, an enhanced vehicle emissions inspection and maintenance 

program (COMAR 11.14.08); and by enacting the Maryland Clean Cars Act of 2007 and th

Low Emissions Vehicle Program (sections 2-1101 – 2-1107 of the Environment Art

A

Emissions Vehicle Program7

) and COMAR 26.11.20.04 (National Low Emission Vehicle 

Program), and COMAR 26.11.20.03 (reformulated gasoline in on-road vehicles). 

The State has also pursued significant regulatio

stationary sources of VOCs or NOx. se see the table 

Source Category Code of Maryland 

Regulations 

(COMAR) Citation 

SIP # & SIP Final 

Date(s) Approved by 

EPA 

COMAR Title: Control of NO Emissi ationa

 26.

x 

COMAR

ons for Major St ry Sources 

11.09.08

Fuel-Burning Equipment Located at Major Sources – 26.11.09.08A&B SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 General Requirements and Conditions 

Fuel-Burning Equipment with a Rated Heat Input 

Capacity of 250 MMBtu/hr or Greater 26.11.09.08C SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Fuel-Burning Equipment with a Rated Heat Input 

Capacity of Less than 250 MMBtu/hr and Greater 

than 100 MMBtu/hr 

26.11.09.08D SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

SIP 02-06, 5/1/2003 

Fuel-Burning Equipment with a Rated Heat Input 26.11.09.08E Capacity of 100 MMBtu/hr or Less SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Space Heaters 26.11.09.08F SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Fuel-Burning Equipment with a Capacity Factor of 26.11.09.08G(1) 15 Percent or Less SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Combustion Turbines with a Capacity Factor Greater 

than 15 Percent 26.11.09.08G(2) SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Hospital, Medical, and Infectious Waste Incinerators 

(HMIWI) 26.11.09.08H(4) SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Municipal Waste Combustors (MWC) 26.11.09.08H(3) SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

 

7

 Note that COMAR 26.11.34 is not part of Maryland’s EPA-approved SIP and is mentioned here for reference 

purposes only. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 8 
Source Category Code of Maryland 

Regulations 

(COMAR) Citation 

SIP # & SIP Final 

Date(s) Approved by 

EPA 

Glass Melting Furnaces 26.11.09.08I(1)&(2) SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Industrial Furnaces and Other Miscellaneous 

Installations that Cause Emissions of NOx

26.11.09.08J SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Kraft Pulp Mills 26.11.09.08C(2)(h)‡ SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 

Portland Cement Ma ufacturing Plants 26.11.09.08H(1)&(2) -06, 2/8/2001 ‡ n SIP 00

Stationary Internal Combustion Engines at Natural 3)&(4)‡

 SIP 00-06, 2/8/2001 Gas Compression Stations 26.11.09.08I(

‡

RACT requirements for this source also exist under the COMAR 26.11.09.08 citation.

n of Significant Deterioration (PSD)

As i d

110(a)(2)(

d 

al 

w or modified source subject to 

The statutory provisions below establish requirements for construction and 

elated air quality 

 Modification of power plant 

o § 7-207, Generating stations or transmission lines -- General certification 

procedure 

Visibility and Preventio

n icated below, Maryland is addressing the visibility and PSD requirements under CAA Sec. 

D)(i)(II): 

 Maryland’s pre-construction permitting and PSD approval requirements are foun

in COMAR 26.11.02.

 Maryland's PSD requirements are found in COMAR 26.11.06.14 and addition

provisions implementing the EPA’s final PSD and Title V Greenhouse Gas 

Tailoring Rule (75 FR 31514, June 3, 2010) are under COMAR 26.11.01.01, 

COMAR 26.11.02.01, and COMAR 26.11.02.12. 

 Maryland recently revised its “PSD sources” regulations in COMAR 26.11.06.14 

and COMAR 26.11.01.01B(37) to refer to any ne

the provisions of 40 CFR 52.21, as amended. This regulation revision will take 

effect in late June 2013, at which time it will be submitted to EPA for SIP 

approval. 

 COMAR 20.79, “Applications Concerning the Construction or Modification of 

Generating Stations and Overhead Transmission Lines,” particularly the EPA 

SIP-approved portions of this chapter, regulate construction and modification of 

electric generating stations, including consideration of related air quality impacts.



modification of generating stations, including consideration of r

impacts. See the EPA SIP-approved portions of the following sections of the 

Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland: 

o § 7-205, Electric companies –

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 9 
o § 7-208, Generating stations or transmission lines -- Joint construction of 

station and associated lines 

 Maryland submitted its Regional Haze State Implementation Plan to EPA on 

Air 

ide 

ch sources.” 

ection 126(b) gives States the authority to petition EPA “for a finding that any major source or 

ason 

 revision 

of the... applicable plan.” Section 115(c) limits the applicability of this section to foreign 

countries that have given the U.S. the same rights as far as air pollution control. Section 115(d) 

refers to pollutants “for which no NAAQS has been established under CAA § 109...” 

February 13, 2012, and EPA gave final approval to the plan on July 6, 2012 (77 

FR 39938), effective date August 6, 2012.

(D) (ii): 126 and 115 Plans: Insure compliance with the applicable requirements of Clean 

Act §§ 126 and 115 (interstate and international pollution abatement). 

Section 126(a) states that the SIP “shall (1) require each major proposed new or modified 

source... which may significantly contribute to pollution in excess of the NAAQS... to prov

written notice to all nearby States the pollution levels of which may be affected by such 

source...,” and, (2) “identify all major existing stationary sources which may have the impact 

described in (1)... and provide notice to all nearby States of the identity of su

S

group of stationary sources emits... any pollutant in violation of Sec. 110(a)(2)(D)(ii) or this 

section.” Section 126(c) delineates requirements upon these major sources. 

Section 115(a) states, “Whenever EPA, upon receipt of reports, surveys or studies... has re

to believe that any pollutants emitted in the U.S. cause or contribute to pollution which may... 

endanger public health or welfare in a foreign country... EPA shall give formal notification to 

the Governor of the State in which such emissions originate. (b) The EPA notice shall be 

deemed to be a finding under § 110(a)(2)(H)(ii) which requires a plan revision... Any foreign 

country so affected... shall be invited to appear at any public hearing associated with...

Maryland Requirement: 

 In COMAR 26.11.02.12F, Maryland requires applicants for approval of PSD 

urces, new source review (NSR) sources, and certain permits to construct to 

Maryland’s PSD requirements are in COMAR 26.11.06.14. Maryland confirms 

Additional provisions implementing the EPA’s final PSD and Title V Greenhouse 

so

publish a notice of the opportunity to submit public comments and to request a 

public hearing. 



that new major sources and major modifications in the state are subject to PSD 

under COMAR 26.11.06.14. 



Gas Tailoring Rule (75 FR 31514, June 3, 2010) are in COMAR 26.11.01.01, 

COMAR 26.11.02.01, and COMAR 26.11.02.12. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 10 
 Maryland recently revised its “PSD sources” regulations in COMAR 26.11

and COMA

.06.14 

R 26.11.01.01B(37) to refer to any new or modified source subject to 

the provisions of 40 CFR 52.21, as amended. This regulation revision will take 

either Maryland nor any major source in Maryland is currently 

subject to any active finding under Section 126 or 115 of the CAA with respect to 

any air pollutant, and there are no final findings against Maryland under Section 

115 of

effect in late June 2013, at which time it will be submitted to EPA for SIP 

approval. 

 In addition, nothing in Maryland's statutory or regulatory authority prohibits or 

otherwise interferes with Maryland's ability to exercise §§126 and 115 of the 

Clean Air Act. N

 the CAA. 

Clean Air Act §§ 110(a)(2)(E) and 128 

§ 110(a)(2)(E), Adequate resources, state boards, and authority; and § 128, State Boards: 

Requires states to provide for adequate personnel, funding, and legal authority under state law 

 carry out its SIP-related issues. This section also requires that state boards meet 

e SIP 

ide 

l government or a regional agency] will have 

dequate personnel, funding, and authority under state law to carry out such implementation plan 

(and is not prohibited by any provision of federal or state law from carrying out such 

implem

to

requirements under § 128 and that the state shall remain responsible for any portions of th

carried out by other organizations, such as local agencies. 

(E) (i) Adequate resources (legal, personnel and funding): Requires the SIP to prov

“necessary assurances that the state [or loca

a

entation plan or portion thereof).”8

ude 

IP, including SIP development and NO2

monitoring (see below). The State and EPA negotiate the 105 grants each year, 

 1/1/2014, and the second by 1/1/2015. For installation of the first 

monitoring site, Maryland has received a one-time Section 103 grant from EPA. 

 

As of 2013, in Maryland, the resources to carry out MDE’s NO2 SIP are provided as 

follows: 

 

 Maryland receives Section 105 and 103 grants annually. These grants incl

funds for implementation of the NO2 S

and the state is required to carry out certain obligations for the 105 grant, 

including providing matching funds. 

 Maryland is required to install two additional monitors in the Baltimore area for 

the purpose of near-road monitoring for NO2. The first monitor is required to be 

operational by

8

 See 42 U.S. Code 7410(a)(2)(E)(i) 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 11 
For the second, Maryland is expected to receive another Section 103 grant for site

installation. 

 Title V permit fees are collected under the authority § 2-403 of the Environmen

Article, Annotated Code of Maryland and pursuant to COMAR 26.11.02.16

and .19. These fees are used to fund programs such as 

t 

, .17, 

the permitting of new and 

existing sources of air pollution, compliance and enforcement of sources of air 

ludes 

sportation Related Air Pollution 

Programs (TRAPP) efforts, including staff support, transportation conformity, 

 annually from the State of Maryland’s Environmental Trust 

Fund via the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR), which 

om an environmental surcharge that is assessed on all 

electricity consumers. PPRP conducts a technical review of applications for siting 

pacts of 

ARMA) currently has 141 personnel on staff in its 

air and support/operational services programs involved with carrying out various 

us 

tor 

fee for motor vehicle inspections. These fees pay the costs of the program, which 

dministration (FTA) and Federal Highway Administration 

(FHWA) for transit and highway programs that reduce emissions of NOx in the 

ement 

pollution, and monitoring of ambient air quality in the State. This inc

program development and NO2 plan implementation. 

 MDE receives additional funding from the Maryland Department of 

Transportation annually; this helps to fund Tran

emissions modeling, diesel emission reduction programs, and development of 

emission reduction strategies, such as for NOx. 

 Funds are received

administers the fund. These funds are used if Maryland needs to conduct air

quality modeling. 

 The Power Plant Research Program (PPRP) at the Maryland Department of 

Natural Resources (DNR) is financed by the Environmental Trust Fund, which is 

comprised of the revenues fr

and modification of power plants and conducts research regarding the im

power plants on air quality. 

 Maryland Department of the Environment’s (MDE) Air and Radiation 

Management Administration (

aspects of the SIP with respect to NO2 requirements. This staff carries out vario

requirements of the NO2 SIP. 

 The Maryland Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program, a program of the Mo

Vehicle Administration of the Maryland Department of Transportation, charges a

ensures that automobiles and light trucks are properly maintained, thereby 

limiting their emissions of carbon monoxide and ozone precursors such as NOx. 

 The Maryland Department of Transportation also receives federal funding from

the Federal Transit A

state. An example is the Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improv

(CMAQ) program. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 12 
 The Maryland Public Service Commission collects application fees for 

e power plants. 

 The

PSC

uthority for MDE to obtain federal and state funds available for purposes 

ticle. 

 the 

State, responsibility for monitoring ambient air quality in the State, and 

d. 

uthority for MDE to adopt regulations that establish standards and 

ir Quality Control Advisory Council - consultation advice to MDE regarding 

ode of 

DE to adopt rules and regulations for the control of air 

ollution in the State, including testing, monitoring, record keeping, and 

 Code 

uthority for MDE to set emission standards and ambient air quality 

 Article, 

ules and regulations for implementation, 

dministration, and regulation of programs, such as Maryland’s Vehicle 

 to set fees for vehicle inspections and testing; a portion 

f the fees covers the cost of administration and enforcement of the vehicle 

Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) for power plants. 

These fees pay the cost of the PSC program to regulate th

 following statutory provisions authorize MDE, along with MDOT and the 

, to develop and implement the Maryland NO2 SIP: 

A

within the scope of Title 2, “Ambient Air Quality,” of the Environment 

Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland: §2-103(a), Environment Ar

MDE’s jurisdiction over emissions into the air and ambient air quality in

coordinating all State agency programs on ambient air quality control: 

Environment Article, §§2-103(b)(1)-(3), Annotated Code of Marylan

Authority for MDE to advise the Governor when an air pollution emergency 

exists: Environment Article, §2-105, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

A

procedures to be followed whenever pollution of the air reaches an emergency 

condition: Environment Article, §2-301(a)(2), Annotated Code of Maryland. 

A

proposed regulations: Environment Article, §§ 2-201-206, Annotated C

Maryland.

Authority for M

p

reporting requirements: Environment Article, §2-301(a)(1), Annotated

of Maryland. 

A

standards for each air quality control area in the State: Environment

§2-302 (a)-(d), Annotated Code of Maryland. 

Authority for MDE to enforce the standards and impose penalties: 

Environment Article, §§2-601—614, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

Authority for MDOT to adopt r

a

Emissions Inspection Program: § 23-207 of the Transportation Article, 

Annotated Code of Maryland. 

Authority for MDOT

o

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 13 
emissions control program: § 23-205 of the Transportation Article, Annotated 

Code of Maryland. 

Authority for the Public Service Commission to supervise and regulate public 

service companies (such as electric and gas companies), including 

P’s work 

tants 

h and welfare and related modeling, and an 

environmental evaluation of power plant sites proposed for future 

development and expansion: § 3-303 of the Natural Resources Article, 

(E) (ii) Boards: Requires that the SIP provide, “requirements that the State comply with the 

consideration of the preservation of environmental quality: §§ 2-112, 2-113, 

2-117, and 2-121 of the Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

Authority for the Maryland Department of Natural Resources to establish the 

Power Plant Research Program; also establishes the purview of PPR

which includes, for example, research regarding the impacts of air pollu

from power plants on public healt

Annotated Code of Maryland. 

requirements respecting State boards under § 1289

.”

 Maryland does not have any board or body which approves air quality permits or 

enforcement orders; these are the sole responsibility of the Maryland Department 

of the Environment, except in the case of Certificates of Public Convenience and 

Necessity (CPCN). These are the pre-construction permits for utility installations 

 128, the disclosure of potential conflicts of interest 

 

which are issued by the Maryland Public Service Commission, an independent 

agency of the State. 

 

 The Annotated Code of Maryland provisions below address the requirements of 

CAA §§ 110(a)(2)(E)(ii) and

9

 § 7428. State boards 

(a)1

 Not later than the date one year after August 7, 1977, each applicable implementation plan shall contain 

requirements that— 

(1) any board or body which approves permits or enforcement orders under this chapter shall have at least a majority 

of members who represent the public interest and do not derive any significant portion of their income from persons 

subject to permits or enforcement orders under this chapter, and 

(2) any potential conflicts of interest by members of such board or body or the head of an executive agency with 

similar powers be adequately disclosed. 

A State may adopt any requirements respecting conflicts of interest for such boards or bodies or heads of executive 

agencies, or any other entities which are more stringent than the requirements of paragraph (1) and (2), and the 

Administrator shall approve any such more stringent requirements submitted as part of an implementation plan. 

(July 14, 1955, ch. 360, title I, § 128, as added Pub. L. 95–95, title I, § 125, Aug. 7, 1977, 91 Stat. 725.) 

EFFECTIVE DATE Section effective Aug. 7, 1977, except as otherwise expressly provided, see section 406(d) of 

Pub. L. 95–95, set out as an Effective Date of 1977 Amendment note under section 7401 of this title.) _______________________________________ 

1

So in original. Probably should be ‘‘calendar year’’. 1

So in original. Section enacted without a subsec. (b).

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 14 
of the agency heads of the Maryland Department of the Environment and the 

Maryland Public Service Commission. Note that these provisions address CAA § 

128

STATE GOVERNMENT 

TITLE 15. PUBLIC ETHICS 

§ 15

 indicated unless: 

clearly requires a different meaning; or 

dividual determined to be a public official in or 

(ll) State offic

nder Article IV, § 1 of the Constitution; 

aryland Rule 16-814; 

the circuit court; 

(8) a sheriff. 

Subsections of

 for all of the NAAQS: 

State Government Article (2012), Annotated Code of Maryland 

SUBTITLE 1. FINDINGS; DEFINITIONS; GENERAL PROVISIONS 

 

-102. Definitions 

(a) In general. -- In this title the following words have the meanings

(1) the context 

(

 ... 

2) a different definition is adopted for a particular provision. 

(bb) Official. -- "Official" means either a State official or a public official. 

... 

(ff) Public official. -- "Public official" means an in

pursuant to § 15-103 of this subtitle. 

... 

ial. -- "State official" means: 

(1) a constitutional officer or officer-elect in an executive unit; 

(2) a member or member-elect of the General Assembly; 

(3) a judge or judge-elect of a court u

(4) a judicial appointee as defined in M

(5) a State's Attorney; 

(6) a clerk of 

(7) a register of wills; or 

( Sec. 15-102 not included above are not part of this plan.) 

State Government Article § 15-103 (2012), Annotated Code of Maryland

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 15 
§ 15-103. Designation of individuals as public officials 

 (a) Generally. -- The determination of whether an individual is a "public official" for the purposes of 

is title shall be made in accordance with the provisions of this section. 

 (b ng 

dividuals in executive units are public officials: 

(1 alent to at least State grade level 16, or 

who is appointed to a board, if the Ethics Commission determines under § 15-208 of this title that: 

(i) the individual, acting alone or as a member of an executive unit, has decision making authority 

o

) any other individual in an executive unit, if the Ethics Commission determines that the individual, 

rincipal advisor to one with that authority in drafting specifications for, negotiating, or executing 

) a member, appointee, or employee of the Maryland Stadium Authority; 

(4) a member, appointee, or employee of the Canal Place Preservation and Development Authority; 

d. 

 (f

(1

(2

(3) a part-time or full-time faculty member at a State institution of higher education: 

(i) as to subsection (b)(2) of this section, only when the individual is acting in the capacity of a 

fa

(ii) as to any other provision of this section, unless the individual also: 

th

) Public officials of executive units. -- Except as provided in subsection (f) of this section, the followi

in

) an individual who receives compensation at a rate equiv

r acts as a principal advisor to one with that authority: 

1. in making State policy in an executive unit; or 

2. in exercising quasi-judicial, regulatory, licensing, inspecting, or auditing functions; and 

(ii) the individual's duties are not essentially administrative and ministerial; 

(2

acting alone or as a member of the executive unit, has decision making authority or acts as a 

p

contracts that commit the State or an executive unit to spend more than $ 10,000 in a year; 

(3

and 

(5) a member of the Emergency Medical Services Boar

... 

) Exceptions. -- The following are not public officials: 

) a State official; 

) an individual employed on a contractual basis unless the individual is:

(i) employed on a full-time basis for more than 6 months; and 

(ii) designated pursuant to subsection (b)(1) or (c) of this section; and 

culty member; and 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 16 
1. is employed in another position that causes the individual to be designated as a public official; 

or 

2. directly procures, directly influences, or otherwise directly affects the formation or execution 

of any State contract, purchase, or sale, as established by regulations adopted by the Ethics 

Commission and approved by the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative 

Review. 

(Subsections of Sec. 15-103 not included above are not part of this plan.)

State Government Article (2012), Annotated Code of Maryland 

RE 

ction, each official and candidate for office as a State official shall file 

a statement as specified in §§ 15-602 through 15-608 of this subtitle. 

§15–602. Financial disclosure statement -- Filing requirements 

 (a ided in this subtitle, a statement filed under § 15-601, § 15-603, § 15-604, 

or § 15-605 of this subtitle shall:

) be filed with the Ethics Commission; 

) be filed under oath; 

) be filed on or before April 30 of each year; 

(4) cover the calendar year immediately preceding the year of filing; and 

of this plan.)

STATE GOVERNMENT 

TITLE 15. PUBLIC ETHICS 

SUBTITLE 6. FINANCIAL DISCLOSU

§ 15-601. Individuals required to file statement 

 (a) Officials and candidates. -- Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c) of this section, and subject 

to subsections (d) and (e) of this se

)Except as otherwise prov

(1

(2

(3

(5) contain the information required in § 15-607 of this subtitle.

(The rest of Sec. 15-602 is not relevant and is not part 

(a) In general. -- A statement that is required by § 15-601 (a) of this subtitle shall contain schedules 

disc the 

stat

 (b) Interests in real property. -- 

(1) The statement shall include a schedule of each interest in real property, wherever located, 

including each interest held in the name of a partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited 

liability company in which the individual held an interest. 

(2) For each interest reported the schedule shall include: 

§ 15-607. Content of statements 

 

losing the information and interests specified in this section, if known, for the individual making

ement for the applicable period under this subtitle. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 17 
(i) the nature of the property; 

(ii) the street address, mailing address, or legal description of the property; 

ii) the nature and extent of the interest in the property, including any conditions to and 

) the identity of the entity from which the interest was acquired; 

terest was acquired by purchase, the nature and amount of the consideration given for 

the interest; 

(vii) if the interest was acquired in any other manner, the fair market value of the interest when 

a

( period: 

rest; and 

est was transferred; and 

 (c

) The statement shall include a schedule of each interest held by the individual in a corporation, 

y company, whether or not the 

corporation, partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company does business with 

th

(2) For each interest reported, the schedule shall include: 

n, partnership, limited liability 

artnership, or limited liability company; 

raph (3) of this subsection, the nature and amount of the interest held, 

including any conditions to and encumbrances on the interest; 

(iii) except as provided in paragraph (4) of this subsection, if any interest was acquired during the 

a

. the identity of the entity from which the interest was acquired; 

 acquired by purchase, the nature and amount of the consideration given for 

the interest; and 

(i

encumbrances on the interest; 

(iv) the date and manner in which the interest was acquired; 

(v

(vi) if the in

cquired; 

viii) if any interest was transferred, in whole or in part, during the applicable

1. a description of the interest transferred; 

2. the nature and amount of the consideration received for the inte

3. the identity of the entity to which the inter

(ix) the identity of any other entity with an interest in the property. 

) Interests in corporations and partnerships. -- 

(1

partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liabilit

e State. 

(i) the name and address of the principal office of the corporatio

p

(ii) subject to parag

pplicable period: 

1. the date and manner in which the interest was acquired; 

2

3. if the interest was

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 18 
4. if the interest was acquired in any other manner, the fair market value of the interest when it 

( eriod: 

3. if known, the identity of the entity to which the interest was transferred. 

(3) (i) As to an equity interest in a corporation, the individual may satisfy paragraph (2)(ii) of this 

su

1

2 ercentage of equity interest held. 

(4) If an interest acquired during the applicable reporting period consists of additions to existing 

or dividend reinvestment, and the total value 

of the acquisition is less than $ 500, only the manner of acquisition is required to be disclosed under 

 (d) Interest in business entity doing business with State. -- 

(1) The statement shall include a schedule of each interest in a business entity doing business with the 

St

(2

) the name and address of the principal office of the business entity; 

(ii) the nature and amount of the interest held, including any conditions to and encumbrances on 

th

(i

. the identity of the entity from which the interest was acquired; 

 acquired by purchase, the nature and amount of the consideration given for 

the interest; and 

4. if the interest was acquired in any other manner, the fair market value of the interest when it 

was acquired; and 

iv) if any interest was transferred, in whole or in part, during the applicable p

1. a description of the interest transferred; 

2. the nature and amount of the consideration received for the interest; and 

bsection by reporting, instead of a dollar amount: 

. the number of shares held; and 

. unless the corporation's stock is publicly traded, the p

(ii) As to an equity interest in a partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability 

company, the individual may satisfy paragraph (2)(ii) of this subsection by reporting, instead of a 

dollar amount, the percentage of equity interest held. 

publicly traded corporate interests acquired by dividend 

paragraph (2)(iii) of this subsection. 

ate, other than interests reported under subsection (c) of this section. 

) For each interest reported, the schedule shall include: 

(i

e interest; 

ii) if any interest was acquired during the applicable period: 

1. the date and manner in which the interest was acquired; 

2

3. if the interest was

was acquired; and 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 19 
(i eriod: 

nature and amount of the consideration received for the interest; and 

 (e) Gifts. -- 

from a member of the immediate family, another 

child, or a parent of the individual. 

(2) The statement shall include a schedule of each gift, specified in paragraph (3) of this subsection, 

re

(i another entity at the direction of the individual; and 

(ii) directly or indirectly, from or on behalf of an entity that is: 

(3 f this paragraph, the schedule shall include each gift 

with a value of more than $ 20 and each of two or more gifts with a cumulative value of $ 100 or 

mor

(ii) The statement need not include as a gift: 

phic 

(iii) Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (ii) of this paragraph, the statement shall 

sions, extended to a member of 

the General Assembly by the person sponsoring or conducting the event, with a cumulative value 

tity during the applicable period. 

(4

v) if any interest was transferred, in whole or in part, during the applicable p

1. a description of the interest transferred; 

2. the 

3. the identity of the entity to which the interest was transferred. 

(1) This subsection does not apply to a gift received 

ceived during the applicable period: 

) by the individual or by 

1. a regulated lobbyist; 

2. regulated by the State; or 

3. otherwise an entity doing business with the State. 

) (i) Except as provided in subparagraph (ii) o

e received from one entity during the applicable period. 

1. food or beverages received and consumed by an official of the Legislative Branch in the 

presence of the donor or sponsoring entity as part of a meal or reception, to which were invited 

all members of a legislative unit; 

2. food or beverages received by a member of the General Assembly at the time and geogra

location of a meeting of a legislative organization for which the member's presiding officer has 

approved the member's attendance at State expense; or 

3. a ticket or free admission extended to a member of the General Assembly by the person 

sponsoring or conducting the event as a courtesy or ceremony to the office to attend a charitable, 

cultural, or political event to which were invited all members of a legislative unit. 

include the acceptance of each of two or more tickets or free admis

of $ 100 or more received from one en

) For each gift subject to this subsection, the schedule shall include: 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 20 
(i) the nature and value of the gift; and 

s received. 

 (f est in business entity doing business with State. -- 

s, 

salaried employment, or any similar interest not otherwise disclosed, in business entities doing 

business with the State. 

(2) This subsection applies to positions and interests held at any time during the applicable period 

by

(3

s; and 

shall be specified by reference 

to 

 (g with State. -- 

(1 de a schedule, to the extent the individual may reasonably be expected to 

know, of each debt, excluding retail credit accounts, owed at any time during the applicable period to 

en

(i) by the individual; and 

(ii) if the individual was involved in the transaction giving rise to the debt, by any member of the 

(2 shall include: 

; 

(ii) the identity of the entity from which, directly or indirectly, the gift wa

(5) This subsection does not authorize any gift not otherwise allowed by law. 

) Employment by or inter

(1) The statement shall include, as specified in this subsection, a schedule of all offices, directorship

and 

: 

(i) the individual; or 

(ii) any member of the individual's immediate family. 

) For each position or interest reported, this schedule shall include: 

(i) the name and address of the principal office of the business entity; 

(ii) the nature of the position or interest and the date it commenced; 

(iii) the name of each governmental unit with which the entity is doing busines

(iv) the nature of the business with the State, which, at a minimum, 

the applicable criteria of doing business described in § 15-102(j) of this title. 

) Indebtedness to entity doing business 

) The statement shall inclu

tities doing business with the State: 

immediate family of the individual. 

) For each debt, the schedule 

(i) the identity of the entity to which the debt was owed; 

(ii) the date it was incurred

(iii) the amount owed at the end of the applicable period; 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 21 
(iv) the terms of payment; 

given. 

 State. -- The statement shall include a schedule listing the members of 

e immediate family of the individual who were employed by the State in any capacity at any time during 

the 

 (i) Sources of earned income. -- 

(1 a schedule 

listing the name and address of each: 

ny time during the applicable period; and 

s a 

e, at 

any time during the applicable period. 

(2) The statement may not include a listing of a minor child's employment or business entities of 

w entity: 

(ii) has contracts in excess of $ 10,000 with the agency that employs the individual. 

 (j) Additional information. -- The statement may include a schedule listing additional interests or 

formation that the individual chooses to disclose. 

(v) the extent to which the principal was increased or decreased during the applicable period; and 

(vi) any security 

 (h) Family members employed by

th

applicable period. 

 

) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the statement shall include

(i) place of salaried employment, including secondary employment, of the individual or a member 

of the individual's immediate family at a

(ii) business entity of which the individual or a member of the individual's immediate family wa

sole or partial owner, and from which the individual or family member received earned incom

hich the child is sole or partial owner, unless the place of employment or the business

(i) is subject to the regulation or authority of the agency that employs the individual; or 

 

in

(The rest of Sec. 15-607 is not part of this plan.)

§ 15

 (a al under § 15-607(b), (c), and 

(d) of this subtitle: 

 of the individual, if the interest was directly or indirectly 

ontrolled by the individual at any time during the applicable period; 

st held by a business entity in which the individual held a 30% or greater interest at any 

time during the applicable period; and 

(3) an interest held by a trust or an estate in which, at any time during the applicable period, the 

in

-608. Interests attributable to individual filing statement 

) In general. -- The following are deemed to be interests of the individu

(1) an interest held by a spouse or child

c

(2) an intere

dividual: 

(i) held a reversionary interest; 

(ii) was a beneficiary; or 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 22 
 (b) Effect on other disclosure requirements. -- Subsection (a) (2) of this section does not affect: 

individual holds an interest; and 

 (c) Blind trusts. -- For the purposes of § 15-607 of this subtitle and the disclosure required by that 

ection, interests held by a blind trust may not be considered to be interests of the person making the 

atement if the blind trust is approved by the Ethics Commission in accordance with regulations adopted 

ons.

(iii) if a revocable trust, was a settlor. 

(1) the requirement under § 15-607 (b) of this subtitle of disclosure of real estate interests held in the 

name of a partnership, limited liability partnership, or limited liability company in which the 

(2) the requirement under § 15-607 (c) of this subtitle of disclosure of all partnerships, limited 

liability partnerships, or limited liability companies in which the individual holds an interest. 

 

s

st

pursuant to § 15-501 (b) or § 15-502 (c) of this title and is operated in compliance with those regulati

(E) (iii) Reliance on local units of government: Requires that the SIP provide, “necessary 

ssurances that, where the State has relied on a local or regional government, agency, or 

ility for 

ens

a

instrumentality for the implementation of any plan provision, the State has responsib

uring adequate implementation of such plan provision.”10

Maryland does not rely on local or regional government agencies or 

instrumentali



ty for specific SIP implementation. 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(F) 

§ 110(a)(2)(F), Stationary source monitoring systems: Requires the SIP to “provide citations 

onitoring, recordkeeping, and reporting requirements 

ap

em

to the state’s regulations for source m

plicable to [NO2]...” and to “identify state requirements providing for periodic reporting of 

issions inventory data by the state to [EPA]...”11 

 Requires that the SIP require, “as may 

aintenance, and replacement of equipment, and 

(F

be prescribed by [EPA]... the installation, m

)(i): Stationary Source Monitoring Equipment:

 

10 See 42 U.S.Code 7410(a)(2)(E)(iii) 

11 See “Guidance on Infrastructure State Implementation Plan (SIP) Elements Required Under Sections 110(a)(1

and 110(a)(2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS), U.S. Environmenta

) 

l 

Protection Agency, Office of Air Quality Planning and Standards,” October 14, 2011, Attachment, page 13. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 23 
the implementation of other necessary steps, by owners or operators of stationary sources to

monitor emissions from such sources.”12

Th r emissions 

mo l air pollution, 

cluding testing, monitoring, record keeping, and emissions reporting requirements: 

-301(a)(1) Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

Th

equipm ion of other necessary steps, by stationary sources to monitor 

their em

 COMAR 26.11.03.01, “Applicability and General Requirements,” in the chapter 

“Permits, Approvals, and Registration ― Title V.” This addresses compliance 

urposes. 

(F)(ii): Stationary Source Monitoring Reports: Requires that the SIP require, “as may be 

e following Maryland statutory provisions give MDE authority for requiring ai

nitoring by sources in the State of Maryland and adopting regulations to contro

in

 §2-103(b)(1) Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

 §2

e following Maryland regulations require the installation, maintenance, and replacement of 

ent, and the implementat

issions: 

 COMAR 26.11.01.04B, “Testing and Monitoring," which addresses requirements

for monitoring. 

 COMAR 26.11.01.10, “Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) Requirements” 

 COMAR 26.11.09.08, “Control of NOx Emissions for Major Stationary Sources” 

monitoring. Note that this regulation is not included in Maryland’s SIP-approved

regulations under 40 CFR 52.1070(c) but is included here for reference p

prescribed by [EPA]... periodic reports on the nature and amounts of emissions and 

emissions-related data from such sources”13

The Maryland SIP regulations below (approved under 40 CFR 52.1070(c), unless otherwise 

oted) include stationary source emissions monitoring and periodic emissions reports. These 

reg , “Emissions reports and 

rec t, and complaints”; and 40 

CF .” 

ns & Other Temporary Increases in Emissions” 

 

n

ulations address the requirements under 40 CFR Part 51.211

ordkeeping”; 40 CFR 51.212, “Testing, inspection, enforcemen

R Part 51, subpart A, “Air Emissions Reporting Requirements

 COMAR 26.11.01.04, “Testing & Monitoring” 

 COMAR 26.11.01.05, “Records and Information” 

 COMAR 26.11.01.05-1, “Emission Statements” 

 COMAR 26.11.01.07, “Malfunctio

 COMAR 26.11.01.10, “Continuous Emission Monitoring (CEM) Requirements”

12 See 42 U.S.Code 7410(a)(2)(F). 

13 See 42 U.S.Code 7410(a)(2)(F). 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 24 
 COMAR 26.11.03.03, “Information Required as Part of Application for a Part 7

Permit.” This regulation is not included in Maryland’s SIP-approved regulations 

but is included here for reference. 

 COMAR 26.11.27.05, Emissions Limitations for Power Plants, Monitoring and 

Reporting Requirements 

0 

uch reports [periodic reports on the nature and 

amounts of emissions and emissions-related data, from the previously referenced stationary 

uant 

to [

(F)(iii): Reports, State Role, and Public Notification: Requires that the SIP require, “as 

may be prescribed by [EPA]... correlation of s

sources] by the State agency with any emission limitations or standards established purs

the CAA], which reports shall be available at reasonable times for public inspection.”14

Th

limitations o

 §2-103(b), Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland, gives MDE 

ent air 

COMAR 26.11.01.05, “Records and Information,” requires sources to establish 

 COMAR 26. rts submitted to the 

Department o gulation [“Testing and 

Monitoring”] shall be available for public inspection.” 

blic for 

ilability. 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(G)

e following Maryland provisions address these requirements to make reports with emission 

r standards available to the public: 

statutory authority over emissions into the air, ambient air quality, and ambi

quality monitoring. 



and maintain records, for purposes such as allowing MDE to determine 

compliance with an emissions standard. 

11.01.04B(4) states, “All records and repo

r the control officer required under this re

 Criteria pollutant emissions-related data in Maryland is available to the pu

inspection upon request, in accordance with 40 CFR 51.116, “Data Ava

 110(a)(2)(G), Emergency powers: Requires states to provide for authority to address 

causing imminent and substantial endangerment to public health, including 

ontingency plans to implement the emergency episode provisions in the SIP. 

§

activities 

c

 Air pollution emergency: Environment Article, §2-105,

Maryland. Please see below. 

 Annotated Code of 

 

14 See 42 U.S.Code 7410(a)(2)(F). 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 25 
§2–105. 

) (1) In accordance with the rules and regulations adopted by the Department, the Secretary shall 

(2) When so advised, the Governor may issue an executive order that: 

(ii) R qu

(b) If a 

court o nforce compliance with the order.

 Episode System COMAR 26.11.05, in the Maryland SIP under 40 

CFR 52.1070(c).

 Authority reg not authorized by statute, 

regulation or perm existing regulatory 

requirements: Environment Article, §2-604 (Administrative corrective order 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(H)

(a

advise the Governor when an air pollution emergency exists or is reasonably certain to occur. 

(i) Proclaims an air pollution emergency; and 

e ires the immediate elimination of specifically identifiable sources of air pollution.

person violates an executive order issued under this section, the Attorney General may sue in a 

f app opriate jurisdiction to r e

 Authority to adopt regulations that establish standards and procedures to be 

followed whenever pollution of the air reaches an emergency condition: 

 §2-301 (a) (2) of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

 Air Pollution

arding accidental or other releases that are

it or occur in conjunction with violations of

authority) and § 2-609 (a) (Civil injunctive authority), Annotated Code of 

Maryland. 

§ 110

SIPs 

NAAQS, or i

(a)(2)(H), Future SIP revisions: Requires states to have the authority to revise their 

in response to changes in the NAAQS, availability of improved methods for attaining the

n response to an EPA finding that the SIP is substantially inadequate. 

 Maryland's SIP is essentially a compilation of regulations, source-specific 

provisions and plans to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

(NAAQS). The authority to develop or revise a SIP is based on the authority to 

adopt new regulations and revise existing regulations to meet the NAAQS (§2-

301(a)(1) Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland), and more, 

specifically in §2-302 of the Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland 

(authority to set emission standards and air quality control areas, as well as 

ambient air quality standards). 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 26 
 Nothing in Maryland's statutory or regulatory authority prohibits the State from 

revising the SIP when the NAAQS are revised by EPA. Also, on February 11, 

2013, 78 Fed. Reg. 9593 and 78 Fed. Reg. 9650, EPA issued a direct final rule 

and proposed rule, respectively, approving Maryland SIP revisions to COMAR 

26.11.04. As lean Air Act § 

110(a)(2)(A) section of this SIP, the direct

2013, without further notice. Note that in these changes to Maryland’s 

 prospectively in 

he federal 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(J)

 noted in the footnotes, above, under the C

 final rule will be effective on April 12, 

regulations, the NAAQS are being incorporated by reference

order for Maryland’s ambient air quality standards to be identical to t

standards at all times. 

n, public notification, PSD and visibility: 

(J) Consultation requires states to provide a process for consultation with local 

requirem

§ 110(a)(2)(J), Consultatio

governments and Federal Land Managers carrying out NAAQS implementation 

ents pursuant to § 12115 consultation requirements

Maryland h

polluta oses 

of §121 of t

COMAR 26.11.26 provides the structure for a consultation process between the 

yland Department of 

is 

conformity of transportation plans and 

g transportation 

Os 

ltation with local governments. Maryland's MPOs 

located in nonattainment areas are as follows: 

gton Area Planning Council (WILMAPCO) 

 

as formal consultation procedures in place that are adapted to serve multiple 

nts and processes. These processes address the consultation requirements for the purp

he Clean Air Act. 



Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Mar

Transportation (MDOT), and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs). Th

consultation process is for analyzing the 

projects with the State Implementation Plan, and for givin

agencies the opportunity to provide comment on the SIP. Overall, the MP

provide a forum for consu

o Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (BRTB) 

o National Capital Transportation Planning Board (TPB) for the Washington 

region 

o Wilmin

15 § 121. In carrying out requirements for plans to contain - (1) any transportation controls, air quality maintenance 

plan requirements or preconstruction review of direct sources of pollution, or (2) any measure referred to - (A) in 

part D), or (B) in part C, and in carrying out the requirements of § 113(d), the State shall provide a satisfactory 

process of consultation with general purpose local governments, designated organizations of elected officials of 

local governments and any FLM having authority over Federal land to which the State plan applies. Such process 

shall be in accordance with regulations promulgated by EPA. Only a general purpose unit of local government, 

regional agency, or council of governments adversely affected by action of EPA approving any portion of a plan 

may petition for judicial review. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 27 
o Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Organization 

(HEPMPO) 

he 

w, 

des the provisions shown below for public 

hearings, public notices, and public notifications of air quality alerts and 

warnings. 

(J) Public notification requires states to notify the public if NAAQS are exceeded in an 

area

prev

improve air quality. (§ 127 public notification)

 

 Maryland also addresses the consultation requirements of CAA § 121 through t

regulatory and statutory provisions listed under “(J) Public notification,” belo

as addressing CAA § 127. This inclu

, to advise the public of health hazards and to enhance public awareness of measures to 

ent exceedances and ways that they can participate in regulatory and other efforts to 

16

 Public hearings on proposed Maryland regulations are held in accordance

following statutory provisions, not cu

 with the 

rrently in the Maryland SIP: 

pting air quality regulations. 

Maryland; this sets forth the administrative procedure requirements for 

 and 

participation requirements. 

 ce 

ents under 40 CFR §51.102. 

s: 

 The Maryland SIP-approved portions of COMAR 26.11.02.11, 

t 

t 

 

o Section 2-303(b), Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland; this 

requires public hearings to be held before ado

o Subtitle 1 of Title 10, State Government Article, Annotated Code of 

adopting or modifying regulations, including public notification

Public hearings on proposed Maryland regulations are also held in accordan

with EPA requirem

 Public notice is addressed in the following regulatory and statutory provision

o In COMAR 26.11.02, “Permits, Approvals, and Registration”: 

“Procedures for Obtaining Permits to Construct Certain Significan

Sources.” 

 COMAR 26.11.02.12, “Procedures for Obtaining Approvals of PSD 

Sources and NSR Sources, Permits to Construct, Permit to Construc

MACT Determinations On a Case-by-Case Basis in Accordance with 40 

CFR Part 63, Subpart B, and Certain 100-Ton Sources.” 

16 § 127. (a) Each plan shall contain measures to regularly notify the public of when any NAAQS is exceeded or was 

exceeded during the preceding year, to advise the public of health hazards associated with such pollution, and to 

enhance awareness of measures which can be taken to prevent the standards from being exceeded and ways in which 

the public can participate in regulatory and other efforts to improve air quality. 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 28 
, 

edure,” 

s Article, Annotated Code of 

Maryland, establish requirements for construction and modification of 

elated air quality impacts, 

sion to provide public notices. 

mits, Approvals, and 

Registration — Title V Permits,” COMAR 26.11.03. Note that these 

nd’s SIP-approved regulations. 

Public notification of air quality alerts and warnings is provided in the following 

 26.11.04.02, “Ambient Air Quality Standards, Definitions, 

Reference Conditions, and Methods of Measurement,” adopts 40 CFR 58.50, 

“Index reporting,” which reports air quality to the public several times a day 

 Maryland also provides public access to all air monitoring data via the Internet, as 

required under Section 2-103.2(b), Environment Article, Annotated Code of 

(J) PS

Title I of terioration and visibility 

protection. 

o The EPA SIP-approved portions of the statutory provisions, § 7-207

“Generating stations or transmission lines -- General certification proc

and § 7-208, “Generating stations or transmission lines -- Joint construction of

station and associated lines,” Public Utilitie

generating stations. This includes consideration of r

and including requirements for the Commis

o The regulations below, under the chapter “Per

regulations are cited here for reference purposes only. They are not included 

in Maryla

 .01, “Applicability and General Requirements” 

 .07, “Public Participation Procedures” 

 .08, “Review by Affected States of Part 70 Permits,” 

 .17, “Significant Permit Modifications” 



regulations: 

o COMAR

o COMAR 26.11.05.03, “Air Pollution Episode Criteria,” in the chapter “Air 

Pollution Episode System” 

 

Maryland. 

D and visibility protection requires states to meet applicable requirements of Part C [of 

 the Clean Air Act] related to prevention of significant de

AR 26.11.06.14 and COMAR 

6.11.01.01B(37). This revision changes Maryland’s “PSD sources” regulations 

 refer to any new or modified source subject to the provisions of 40 CFR 52.21, 

as amended. This regulation revision will take effect in late June 2013, at which 

time it will be submitted to EPA for SIP approval. 

 Maryland has revised its regulations at COM

2

to

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 29 
 Maryland sub ation Plan to EPA on 

February 13, 2012, and EPA gave final approval to the plan on July 6, 2012 (77 

FR 39938), effective date August 6, 2012. 

mitted its Regional Haze State Implement

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 30 
Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(K) 

§ 110(a)(2)(K), Air quality modeling/data: Requires that SIPs provide for performing air 

quality modeling for predicting effects on ambient air quality of emissions from any NAAQS 

pollutant and submission of such data (relating to the modeling) to EPA upon request. 

Air Quali

nvironment Article, Annotated Code 

07.1, and 7-

 Utilities Article, Annotated Code of Maryland. 

am, is 

e PSD 

ents under § 110(a)(2)(K). This regulation revision will take 

effect in late June 2013, at which time it will be submitted to EPA for SIP 

20.79.03.02 establishes requirements for applications, regarding construction and 

ion to comply with 

PSD and NSR provisions; and (2) the impact on PSD areas. 

 As Maryland ling analysis to assess the 

effect of the xamples include 

modeling for 8-hour ozone and PM2.5 SIPs. 

ty Modeling and Data: 

 Authority under §2-103 and §2-302 of the E

of Maryland. 

 Authority under EPA SIP-approved portions of §§ 7-205, 7-207, 7-2

208 of the Public

 COMAR 26.11.06.14, “Control of PSD Sources,” Maryland’s PSD progr

consistent with the federal PSD requirements and accordingly, addresses th

modeling requirem

approval. 

 The EPA SIP-approved portions of COMAR 20.79.01, .02, and .03, in the 

subtitle, “Applications Concerning the Construction or Modification of 

Generating Stations and Overhead Transmission Lines,” establish, for example, 

requirements for the calculation of increases in air emissions related to 

modifications of facilities at power plants. COMAR 20.79.01.06 incorporates by 

reference Maryland’s PSD regulations found in COMAR 26.11. COMAR 

modification of generating stations, to demonstrate compliance with 

environmental restrictions. This includes providing the following information to

show the impact on air quality: (1) ability of the generating stat

 has done in the past, it can provide a mode

state's air emissions on the NAAQS. Past e

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 31 
Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)(L)

§ 110(a)(2)(L), Permitting fees: 

permitt

“(L) require the owner or operator of each major stationary source to pay to the 

permitting authority, as a condition of any permit required under this chapter, a fee 

en

until su rces by the 

A

Clean Air A

SIPs must require each major stationary source to pay 

ing fees to cover the cost of reviewing, approving, implementing, and enforcing a permit.

sufficient to cover— 

(i) the reasonable costs of reviewing and acting upon any application for such a 

permit, and 

(ii) if the owner or operator receives a permit for such source, the reasonable 

costs of implementing and enforcing the terms and conditions of any such 

permit (not including any court costs or other costs associated with any 

forcement action), 

ch fee requirement is superseded with respect to such sou

dministrator’s approval of a fee program under subchapter V [Permits] of [the 

ct];”17

Maryland's Title V program is found under COMAR 26.11.03, with regulations on the 

ollection of fees located under COMAR 26.11.02.16, “Permit Fees” in the chapter 

Maryland

i d 03 

purposes only. 

ode 

of 

(M)

c

“Permits, Approvals, and Registration Authority.” EPA approved Maryland’s Title V 

program, effective February 14, 2003 (see 68 Fed. Reg. 1974, January 15, 2003). 

’s Title V program fulfills the requirements of § 110(a)(2)(L), superseding the 

n i idual requirements of § 110(a)(2)(L)(i) and (ii), above. Note that COMAR 26.11.

is not part of Maryland’s EPA-approved SIP and is mentioned here for reference 

v

Section 2-403 – “Permits or registration—Fees,” Environment Article, Annotated C

Maryland also addresses the requirements § 110(a)(2)(L). 

Clean Air Act § 110(a)(2)

110(a)(2)(M), Consultation/participation by local entities: Requires SIPs to “provide for 

consul 18

§

tation and participation by local political subdivisions affected by the plan.”

 

17 See 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(L) 

18 See 42 USC 7410(a)(2)(M) 

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 32 
 Statutory authority under §2-103 and §2-302 of the Environment Article, 

Annotated Code of Maryland. 

Maryland has formal consultation procedures in place that are adapted to serve multiple 

pollutants and processes. These processes address the consultation requirements for the 

. This 

gencies the opportunity to provide comment on the SIP. Overall, the MPOs 

POs 

BRTB) 

o National Capital Transportation Planning Board (TPB) for the Washington 

APCO) 

ganization 

tory provisions, not currently in the Maryland SIP: 

 this 

 administrative procedure requirements for 

adopting or modifying regulations, including public notification and 

ings on proposed Maryland regulations are also held in accordance 

with EPA requirements under 40 CFR §51.102. 

 Public notice is addressed in the following regulatory and statutory provisions: 

o In COMAR 26.11.02, “Permits, Approvals, and Registration”: 

 The Maryland SIP-approved portions of COMAR 26.11.02.11, 

“Procedures for Obtaining Permits to Construct Certain Significant 

Sources.” 

purposes of §121 of the Clean Air Act. 

 COMAR 26.11.26 provides the structure for a consultation process between the 

Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Maryland Department of 

Transportation (MDOT), and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs)

consultation process is for analyzing the conformity of transportation plans and 

projects with the State Implementation Plan, and for giving transportation 

a

provide a forum for consultation with local governments. Maryland's M

located in nonattainment areas are as follows: 

 

o Baltimore Regional Transportation Board (

region 

o Wilmington Area Planning Council (WILM

o Hagerstown/Eastern Panhandle Metropolitan Planning Or

(HEPMPO) 

 Public hearings on proposed Maryland regulations are held in accordance with the

following statu

o Section 2-303(b), Environment Article, Annotated Code of Maryland;

requires public hearings to be held before adopting air quality regulations. 

o Subtitle 1 of Title 10, State Government Article, Annotated Code of 

Maryland; this sets forth the

participation requirements. 

 Public hear

MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 33 
MD NO2 110(a)(2) and All NAAQS 128 SIP Page 34 

 COMAR 26.11.02.12, “Procedures for Obtaining Approvals of PSD 

Sources and NSR Sources, Permits to Construct, Permit to Construct 

MACT Determinations On a Case-by-Case Basis in Accordance with 40 

CFR Part 63, Subpart B, and Certain 100-Ton Sources.” 

o The EPA SIP-approved portions of the statutory provisions, § 7-207, 

“Generating stations or transmission lines -- General certification procedure,” 

and § 7-208, “Generating stations or transmission lines -- Joint construction of 

station and associated lines,” Public Utilities Article, Annotated Code of 

Maryland, establish requirements for construction and modification of 

generating stations. This includes consideration of related air quality impacts, 

and including requirements for the Commission to provide public notices. 

o The regulations below, under the chapter “Permits, Approvals, and 

Registration — Title V Permits,” COMAR 26.11.03. Note that these 

regulations are cited here for reference purposes only. They are not included 

in Maryland’s SIP-approved regulations. 

 .01, “Applicability and General Requirements” 

 .07, “Public Participation Procedures” 

 .08, “Review by Affected States of Part 70 Permits,” 

 .17, “Significant Permit Modifications” 

 Public notification of air quality alerts and warnings is provided in the following 

regulations: 

o COMAR 26.11.04.02, “Ambient Air Quality Standards, Definitions, 

Reference Conditions, and Methods of Measurement,” adopts 40 CFR 58.50, 

“Index reporting,” which reports air quality to the public several times a day 

o COMAR 26.11.05.03, “Air Pollution Episode Criteria,” in the chapter “Air 

Pollution Episode System” 

 

 Maryland also provides public access to all air monitoring data via the Internet, as 

required under Section 2-103.2(b), Environment Article, Annotated Code of 

Maryland. 
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

REGION Ill 

1650 Arch Street 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029 

The Honorable Robert M. Summers, Ph.D., Secretary 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

1800 Washington Boulevard 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230 

C3c-2·-

Dear Secret~mers: 

FEB Z 1 Z013 

By letter and enclosures dated July 12, 2012, the Maryland Department of Environmental 

(MDE) submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an annual ambient air 

monitoring network plan in accordance with the regulatory requirements of 40 CFR Part 58 -

Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. Based on our review, EPA hereby approves MDE's 

July 12, 2012 annual ambient air monitoring network plan on the basis that the plan meets the 

requirements of 40 CFR Part. 58.1 0. 

Additionally, 40 CFR Section 58.11(c) requires any changes to the air monitoring network 

or design of the following air monitoring systems be approved by the EPA Administrator: 

a) Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Systems 

b) Particulate Matter Speciation Trends Network 

c) The National Core Monitoring Network 

EPA determined that MDE's July 12, 2012 annual ambient air monitoring network plan does not 

require approval from the EPA Administrator because there were no changes to any of the air 

monitoring systems listed above. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or have your staff contact 

Mrs. Linda Miller, EPA's Maryland Liaison, at (215) 814-2068. For questions regarding this 

approval action, your staff may contact Ms. Diana Esher, Director, Air Protection Division, at 

(215) 814-2706. 

cc: Mr. George Aburn, MDE 

4:__ t,l~ M.Garvin Regional Administrator 

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Customer Service Hotline: 1-800-438-2474 
UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY 

REGION Ill 

1650 Arch Street 

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19103-2029 

The Honorable Robert M. Summers, Ph.D., Secretary 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

1800 Washington Boulevard 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230 

C3c-2·-

Dear Secret~mers: 

FEB Z 1 Z013 

By letter and enclosures dated July 12, 2012, the Maryland Department of Environmental 

(MDE) submitted to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) an annual ambient air 

monitoring network plan in accordance with the regulatory requirements of 40 CFR Part 58 -

Ambient Air Quality Surveillance. Based on our review, EPA hereby approves MDE's 

July 12, 2012 annual ambient air monitoring network plan on the basis that the plan meets the 

requirements of 40 CFR Part. 58.1 0. 

Additionally, 40 CFR Section 58.11(c) requires any changes to the air monitoring network 

or design of the following air monitoring systems be approved by the EPA Administrator: 

a) Photochemical Assessment Monitoring Systems 

b) Particulate Matter Speciation Trends Network 

c) The National Core Monitoring Network 

EPA determined that MDE's July 12, 2012 annual ambient air monitoring network plan does not 

require approval from the EPA Administrator because there were no changes to any of the air 

monitoring systems listed above. 

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or have your staff contact 

Mrs. Linda Miller, EPA's Maryland Liaison, at (215) 814-2068. For questions regarding this 

approval action, your staff may contact Ms. Diana Esher, Director, Air Protection Division, at 

(215) 814-2706. 

cc: Mr. George Aburn, MDE 

4:__ t,l~ M.Garvin Regional Administrator 

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Customer Service Hotline: 1-800-438-2474 
 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

 1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

 410-537-3000 • 1-800-633-6101 • www.mde.state.md.us 

Robert M. Summers, Ph.D.

Secretary 

 

artin O’Malley 

overnor 

nthony G. Brown 

eutenant Governor 

M

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Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) gives notice of a public hearing concerning 

the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

(NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public hearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington 

Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21230 – First Floor Conference Room – 2:00 P.M.

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement 

measures for the 100 parts per billion (ppb), 2010, 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) National Ambient 

Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SIP also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants’ 

NAAQS in relation to state boards and agency heads, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. at the Maryland 

Department of the Environment (MDE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First 

Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 

CFR 51.102). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States 

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. 

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the 

Environment's website at 

http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Air/AirQualityPlanning/Pages/programs/airprograms/air_planni

ng/index.aspx. Note: the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view 

the document.

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~ Notice of Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for 4;-:::--_ Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MOE) will hold a public hearing on a State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing 

implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2010, 100 ppb 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air 

Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SIP also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS In relatiOn to state boards and 

agency heads, and disclosure of potential conflicts of Interest. 

The public heartng will be held on June 12, 2Dl3 at 2:00P.M. In the Maryland Department of the Environment headquarters located · 

at 1800 washington Boulevard, Arst Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 u.s.c. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency 

for approval. 

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www. mde. state. md .vs/prograrns/Air I AirOua lityPian ning/Pages/oroorams/ a irprograms/a ir planning/index .a sox 

Note; the public library systems In the region can be used for lntemet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact Molta Sarros at (410) 537-

3240. . 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management Administration, 1800 

Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to MSarros@mde.st:ate.rnd.us; or faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla 

Sarros. COmments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on June 12, 2013, or be submitted at the hearing. 

Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (410) 537-3964 at least five (5) 

business days In advance of the hearing. TlY users should contact the Department through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-{800) 735-

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For more lnfonnatlon, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240 •(Toll free in Maryland call 1-(800) 633-6101 ext. 3240) or via email • at 

M5arros@mde, state.md. ys 

.,. Notice of Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for 

Lead (Pb) 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MOE) will hold a public hearing on a State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing 

implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2008, 0.15 1Jg/m3, lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standard 

(NAAQS). This SIP Is an addendum to SIP 12-09, dated December 12, 2012, which MOE submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

The pu~lc hearing will be held on June 12, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. In the Maryland Department of the Environment headquarters located 

at 1800 Washington Boulevard, first Aoor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 u.s.c. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency 

for a pprova I. 

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Air/AirOualltvPianning/Pages/programs/aimrograms/air planning/lndex.aspx 

Note: the public library systems in the region can be used for Intemet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more lnfonnation, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-

3240. 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management Administration, 1800 

Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emalled to MSarrus@mde.state.md.us; or faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molta 

Sarros. Comments inust be received by 5:00P.M. on June 12, 2013, or be submitted at the hearing. 

Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of fair PractiCes at (410) 537-3964 at least five (5) 

business days In advance of the hearing. TIY users should contact the Department through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-(800) 735-

2258. 

For more Information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240 (Toll free In Maryland can 1-(800) 633-6101 ext. 3240) or via email at 

MSarros@mde.state.md.us . 

.,. Notice of Intent to Establish a Water Quality Analysis of Chromium in the Northwest Branch and Bear Creek 

PortJons of the Patapsco River Mesohaline Tidal Chesapeake Bay Segment, Baltimore City and Baltimore County, 

Maryland. 

A public comment period for draft document will take place from April 16, 2013 to May 15, 2013. Copies of the draft documents have 

been placed in the Enoch Pratt Free Ubrary- Central Ubrary (400 cathedral St., Baltimore, MD 21201) and Baltimore County Public 

Ubrary- Towson Branch (320 York Rd., Towson, MD 21204). The draft document Is also available on the Internet 

at: htto://www.mde.state.md.us/proorams/Water{IMDL/ or by contacting Mr. Tony Allred by mail at MDE/SSA, 1800 Washington 

Boulevard, Suite 540, Baltimore MD 21230-1718, or by telephone at 410-537-3582 (outside the Baltimore area, dial1·600-633-6101, 

x3582). Anyone wishing to review the draft document and supporting lnfonnation or needing technical infonnation may contact Mr. 

Allred during normal business hours. · · 

Written comments concemlng the draft document may be submitted to the Department on or before May 15, 2013 and should be sent to 

Mr. Allred at the above address or emaited to tallred@mde.state.md.us. If the Department determines there is sufficient Interest, a public 

hearing on this matter may be held. All comments received during the comment pefiod witt be considered and the draft document may 

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monoxide, nitrogen dioxide, and sulfur dioxide. The AQPP also implements federal, regional, local, and state greenhouse gas emissions

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New! Public Hearing on Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen 

Dioxide (NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards

Draft for Public Comment

Date: May 6, 2013

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will hold a public hearing on a State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing 

implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2010, 100 ppb 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) National Ambient Air 

Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SIP also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants’ NAAQS in relation to state boards and 

agency heads, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest.

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at the Maryland Department of the Environment headquarters 

located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230.

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). After consideration of 

comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

Note: the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document.

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-

3240.

 Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management Administration, 1800 

Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to Molla Sarros; or faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros.

Comments must be received by 5:00 P.M. on June 12, 2013, or be submitted at the hearing.

Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (410) 537-3964 at least five (5) 

business days in advance of the hearing. TTY users should contact the Department through the Maryland Relay Service at 1-(800) 735-

2258.

For more information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 1-(800) 633-6101 ext. 3240) or via email to 

Molla Sarros;

New! Public Hearing on Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb)

Draft for Public Comment

Date: May 6, 2013

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will hold a public hearing on a State Implementation Plan (SIP) addressing 

implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2008, 0.15 μg/m3, lead (Pb) National Ambient Air Quality Standard

(NAAQS). This SIP is an addendum to SIP 12-09, dated December 12, 2012, which MDE submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013.

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. at the Maryland Department of the Environment headquarters 

located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230.

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). After consideration of 

comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental Protection Agency for approval.

Note: the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document.

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-

3240.

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management Administration, 1800 

Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to Molla Sarros; or faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros.

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From: Molla Sarms 

Alii County Health Officers 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:32 PM 

Subject: NOTICE: Public He(! ring on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 1!28 SIPs 

CC: Carroll, Randall; Franks, Diane; Hug, Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabin, D ... 

Attachments.: Hearing Notice_N02&128_1trhd.pdf; Hearing Notice_Pb)trhd.rpdf 

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EMAIL NOTICE: 

Attached for your information and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcoming hearing on June 12, 201.3 at 2:00 

pm, regarding two Maryland Department of the Environmeli'lt (MOE) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality: 

1. Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clun Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

(N02) and Section US for an National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

2. PubRc Hearing on the Maryland Statalmplementatton Plan for ,aean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

If I can provide further information, please contact me at (410) 537-3240 . . 

Regards, 

Molla Sarros 

====================================================;=============== 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

Tbe Maryland Department of tbe Environment (MD E) gives notice of a public bearfng concerning tbe Maryland 

State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO~ and Section 128 for al 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public bearing will be beld on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230- First Floor Conference Room- 2:00 P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 

100 parts per billion (ppb), 2010, 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). 

This SIP also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state boards and agency 

heads, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the 

Environment (MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, 

Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.1 02). 

fter consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental 

. tion Agency (EPA) for approval. 

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department oft~ Environment's website at 

http :1 /www. mde. state. md. u sf program sl Air/ A jrOual jty PI ann i ng/Pages/programs/ai rorogram s/a ir p !ann in gli n dex. aspx. 

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Note: the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more • 

inform~ion, contact Mella Sarros at (410) 537-3240. 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of tre Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to 

MSarros@mde.state.md.us; or faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros. 

Comments must be received by 5:00P.M. on June 12, 2013, or be submitted at the bearing. 

Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (410) 537-3964 

at least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing. TTY users should contact the Department through the 

Maryland Relay Service at 1-(800) 735-2258. 

For more information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 

l-(800) 633-61 01 ext. 3240) or via email at MSarros@.mde.state.md.us. 

#2 

Not,ice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MD E) gives notice of a public hearing concerning the Maryland 

tafe Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

A public hearlngwill be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12,2013, at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 2U30- First Floor Conferenee Room- 2:00 P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SlP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 

2008, 0.15 J.1g/m3, National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) fur lead (Pb). This SIP is an addendum to SIP 

12-09, dated Deeember 12, 2012, which MOE submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12,2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the 

Environment (MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, 

Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. 

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www .mde.state.m d. us/programs/ Air/ A irQual ity Planning/Pages/pro grams/ai rpro grams/air _p lanning/index..aspx. 

Note: the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more 

information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240. 

Comments may be sent to Mella Sarros, Maryland Department oftre Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to 

MSarros@mde.stare.md.us; or faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros. Comments must be received by 5:00 P. 

on June 12, 2013, or be submitted at the hearing. 

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Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (41 0) 537-3964 

at least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing. TTY users should contact the Department tlTough the 

Maryland Relay Service at 1-(800) 735-2258. 

more information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 

00}633-61 01 ext. 3240) or via email at MSarros@mde.state.md.us. 

Attachments 

Molla K. Sarros. MPH. RS 

Natural Resources Planner 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

Air and Radiation Management Administration 

1800 Washington Boulevard, STE 730 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230 

Maryland Dept of the Environment (MOE) 

Air and Radiation Management Administration 

Air Quality Planning Program 

1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 730 

Baltimore MD 21230-1720 

410-537-4180 FAX -4223 

1-800-633-6101 

e-mail: msarros@mde.state.md.us 

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5/9/2013 
Molla Sarros - Fwd: NOTICE: Pubtlc Hearing on Oean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

From: Malta Sarros 

paul. mdaden@ maryland.gov 

5/9/2013 3:02 PM 

Subject: Fwd: NOTICE.: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec.llO & 128 SIPs 

Attachments: Hearing Notice_N02&128_1trhd.pdf; Hearing Notice_Pb_ltmd.pdf 

Please see below. 

Regards, 

Molla Sarros 

>>> 

From: Motta Sarros 

To: All County Environmental Health Directors 

CC: Carroll, RandaU; Franks, Diane; Hug, Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabll\ Debbie; Sarros, Mo!la; Thunell, Roger 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:18 PM 

SUbject: N011CE: Pl.bllc Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

EMAIL NOTICE: 

Attached for your lnfonnation and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcoming hearing on June 1.2, 2013 at 2:00 

pm, regarding two Maryland Department of the Envirooment (MDE) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality. 

L Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for C'-an Air Act Section 110{a)(2) for Nitrogen Dloxlde {N02) 

and Section 128 for all National Ambient AJr Quality Standards 

• Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

If I can provide further information, please contact me at (410) 537-3240. 

Regards, 

Molla Sarros 

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#1 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of tbe Environment (MD E) gives notice or a public hearing concerning tbe Maryland State 

Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Diolide (N01) and Section 128 for all National 

Ambient Air QuaHty Standards 

A public bearing will be beld on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at tbe Maryland Department of tbe Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230- Ftnt F1oor Conference Room- 2:00 P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 100 

parts per billion (ppb), 2010, !-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SIP 

also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state boards and agency heads, and 

disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

he public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the Environment 

(MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard. First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.1 02). 

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After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. 

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www. mde.state. md. us/programs/Air/ A i rOual ity PI anniog/Pages/programs/ai rorograms/air pI ann jng/i ndex.aspx. Note: 

the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation 

Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact 

Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240. 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to MSarros@mde.stare.md.us; or 

faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros. Comments mWJt be n!i:elved by 5:00P.M. on June 12, 2013, or be submitted 

at tbe bearing. 

Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (410) 537-3964 at 

least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing. TTY users should contact the Department through the Maryland Relay 

Service at 1-(800) 735-2258. 

For more information, contact Moll a Sarros at ( 41 0) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 

l-{800) 633-6101 ext. 3240) or via email at MSarros@mde.state.md.us. 

#2 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

Tbe Maryland Department of the Environment (MOE) gives notice of a public hearing concerning tbe Maryland State 

Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

A public bearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, Juoe 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department of tbe Environment, 1800 Wasblngton Boulevard, Baltimore, 

Maryland 212JO- First Floor Conference Room-2:00P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2008, 

0.1 S llglm3, National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). This SlP is an addendum to SIP 12-09, dated 

December 12, 2012, which MDE submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the Environment 

(MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. 

The proposed plan docwnent has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Air/AirQualityPianning/Pages/programs/airprograms/air_planninglindex.aspx. Note: 

the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices ofthe Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation 

Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact 

Moll a Sarros at (41 0) 537-3240. 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to MSarrosuvmde.state.md,us; or 

faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: MollaSarros. Comments must be received by 5:00P.M. on June 12,2013, or be submitted at 

the hearing. 

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Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (410) 537-3964 at 

least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing. TIY users should contact the Department through the Maryland Relay 

Service at 1-(800) 735-2258. 

· or more information, contact Moll a Sarros at ( 41 0) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 

l-(800) 633-610 I ext. 3240) or via email at MSarros@mde.state.md.us. 

Attachments 

Malia K. Sarros, MPH, RS 

Natural Resources Planner 

Maryland Dept of the Environment (MOE} 

Maryland Department ofthe Environment 

Air and Radiation Management Administration 

1800 Washington Boulevard, STE 730 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230 

Air and Radiation Management Administration 

Air Quality Planning Program 

1800 Washington BIIJd., Suite 730 

Baltimore MD 2123Q-1720 

410-537-4180 FAX -4223 

1·800-633-6101 

e-mail: msarros@mde.state.md.us 

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Malia Sarros 

Iaurene e.polsky@ maryla n d.gov 

Data: 5/9/2013 3:23 PM 

Subject: Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

Attachments: Hearing Notice_N02&128_1trhd.pdf, Hearing Notice_Pb_ltrhd.pdf 

Please see below. 

Regards, 

Molla Sarros 

>>> 

From: Motla Sarros 

To: All County Health Officers 

CC: Carroll Randal~ Franks, Diane; Hug, Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabin, Debbie; Sarros, Molla; Thunetl, Roger 

Date: S/9/2013 2:32 PM 

Subject: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

EMAIL NOTICE; 

Attached for your information and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcoming hearing on June 12, 2013 at 2:00 

pm. regarding two Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality: 

1. Pub lie Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

N02) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

2. Public Hearing on tha Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

If I can provide further information, please contact me at (410) 537-3240. 

Regards, 

Malia Sarros 

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Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) gives notice of a public bearing concerning the Marylan1 

State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) and Section 128 for a 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public hearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12,2013, at tbe Maryland Department oftbe Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230- First Floor Conference Room-2:00P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for 

the JOO parts per billion (ppb), 2010, 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air Quality Standard 

NAAQS). This SIP also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state boards and 

agency heads, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June l2, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the 

Environment (MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, 

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Comment 

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Moll'a Sarros- Re: Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

From: Molla Sarros 

Sarros. Molla 

Date: 5/9/2013 3:26 PM 

Subject Re: Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

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Connie Angelos, MDE. called Carroll County, who verified Mr. Leitch's email address and information to be correct as it was used for 

sending the email. 

>>> 

From: Molla Sarros 

To: Angelos. Connie 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:37 PM 

Subject Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & U8 SIPs 

Carroll County's Health Officer (Larry Leitch) also came up as undeliverable. 

Thanks. I greatly appreciate your help. 

Best. 

Moll a 

>>> 

From: Molla Sarros 

To: All County Health Officers 

CC: Carroll, Randalt Franks, Diane; Hug. Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabin.. Debbie; Sarros, Molla; Thunell, Roger 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:32 PM 

Subject NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

EMAIL NOTICE: 

Attached for your information and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcoming hearing on June 12, 2013 at 2:00 

pm. regarding two Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality: 

1, Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Secdon 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen CloxJde 

(N02) and Section 128 for all NatJonal Ambient Air Quality Standards 

2. Public Hearing on the Maryland State Impktmentatlon Plan for Clean AIr Ad Section 11D(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

If I can provide further information, please contact me at (410) 537-3240. 

Regards, 

Molla Sarros 

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#1 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) gives notice of a public hearing concerning the Marylao 

State fmplementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02} and Section 128 for : 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public hearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

B:tltimore, Maryland 21230 -First Floor Conference Room- 2:00 P.M. 

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Molla Sarros- Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

From; Molla Sarros 

Sarros. Molla 

5/9/2013 3:11 PM 

Subject: Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & US SIPs 

Attachments: Hearing Notice_N02&128_1trhd.pdf; Hearing Notice_Pb_ltrhd.pdf 

-----·--·- ---

Bert Nixon received tile email according to Comie Angelos, MOE, who called his office. 

>>> 

From: Molla Sarros 

To: Angelos, Connie 

Data: 5/9/2013 2:29 PM 

Subject: Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Oean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

Hi, Connie. The properties window for this email also showed Howard Co. as undeliverable. Here's the contact for there: Bert Nixon. 

Thanks. 

Best. 

Molla 

>:>> 

From: Molla Sarros 

To: All County Environmental Health Directors 

CC: Carroll, Randall; Franks, Diane; Hug. Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabin, Debbie; Sarros. Molla; Thunea, Roger 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:18 PM 

Subject NOTICE: Public Hearing on Oean Air Act Sec. llO & 128 SIPs 

EMAIL NOTICE; 

Attached for your information and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcomi1'9 hearing on June 12, 2013 at 2:00 

pm, regarding two Maryland Department of the Environment (MOE) State lmplementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality 

1. Public Hearing on the Maryland Stat a Implementation Plan for Clean Air Ad Sertlon llO(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) 

and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

2. PubUc Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Ad Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

If I can provide further information, please contact me at (410) 537-3240. 

Regards, 

Molta Sarros 

#1 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of tbe Environment (MOE) gives notice of 8 public bearing concerning the Maryland State 

Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 1 10(8)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) and Section 128 for all National 

Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public hearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230- First Floor Conference Room-2:00P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the I 00 

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Molla Sarros- Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on dean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

From: Molla Sarros 

kenneth.welch@montgomerycountymd.gov 

S/9/2013 2:52 PM 

Subject Fwd: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

Attachments: Hearing Notice_N02&128_1trhd.pdf, Hearing Notice_Pb_ltrhd.pdf 

Please see below. 

Regards, 

Molla Sarros 

>>> 

From: Molla Sarros 

To: All County Environmental Health Direaors 

CC: Carroll, RandaU; Franks, Diane; Hug, Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabin, Debbie; Sarros, Molla; Thullell. Roger 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:18 PM 

Subject NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

EMAIL NOTICE: 

Attached for your information and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcoming hearing on June 12, 2013 at 2:00 

pm, regarding two Maryland Department of the Environment (MOE) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality: 

1. Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) 

and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

. Public Hea..-,g en the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for lead (Pb) 

If I can provide further information, please contact me at (410) 537-3240. 

Regards, 

Mella Sarros 

==================================================================:= 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) gives notice of a public hearing concerning the Maryland State 

Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) and Section 128 for all National 

Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public hearing will be held on: · 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department ofthe Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230- First Floor Conference Room-2:00P.M. 

The State lmplementation Plan (SlP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 100 

parts per billion (ppb), 2010, J-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SfP 

also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state boards and agency heads, and 

disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

he public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the Environment 

(MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

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5/9/2013 
Molla Sarros - NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

F-''Tl: Mella Sarros 

All County Environmental Health Directors 

Date: 5/9/2013 2:18 PM 

Subject: NOTICE: Public Hearing on Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 SIPs 

CC: Carroll, Randall; franks, Diane; Hug, Brian; Mosier, Randy; Rabin, D ... 

Attachments: Hearing Notlce_N02&128_1trhd.pdf, Hearing Notice_Pb_ltrhd.pdf 

EMAIL NOTICE: 

Attached for your infonnation and shown in the message below are the notices of an upcoming hearing on June 12, 2013 at 2:00 

pm, regarding two. Maryland· Department of the Environment (MOE) State Implementation Plans (SIPs) for air quality: 

1. Public Hearing on the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen-Dioxide (N02) 

and Section 128 for all National Ambient AJr Quality Standards 

2. Public Hearing on the Maryland State Impfementatlon Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb} 

If I can provide further infonnation, please contact me at (410) 537-3240. 

Regards. 

Motta Sarros 

=========================:::;::::::::=============================== 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Depar1ment of tbe Environment (MDE) gives notice of a public hearing concerning the Maryland State 

Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dio:J.ide (NOz) and Section 128 for aU National 

Ambient Air Quality Standards 

A public hearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department oftbe Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230- First Floor Conference Room-2:00P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance. and enforcement measures for the 100 

parts per billion (ppb), 2010, 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SIP 

also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state boards and agency heads, and 

disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department ofthe Environment 

(MOE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U .S.C. 7410 (a) and ~0 CFR 51.1 02). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) for approval . 

• .. ~proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www .mde. state.md. us/programs/ A irl AirOualityPI anni ng/Pages/prograrnslairprograms/air pI ann inglindex.aspx. Note: 

the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document. 

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Copies of the document can be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Ra~iiation 

Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact 

Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240. 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarrc:lS, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; emailed to MSarros@mde.state,md.us; or 

faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros. Comments must be received by 5:00P.M. on June 12,2013, or be 

submitted at the hearing. 

Persons in need of special accommodations should contact the Department's Office of Fair Practices at (410) 537-3964 at 

least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing. TrY users should contact the Department thr"ough the Maryland 

Relay Service at I -{800) 735-2258. 

For more information, contact Molla Sarros at (410) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 

1-(800) 633-6101 ext. 3240) or via email at MSarros@mde.state.md.us. 

#2 

Notice of Public Hearing on Air Quality Plan 

The Maryland Department of the Environment (MD E) gjves notice of a public hearing concerning the Maryland Stat1 

Implementation ~Ian for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Ph) 

A public bearing will be held on: 

Wednesday, June 12, 2013, at the Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230 -First Floor Conference Room- 2:00 P.M. 

The State Implementation Plan (SIP) above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 

2008, 0.15 ~glm , National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). This SIP is an addendum to SIP 12-09, 

dated December 12, 2012, which MDE submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the Maryland Department of the Environment 

(MDE) headquarters located at 1800 Washington Boulevard, First Floor Conference Room, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230. 

The public hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

After consideration of comments received, the plan will be finalized and submitted to the United States Environmental 

Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. -

The proposed plan document has been made available on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website at 

http://www.mde.state.md.uslprograms/Air/AirQualityPianning!Pages/programslairprograms/air_planning/index.aspx. Note: 

the public library systems in the region can be used for Internet access to view the document. 

Copies of the document em be viewed at the offices of the Maryland Department ofthe Environment, Air and Radiation 

Management Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, Maryland. For more information, contact 

Malia Sarros at (410) 537'-3240. 

Comments may be sent to Molla Sarros, Maryland Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation Management 

Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, Baltimore, MD, 21230; ema.iled to MSarros@mde.state.md.us; or 

faxed to (410) 537-3203, attn: Molla Sarros. Comments must be received by 5:00P.M. on June 12,2013, or be submitted at 

the hearing. 

Persons in need of special accommodations shou14 contact the Department's Office ofF air Practices at ( 41 0) 53 7-3 964 at 

least five (5) business days in advance of the hearing. ITY users should contact the Department through the Maryland 

Relay Service at 1-(800) 735-2258. 

For more information, contact Molla Sarros at ( 410) 537-3240 (Toll free in Maryland call 

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IN THIS ISSUE

General Assembly

Judiciary

Regulatory Review and 

Evaluation

Regulations

Errata

Special Documents

General Notices

Volume 40 • Issue 10 • Pages 827—954

Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-206, Annotated Code of 

Maryland, this issue contains all previously unpublished documents 

required to be published, and filed on or before April 29, 2013, 5

p.m.

Pursuant to State Government Article, §7-206, Annotated Code of 

Maryland, I hereby certify that this issue contains all documents 

required to be codified as of April 29, 2013.

Brian Morris

Acting Administrator, Division of State Documents

Office of the Secretary of State

Issue Date: May 17, 2013
950

MARYLAND REGISTER, VOLUME 40, ISSUE 10, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 

General Notices 

Notice of ADA Compliance 

 The State of Maryland is committed to ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in public meetings. Anyone 

planning to attend a meeting announced below who wishes to receive auxiliary aids, services, or accommodations is invited to contact the 

agency representative at least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or through Maryland Relay. 

ATHLETIC COMMISSION 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: May 30, 2013, 2 — 4:30 

p.m. 

Place: 500 N. Calvert St., 3rd Fl. Conf. 

Rm., Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Patrick Pannella (410) 230-6223 

[13-10-22] 

ADVISORY COUNCIL ON 

CEMETERY OPERATIONS 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: June 27, 2013, 10 a.m. — 

1 p.m. 

Place: Dept. of Labor, Licensing, and 

Regulation, 500 N. Calvert St., 2nd Fl. 

Conf. Rm., Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Marilyn Harris-Davis (410) 230-

6228 

[13-10-08] 

BOARD OF COSMETOLOGISTS 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: July 1, 2013, 10 a.m. — 

4:30 p.m. 

Place: 500 N. Calvert St., 2nd Fl. Conf. 

Rm., Baltimore, MD 

Add’l. Info: Centre St. Entrance 

Contact: Robert Wood (410) 230-6195 

[13-10-16] 

JOINT CHAIRS OF THE DESIGN 

BOARDS 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: June 5, 2013, 1:30 p.m. 

Place: 500 N. Calvert St., 3rd Fl. Conf. 

Rm., Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Pamela J. Edwards (410) 230-

6262 

[13-10-31] 

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND 

TEACHER EDUCATION BOARD 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: June 6, 2013, 9:30 a.m. — 

12:30 p.m.; July 11, 2013; 9:30 a.m. — 

12:30 p.m. 

Place: 200 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, 

MD

Contact: Madeline Koum (410) 767-0385 

[13-10-09] 

MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR 

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES 

SYSTEMS 

Subject: Listing of Primary Stroke Centers 

Requesting Reverification of Status and 

Call for Applications from Those Wishing 

to Be Considered for Designation 

Place: 653 W. Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD 

Add’l. Info: Pursuant to COMAR 

30.08.02C, the Maryland Institute for 

Emergency Medical Services Systems 

gives notice tha the following hospitals 

have requested reverification as a Primary 

Stroke Center: Northwest Hospital; 

Frederick Memorial Hospital; and Union 

Hospital of Cecil County. Any person with 

knowledge of any reason why any of the 

above listed hospitals should not be 

reverified and redesignated is requested to 

submit a written statement of the reason to 

MIEMSS by July 5, 2013. 

 In addition, pursuant to COMAR 

30.08.02.03C, hospitals not designated but 

who wish to be considered for designation 

as a Primary Stroke Center should submit a 

written letter of intent to the office listed 

above. Letters of intent are due to MIEMSS 

by July 31, 2013. For more information 

contact Anna Aycock, Chief, Division 

of Health Facilities and Special 

Programs, at (410) 706-3930 or email 

aaycock@miemss.org. 

Contact: Leandrea Gilliam (410) 706-4449 

[13-10-39] 

STATE BOARD OF STATIONARY 

ENGINEERS 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: June 18, 2013, 10 a.m. — 

12 p.m. 

Place: 500 N. Calvert St., Rm. 302, 

Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Gae Herzberger (410) 230-6163 

[13-10-15] 

DEPARTMENT OF THE 

ENVIRONMENT/AIR AND 

RADIATION MANAGEMENT 

ADMINISTRATION 

Subject: Notice of Public Hearing on Air 

Quality Plan 

Date and Time: June 12, 2013, 2:00 P.M. 

Place: Department of the Environment, 

1800 Washington Blvd., 1st Fl. Conf. Rm.,

Baltimore, MD 

Add’l. Info: The Maryland Department of 

the Environment (MDE) gives notice of a 

Public Hearing concerning the Maryland 

State Implementation Plan for Clean Air 

Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

(NO2) and Section 128 for all National 

Ambient Air Quality Standards. 

 The hearing will focus on the State 

Implementation Plan to address Maryland 

implementation, maintenance, and 

enforcement measures for the 2010, 100 

ppb 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) 

National Ambient Air Quality Standard 

(NAAQS) and disclosure of potential 

conflicts of interest of state boards and 

agency heads for all NAAQS. 

 The Public Hearing will be held as 

required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 

42 U.S.C. 7410(a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

Interested persons are invited to attend and 

express their views. After the Department 

considers the comments received, and 

revises the proposal if necessary, all related 

items will be submitted to the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency. 

 An electronic copy of the proposed 

revision will be available on the Maryland 

Department of the Environment‘s website at 

http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Air/Ai

rQualityPlanning/Pages/programs/airprogram

s/air_planning/index.aspx. Note: the public 

library systems in Maryland can be used for 

Internet access to view the document. An 

electronic copy of the document can also be 

obtained via email by writing to Molla Sarros 

at msarros@mde.state.md.us. 

 Copies of the document can also be 

viewed at the main office of the Maryland 

Department of the Environment, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration, 

1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, 

Maryland. For more information about a 

hard copy, contact Molla Sarros. 

 Written comments may be presented at 

the hearing, faxed to 410-537-3203, 

emailed to msarros@mde.state.md.us, or 

mailed to Molla Sarros, MDE ARMA, 

1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, 

Baltimore, MD, 21230. Comments must be 

received by 5:00 P.M. on June 12, 2013. 

 Anyone needing special accommodations 

at a public hearing should contact the 

Department‘s Fair Practices Office at (410) 

537-3964. TTY users may contact the 

Department through the Maryland Relay 

Service at 1-800-735-2258.
GENERAL NOTICES 

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MARYLAND REGISTER, VOLUME 40, ISSUE 10, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 2013 

 For more information, contact Molla 

Sarros, Natural Resources Planner, at (410) 

537-3240. Toll free in Maryland call 1-

(800) 633-6101, ext. 3240, Maryland 

Department of the Environment, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration, 

1800 Washington Boulevard, Ste. 730, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230. 

Contact: Molla Sarros (410) 537-3240. 

[13-10-50] 

DEPARTMENT OF THE 

ENVIRONMENT/AIR AND 

RADIATION MANAGEMENT 

ADMINISTRATION 

Subject: Notice of Public Hearing on Air 

Quality Plan 

Date and Time: June 12, 2013, 2:00 P.M. 

Place: Department of the Environment, 

1800 Washington Blvd., 1st Fl. Conf. Rm.,

Baltimore, MD 

Add’l. Info: The Maryland Department of 

the Environment (MDE) gives notice of a 

Public Hearing concerning the Maryland 

State Implementation Plan for Clean Air 

Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Pb). 

 The hearing will focus on the State 

Implementation Plan to address Maryland 

implementation, maintenance, and 

enforcement measures for the 2008, 0.15 

μg/m3, National Ambient Air Quality 

Standard (NAAQS) for lead (Pb). This SIP 

is an addendum to SIP 12-09, dated 

December 12, 2012, which MDE submitted 

to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

 The Public Hearing will be held as 

required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 

42 U.S.C. 7410(a) and 40 CFR 51.102). 

Interested persons are invited to attend and 

express their views. After the Department 

considers the comments received, and 

revises the proposal if necessary, all related 

items will be submitted to the U.S. 

Environmental Protection Agency. 

 An electronic copy of the proposed 

revision will be available on the Maryland 

Department of the Environment‘s website at 

http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Air/Ai

rQualityPlanning/Pages/programs/airprogram

s/air_planning/index.aspx. Note: the public 

library systems in Maryland can be used for 

Internet access to view the document. An 

electronic copy of the document can also be 

obtained via email by writing to Molla Sarros 

at msarros@mde.state.md.us. 

 Copies of the document can also be 

viewed at the main office of the Maryland 

Department of the Environment, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration, 

1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, 

Maryland. For more information about a 

hard copy, contact Molla Sarros. 

 Written comments may be presented at 

the hearing, faxed to 410-537-3203, 

emailed to msarros@mde.state.md.us, or 

mailed to Molla Sarros, MDE ARMA, 

1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 730, 

Baltimore, MD, 21230. Comments must be 

received by 5:00 P.M. on June 12, 2013. 

 Anyone needing special accommodations 

at a public hearing should contact the 

Department‘s Fair Practices Office at (410) 

537-3964. TTY users may contact the 

Department through the Maryland Relay 

Service at 1-800-735-2258.

 For more information, contact Molla 

Sarros, Natural Resources Planner, at (410) 

537-3240. Toll free in Maryland call 1-

(800) 633-6101, ext. 3240, Maryland 

Department of the Environment, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration, 

1800 Washington Boulevard, Ste. 730, 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230. 

Contact: Molla Sarros (410) 537-3240. 

[13-10-51] 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

MENTAL HYGIENE 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: May 30, 2013, 5 — 8 p.m. 

Place: 201 W. Preston Street, L1, 

Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Adelline Ntatin (410) 767-2623 

[13-10-17] 

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND 

MENTAL 

HYGIENE/LABORATORIES 

ADMINISTRATION 

Subject: Call for Pharmacist Nominations 

for Drug Utilization Review (DUR) Board 

Add’l. Info: The Maryland Department of 

Health and Mental Hygiene Drug 

Utilization Review (DUR) Board is 

currently recruiting for two pharmacists to 

serve on the Maryland DUR Board 

beginning in September 2013. 

 The implementation of the Omnibus 

Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 requires 

that the Maryland Department of Health 

and Mental Hygiene establish a DUR 

Board. The DUR Board is comprised of 

both physicians and pharmacists and has 

been in operation since November 1992. 

The activities of the DUR Board include: 

• Overseeing retrospective and 

prospective DUR within the Maryland 

Medicaid 

Program. 

• Approving DUR criteria and standards. 

• Making recommendations concerning 

education and other types of 

interventions 

based on prospective and retrospective 

DUR findings. 

• Preparing an annual report for 

submission to the Centers for Medicare 

and 

Medicaid (CMS) describing the nature 

and scope of the DUR program, 

summarizing educational/interventional 

strategies used, and estimating cost 

savings generated. 

• Reviewing individual recipient profiles 

and make recommendations to restrict 

patients who might be abusing Medicaid 

prescription drugs. 

 The DUR Board has quarterly 3-hour 

meetings in the Baltimore area. Meetings 

are normally scheduled on a Thursday 

morning during the months of March, June, 

September, and December. 

 The membership of the Maryland DUR 

Board includes health care professionals 

who have recognized knowledge and 

expertise in one of the following areas: 

(1) The clinically appropriate 

prescribing of outpatient drugs. 

(2) The clinically appropriate dispensing 

and monitoring of outpatient drugs. 

(3) Drug use review, evaluation and 

intervention. 

(4) Medical quality assurance. 

 For an application packet, please contact 

Gina Homer at The Maryland Medicaid 

Pharmacy Program at 410-767-1749 or via 

email at Gina.Homer@Maryland.gov 

The application deadline is June 14, 2013. 

Contact: Gina Homer (410) 767-1749 

[13-10-18] 

BOARD OF HEATING, 

VENTILATION, AIRCONDITIONING, AND 

REFRIGERATION CONTRACTORS 

(HVACR) 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: June 12, 2013, 9:30 a.m. 

— 12 p.m. 

Place: 500 N. Calvert St., 3rd Fl. Conf. 

Rm., Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Steve Smitson (410) 230-6169 

[13-10-04] 

HOME IMPROVEMENT 

COMMISSION 

Subject: Public Meeting 

Date and Time: June 6, 2013, 10 a.m. — 

12 p.m. 

Place: 500 N. Calvert St., 2nd Fl. Conf. 

Rm., Baltimore, MD 

Contact: Steven Smitson (410) 230-6169 

[13-10-03] 

STATE ADVISORY BOARD FOR 

JUVENILE SERVICES 

Subject: Public Meeting 
For infonnlltion. contact: 

(4 10) 974-2486 • (800) 633-9657 

E-Mail address: stated<>cs@sos.state.md.us 

PUBLISHERS OF: 

The Code of Maryland Regulations (CO MAR) 

The Maryland Register 

Websites: www.dsd.state.md.us • www.sos.state.md.us 
1

Statement of the Air and Radiation Management Administration 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

For the Public Hearing concerning the 

Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

(NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

June 12, 2013 

Good Afternoon. My name is Randall Carroll. I am a Natural Resources Planner in the Planning and 

Policy Division, Air Quality Planning Program of the Air & Radiation Management Administration, 

Maryland Department of the Environment. 

This public hearing is related to the air quality plan entitled the Maryland State Implementation Plan for 

Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards. 

This public hearing is being held pursuant to federal law found at 42 U. S. C. § 7410(a) and 40 CFR Parts 

51.102 and 251. It is also being held in conformance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, under 

the State Government Article, beginning at Section 10-101. 

Notice of this public hearing appeared on the Maryland Department of the Environment's website on May 9, 

2013, and remained on the website to the date of today's hearing. 

Copies of each of the public hearing notices and the proposed Maryland State Implementation Plan for 

Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air 

Quality Standards will be part of the formal hearing record. 

Access to the proposed document was made available via the website of the Maryland Department of the 

Environment. Hard copies were also available at the Maryland Department of the Environment. 

The purpose of this hearing is to provide the public with an opportunity to formally comment on the 

proposed document. 

Summary of the Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen 

Dioxide (NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards

The Clean Air Act was passed in 1970 to protect public health and welfare. Congress amended the Act in 

1990 to establish requirements for areas not meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

(NAAQS). The Clean Air Act Amendments established a process for evaluating air quality in each region 

and identifying nonattainment areas according to the severity of its air pollution problem. The Clean Air 

Act sets health standards for six ambient pollutants: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, 

ozone, lead and particulate matter. The Environmental Protection Agency establishes rules and regulations 

to implement the Clean Air Act. 
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The purpose of this document is to examine Maryland’s State Implementation Plan (SIP) and determine if 

all necessary implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the revised NO2 National 

Ambient Air Quality Standard are in place. Section 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act provides a detailed 

listing of various requirements for state implementation plans regarding the national ambient air quality 

standards. In this SIP document, each subparagraph from (A) through (M) is detailed, with various 

provisions supporting the requirements. The MDE has verified its authority, through this document, to 

implement the NAAQS. 

In addition, the purpose of this SIP document is to address the Clean Air Act Section 128 requirements for 

all criteria pollutants’ NAAQS in relation to state boards and agency heads, and disclosure of potential 

conflicts of interest.

The attached State Implementation Plan addresses Maryland's obligations under §128 for all NAAQS and 

addresses §110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act for the revised NO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standard.

CONSIDERATION OF COMMENTS 

The Department will consider all pertinent comments, and revise the proposed plan if necessary, before 

making a final decision to adopt the plan and submit it to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for 

approval as a Maryland State Implementation Plan. Oral and written comments may be presented at this 

hearing. The 30-day public comment period that began on May 9, 2013, for receipt of all comments to the 

plan will close at 5:00 PM today. 
In the Matter of:

Maryland Department of the Environment

June 12, 2013

Public Hearing

Condensed Transcript with Word Index

For The Record, Inc.

(301) 870-8025 - www.ftrinc.net - (800) 921-5555
Public Hearing

Maryland Department of the Environment 6/12/2013

(301) 870-8025 - www.ftrinc.net - (800) 921-5555

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6 MARYLAND STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN

7 CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 110(a)(2) FOR

8 NITROGEN DIOXIDE (NO2) AND SECTION 128

9 FOR ALL NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS

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17 1800 Washington Boulevard

18 Baltimore, Maryland 21230

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3 MS. SARROS: Good afternoon. On behalf of the

4 Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation

5 Management Administration, I would like to welcome

6 everyone present to this public hearing.

7 This public hearing is being held pursuant to

8 federal law found at 42 USC Section 7410(a) and 40 CFR

9 Parts 51.102 and 251. It is also being held in

10 conformance with the State Administrative Procedure Act,

11 under the State Government Article, beginning at Section

12 10-101. Notice was also posted on the Maryland

13 Department of the Environment website starting on May

14 9, 2013.

15 My name is Molla Sarros. I am a Natural

16 Resources Planner with the Air and Radiation Management

17 Administration's Air Quality Planning Program. I am

18 serving as hearing officer this afternoon.

19 A full copy of the proposed Maryland State

20 Implementation Plan For Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2)

21 for Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) and Section 128 for all

22 National Ambient Air Quality Standards has been made

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1 available at the back of the room on the back table.

2 Let the record show that the time is 2:35 p.m.

3 on June 12, 2013. This hearing was scheduled for a 2:00

4 p.m. start time. There are currently no persons in the

5 audience wishing to make any statements on the record, so

6 we request that the court reporter please enter the

7 hearing statement into the record at this time.

8 MR. CARROLL: Good afternoon. My name is

9 Randall Carroll. I am a Natural Resources Planner in the

10 Planning and Policy Division, Air Quality Planning

11 Program of the Air and Radiation Management

12 Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment.

13 This public hearing is related to the air

14 quality plan entitled the Maryland State Implementation

15 Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen

16 Dioxide (NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient

17 Air Quality Standards.

18 This public hearing is being held pursuant to

19 federal law found at 42 USC Section 7410(a) and 40 CFR

20 Parts 51.102 and 251. It is also being held in

21 conformance with the State Administrative Procedure Act,

22 under the State Government Article, beginning at
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1 Section 10-101.

2 Notice of this public hearing appeared on the

3 Maryland Department of the Environment's website on May

4 9, 2013, and remained on the website to the date of

5 today's hearing.

6 Copies of each of the public hearing notices

7 and the proposed Maryland State Implementation Plan for

8 Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide

9 (NO2) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air

10 Quality Standards will be part of the formal hearing

11 record.

12 Access to the proposed document was made

13 available via the website of the Maryland Department of

14 the Environment. Hard copies were also available at the

15 Maryland Department of the Environment.

16 The purpose of this hearing is to provide the

17 public with an opportunity to formally comment on the

18 proposed document.

19 The Clean Air Act was passed in 1970 to

20 protect public health and welfare. Congress amended the

21 Act in 1990 to establish requirements for areas not

22 meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards.

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1 The Clean Air Act Amendments established a process for

2 evaluating air quality in each region and identifying

3 nonattainment areas according to the severity of its air

4 pollution problem.

5 The Clean Air Act sets health standards for

6 six ambient pollutants: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide,

7 nitrogen oxides, ozone, lead and particulate matter.

8 The Environmental Protection Agency establishes rules

9 and regulations to implement the Clean Air Act.

10 The purpose of this document is to examine

11 Maryland's State Implementation Plan and determine if

12 all necessary implementation, maintenance, and

13 enforcement measures for the revised NO2 National

14 Ambient Air Quality Standard are in place. Section

15 110(a)(2) of the Clean Air Act provides a detailed

16 listing of various requirements for state implementation

17 plans regarding the National Ambient Air Quality

18 Standards. In this SIP document, each subparagraph from

19 (A) through (M) is detailed, with various provisions

20 supporting the requirements. The MDE has verified its

21 authority, through this document, to implement the

22 NAAQS.

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1 In addition, the purpose of this SIP document

2 is to address the Clean Air Act Section 128 requirements

3 for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state

4 boards and agency heads, and disclosure of potential

5 conflicts of interest.

6 The attached State Implementation Plan

7 addresses Maryland's obligations under Section 128 for

8 all NAAQS and addresses Section 110(a)(2) of the Clean

9 Air Act for the revised NO2 National Ambient Air Quality

10 Standard.

11 The Department will consider all pertinent

12 comments and revise the proposed plan, if necessary,

13 before making a final decision to adopt the plan and

14 submit it to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

15 for approval as a Maryland State Implementation Plan.

16 Oral and written comments may be presented at

17 this hearing. The 30-day public comment period that

18 began on May 9, 2013 for receipt of all comments to the

19 plan will close at 5:00 p.m. today.

20 MS. SARROS: This public hearing for this

21 particular state implementation plan for Clean Air

22 Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide and Section 128

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1 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards is now

2 closed. Also, at 5:00 p.m. today, the official comment

3 period for this document of record will also close.

4 (Whereupon, the hearing

5 was concluded.)

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1 CERTIFICATE OF COURT REPORTER

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3 I, Kathleen Vetters, a Notary Public of the

4 State of Maryland, County of Baltimore, do hereby

5 certify the foregoing proceeding was recorded verbatim

6 by me and this transcript is a true record of the

7 proceedings.

8 I further certify that I am not of counsel to

9 any of the parties, nor in any way interested in the

10 outcome of this action.

11 As witness my hand and notarial seal this

12 26th day of June, 2013.

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14 ___________________________________

15 KATHLEEN VETTERS, Court Reporter

16 NOTARY PUBLIC

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18 My Commission Expires: November 19, 2015

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

AIR AND RADIATION MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION 

PUBLIC HEARING 

MARYLAND STATE IMPLEMENTATION PLAN 

CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION 110(a) (2) FOR 

NITROGEN DIOXIDE (N02) AND SECTION 128 

FOR ALL NATIONAL AMBIENT AIR QUALITY STANDARDS 

JUNE 12, 2013 

2:00 p.m. 

Montgomery Park Business Center 

1800 Washington Boulevard 

Baltimore, Maryland 21230 

Reported by: Kathleen Vetters 
Public Hearing 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

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4 Mr. Randall Carroll, MOE 

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1 P R 0 C E E D I N G S 

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3 MS. SARROS: Good afternoon. On behalf of the 

4 Department of the Environment, Air and Radiation 

5 Management Administration, I would like to welcome 

6 everyone present to this public hearing. 

7 This public hearing is being held pursuant to 

8 federal law found at 42 USC Section 7410(a) and 40 CFR 

9 Parts 51.102 and 251. It is also being held in 

10 conformance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, 

11 under the State Government Article, beginning at Section 

12 10-101. Notice was also posted on the Maryland 

13 Department o f the Environment website starting on May 

14 9, 2013. 

15 My name is Molla Sar os. I am a Natural 

16 Resources Planner with the Air and Radiation Management 

17 Administration's Air Quality Planning Program. I am 

18 serving as hearing off icer thi s afternoon. 

19 A ull copy of the pr oposed Maryland State 

20 Implementation Plan For Clean Ai r Act Section 110 (a) (2) 

21 for Nitrogen Dioxide (N02) and Section 128 for all 

22 National Ambient Air Quality Standards has been made 

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1 available at the back of the room on the back table. 

2 Let the record show that the time is 2:35 p.m. 

3 on June 12, 2013. This hearing was scheduled for a 2:00 

4 p.m. start time. There are currently no persons in the 

5 audience wishing to make any statements on the record, so 

6 we request that the court reporter please enter the 

7 hearing statement into the record at this time. 

8 MR. CARROLL: Good afternoon. My name is 

9 Randall Carroll. I am a Natural Resources Planner in the 

10 Planning and Policy Division, Air Quality Planning 

11 Program of the Air and Radiation Management 

12 Administration, Maryland Department of the Environment. 

13 This public hearing is related to the air 

14 quality plan entitled the Maryland State Implementation 

15 Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110 (a) (2) for Nitrogen 

16 Dioxide (N02) and Section 128 for all National Ambient 

17 Air Quality Standards. 

18 This public hearing is being held pursuant to 

19 federal law found at 42 USC Section 7410(a) and 40 CFR 

20 Parts 51.102 and 251. It is also being held in 

21 conformance with the State Administrative Procedure Act, 

22 under the State Government Article, beginning at 

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1 Section 10-101. 

2 Notice of this public heari ng appeared on the 

3 Ma r yland Department of the Environment's website on May 

4 9, 2013, and remained on the website to the date o f 

5 today's hea ring. 

6 Copies of each of the public hearing notices 

7 and the proposed Maryland State Implementation Plan for 

8 Clean Air Act Section 110(a) (2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

9 (N02) and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air 

10 Quality Standards will be part of the formal hearing 

11 record. 

12 Access to the proposed document was made 

13 available via the website o f the Maryland Department of 

14 the Environment. Hard copies were also available at the 

15 Maryland Department of the Environment. 

16 The purpose of this heari ng is to provide the 

17 public with an opportunity to formally comment on the 

18 proposed document. 

19 The Clean Air Act was passed in 1970 to 

20 protect public health and welfare. Congress amended the 

21 Act in 1990 to establish requirements for areas not 

22 meeting the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. 

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1 The Clean Air Act Amendments established a process for 

2 evaluating air quality in each region and i dentifying 

3 nonattainment areas according to the severity of its air 

4 pollution problem. 

5 The Clean Air Act sets health standards for 

6 six ambient pollutants: carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, 

7 nitrogen oxides, ozone, lead and particulate matter. 

8 The Environmental Protection Agency establishes rules 

9 and regulations to implement the Clean Air Act. 

10 The purpose of this document is to examine 

11 Maryland's State Implementation Plan and determine if 

12 all necessary implementation, maintenance, and 

13 enforcement measures for the revised N02 National 

14 Ambient Air Quality Standard are in place. Section 

15 110(a) (2) of the Clean Air Act provides a detailed 

16 listing of various requirements for state implementation 

17 plans regarding the National Ambient Air Quality 

18 Standards. In this SIP document, each subparagraph from 

19 (A) through (M) is detailed, with various provisions 

20 supporting the requirements. The MOE has verified its 

21 authority, through this document, to implement the 

22 NAAQS. 

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1 In addition, the purpose of this SIP document 

2 is to address the Clean Air Act Section 128 requirements 

3 for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state 

4 boards and agency heads, and disclosure of potential 

5 conflicts of interest. 

6 The attached State Implementation Plan 

7 addresses Maryland's obligations under Section 128 for 

8 all NAAQS and addresses Section 110(a) (2) of the Clean 

9 Air Act for the revised N02 National Ambient Air Quality 

10 Standard. 

11 The Department will consider all pertinent 

12 comments and revise the proposed plan, if necessary, 

13 before making a final decision to adopt the plan and 

14 submit it to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

15 for approval as a Maryland State Implementation Plan. 

16 Oral and written comments may be presented at 

17 this hearing. The 30-day public comment period that 

18 began on May 9, 2013 for receipt of all comments to the 

19 plan will close at 5:00 p.m. today. 

20 MS. SARROS: This public hearing for this 

21 particular state implementation plan for Clean Air 

22 Section 110(a) (2) for Nitrogen Dioxide and Section 128 

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1 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards is now 

2 closed. Also, at 5:00 p.m. today, the o f ficial comment 

3 period for this document of record will also close. 

4 (Whereupon, the hearing 

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1 CERTI FICATE 0 COURT REPORTER 

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3 I, Kathleen Vetter s, a Notary Publi c of the 

4 State of Maryland, Count y o f Balti more, do hereby 

5 cer tif y the foregoing pr oceedi ng was recorded verbati m 

6 by me and this transcri pt i s a true record of the 

7 p r oceedings. 

8 I f urther certif y that I am not of counse l to 

9 any of the pa r t i es, no r i n any way interested in the 

10 outcome o f t h i s action. 

11 As wi tness my hand and notarial seal this 

12 26th day of June, 2013. 

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15 KATHLEEN VETTERS, Court Reporter 

16 NOTARY PUBLIC 

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

AIR AND RADIATION MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRATION 

PUBLIC HEARING CONCERNING: 

Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide and 

Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

June 12, 2013 

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Ms. Molla Sarros 

Natural Resources Planner, Air and 

Radiation Management Administration 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

1800 W11shington Boulev11rd 

Baltimore, MD 21230 

STATE CLEARINGHOUSE REVIEW PROCESS 

State Application Identifier: MD201305 I 5-0311 

June 10, 2013 

Project Description: Maryland State Implementation Plans for Clean Air Act Section II O(a)(2): for Nitrogen Dioxide and 

Section 128 for All National Ambient Air Quality Standards, and for Lead (Pb) Addendum to SIP 12-09, Dated 

December 12, 20 12 

Project Location: Maryland 

Clearinghouse Contact: Nasrin Rahman 

Dear Ms. Sarros: 

Th11nk you for submitting your project for intergovernmental review. Participation in the Maryland Intergovernmental Review 

and Coordination (M I RC) process helps ensure project consistency with plans, programs, 11nd objectives of State agencies and 

local governments. 

Notice of your application is being provided to State and local public officials through the Jutergovemmeulal Monitor, which 

is a database of projects received by the State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance. This information may be 

viewed at http://planning.maryland.gov/emircpublic/. The project has been assigned a unique State Application Identifier that 

should be used on all documents and correspondence. 

A "Project Status ronn" has been enclosed and should be completed and returned after you receive notice that your project was 

approved or not approved. 

All MIRC requirements have been met in accordance with Code of Matyland Regulations (CO MAR 34.02.0 1.04-.06) and this 

concludes the review process for the above referenced project. If you need assistance or have questions, contact the State 

Clearinghouse staff noted above at 410-767-4490 or through e-mail at nrahman@mdp.state.md.us. Thank you for your 

cooperation with the MIRC process. 

Sincerely, 

~t.~~ Linda C. Janey, J.D., Assistant Secretary 

P.S. Great News!! Your project may be eligible to be "FastTracked" through the State permitting processes. For more 

information, go to: hllp:l/eas)'.lllarl'lmul. govlwordpressl[as/lrack/. 

LCJ:NR 

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13-0311 NM.NEW.cloc 

Martin O'Malley. Governor 

Anthony G. Brown, Lt. Governor 

Richard Eberhart Hall, AICP. Secretary 

Matthew J. Power, Deputy Secretary 

301 West Preston Street - Suite 1101 - Baltimore - Maryland - 21201 

Tel: 410.767.4500 - Toll Free: 1.877.767.6272 - TIYusers: Maryland Relay - Planning.Maryland.gov 
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

410-537-3000 • 1-800-633-6101• www.mde.state.md.us 

Martin O'Malley 

Governor 

Anthony G. Brown 

Lieutenant Governor 

May 9, 2013 

Linda C. Janey, J.D. 

Assistant Secretary for Clearinghouse and Communications 

Clearinghouse Review Unit . 

Maryland State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance 

Maryland Office of Planning 

301 West Preston Street 

Baltimore MD 21201 

Dear Ms. Janey: 

Robert M. Summers, Ph.D. 

Secretary 

I am enclosing a copy of the introductory sections of the following two draft Maryland State 

Implementation Plans (SIPs): 

1. Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 11 O(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide 

and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

2. Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Lead (Ph): 

Addendum to SIP 12-09, dated December 12, 2012 

The first SIP above addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2010, 

100 ppb 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (N02) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS). This SIP 

also addresses the requirements for all criteria pollutants' NAAQS in relation to state boards and 

agency heads, and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. 

The second SIP addresses implementation, maintenance, and enforcement measures for the 2008,0.15 

J..Lg/m3

, lead (Ph) NAAQS. This SIP is an addendum to SIP 12-09, dated December 12, 2012, which 

MDE submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

A public hear~ng on the draft documents will be held on Wednesday, June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. at the 

Maryland Department of the Environment, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-

First Floor Conference Room. Comments on the documents must be received by 5:00P.M. on June 

12, 2013. 

~ Recycled Paper www. mde.state.md.us TIY Users 1-800-735-2258 

Via Maryland Relay Service 
Linda C. Janey 

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The hearing will be held as required by federal law (Clean Air Act at 42 U.S.C. 7410 (a) and 40 CFR 

51.1 02). If you have any questions or comments on these documents, please feel free to call me at 

(410) 537-3240. 

Enclosures 

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Sincerely, 

~~~ Molla Sarros, Natural Resources Planner 

Air Quality Planning Program 

Air and Radiation Management Administration 

www.mde.state.md.us TTY Users 1-800-735-2258 

Via Maryland Relay Service 
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Martin O'Malley 

Governor 

Anthony Brown 

Lt. Governor 

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

410-537-3000. 1-800-633-6101 

Roben M. Summers, Ph.D. 

Secretary 

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Maryland State Implementation Plan 

For Clean Air Act Section 11 O(a)(2) for Lead (Pb) 

Addendum to SIP 12-09, dated December 12, 2012 

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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

May 6, 2013 

Prepared by: 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Background ____________________________________________________________ __ 

Maryland's Plan Elements _________________________ _ 

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

MDE 410-537-3000 • 1-800-633-6101• www.mde.state.md.us 

Martin O'Malley 

Governor 

Robert M. Summers, Ph.D. 

Anthony G. Brown 

Lieutenant Governor 

MARYLAND CLEAN AIR ACT SECTION UO(a)(l) 

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Background ,. 

Secretary 

A State Implementation Plan (SIP) is a plan for eac~, tate that identifies how that s~te will attain 

and maintain the primary and secondary NationalAm.J)ient Air ~ality Standards (NAAQS). 

The SIP contains regulations, source-specific requirenteptJt. n0J}-reg~latory items such as plans 

and inventories, and other types of submittals designed to ~lfy requirements promulgated by 

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agenc.x (EPA). The initif,.SJf.s for states were approved on 

May 31, 1972. SIPs may be revised by the ~ with EPA approj.l:l. The federally enforceable 

SIP for the State of Maryland is compiled ubder-~0 CFR Part 52 S~ part V. ... ,_ k,l: ? 

Section 11 O(a) of the federal Clean Air Act uires that e&!h S!p' provide for the 

implementation, maintenance ·apd enforcement or'the NAAgB~ This section also requires that 

within three years of the {romulgation of a NAAQS, a state must adopt and submit such a plan to 

EPA. These "infr~tnip~e SIPsuwvide assuran s of state resources and authorities, and 

where necessary establisli the basic state programs, ~ implement, maintain, and enforce new or 

revised standards. This ctP9~t ~ ~ Y<hefe the §110(a)(2)(J) "Public Notification" and 

§ 11 0( a)(2)(M) requ irements for .'fhe 2008. reviSe(i'lead NAAQS are addressed in Maryland's 

current ~ or pendin~~ revisio~ 

"' ... ;, ~z * ~ ·--· ~~ Not~ that tlii$ document is a.( dend · to Maryland's Lead (Pb) Infrastructure SIP, SIP 

Number 12-09,.dated Decemti'C:t 12,2 12, submitted to EPA on January 3, 2013. 

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This certificatio~ iiddresses i/ary/and's obligations under § § 11 0( a){2) of the Clean Air Act for 

the following Natio/wt A"fhienl Air Quality Standards: 

Lead: A revised NAAQS for lead was promulgated by EPA on October 15, 2008. This 

rule establishes a primary ambient air quality standard of0.1 5 J!g/m3 on a rolling three· 

month average basis and a secondary standard equal to the primary standard. 

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MDE 

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Martin O'Molley 

Governor 

Anthony Brown 

Lt. Governor 

MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

410-537-3000. 1-800-633-6101 

• R.obert M. Summers, Ph.D. 

· Secretary 

Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act 

Section 11 0( a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide and Section 128 

for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

Prepared for: 

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 

May 6, 2013 

Prepared by: 

Maryland Department of the Environment 

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Background __________________________________________ ~~--------------1 

Maryland's Plan Elements 2 

§ IIO(a)(l)(A), Emission limit! and other control measures: ____ ~ ..... ·:_r_.;.o.,.---------l 

§ 110(a)(2)(B), Ambient air quality monitoring/data system: 3 . ' . § 11 O(a)(2)(C), Program for enforcement of emission limitationi'il!ld other contro~ easures, and 

schedules for compliance .. · ?..: , 5 

§ 110(a)(2)(D}(i), lntentate transport: --------~n-::..r-r----_;:;T-:---------¥:r=;-~--- 7 

(D) (ii): 126 and liS Plans / ' ; ~ • 'f'i'H 10 

§ 110(a)(2)(E), Adequate resources, state boards, and autb~~~ §t lS: State Boards: t? 11 

(E) (i) Adequate resources (legaJ, personnel and funding) .. ~ II 

(E) (ii) Boards -.,. ~ . 14 

(E) (iii) Reliance on local units of government <. l:L. ' ' " 23 •,Y,;: ,tt ' 

§ 110(a)(2)(F), Stationary source monitoring systea;J• . t.t<~ _..r- 23 

(F)(i): Stationary Source Monitoring Equipment f. ...r••11 ~ r 23 

(F}(ii): Stationary Source Monitoring Reports ~. ~ 23 

(F}(iii): Reports, State Role, and Public Notification ' 25 ., .... 4 ~ • Jll .. 

§ IIO(a)(l)(G), Emergency iVe ,k' ,.. / 25 • _..I '1 

§ 110(a)(2)(H), FutureS~ revisions: .. • '~ 26 II • .J7 f.. • I .--..... , 

§ 110(a)(l)(J), Consultatlo!I,,Public aq flcation, PSD al! visibility: '1.7 

(J) Consultation , • ' . , , , . ,- # 27 

(J) Public not fir-qti~ ':O:t~11,;t( • "•51• ~ ~ •A 28 

(J) PSD and visibili~ ~~~ion <";i"' 29 

§ 110(a)<l)(K), Air quait~deli~g/ ata: 31 ~·, ·~? ·~· § 110(a)(l)(L), Permitting f~:' 3l 

"· § 11 O(a)(2~, Consultation/participation by local entities: 32 
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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

• 1800 Washington Boulevard • Baltimore MD 21230 

MDE 410-537-3000 • 1-800-633-6101• www.mde.state.md.us m=r=• 

Martin O'Malley 

Governor 

Robert M. Summers, Ph.D. 

. Anthony G. Brown , '(, .. . ~ ' Lieutenant Governor L/ · ~ ~ 

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MARYLAND CLEAN AIR ACT SECTIONS,l j O.(a)(2);1ffl> 128 

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,. -... . A State Implementation Plan (SIP) is a plan for each state-that id.~!)ijr~s how that sta ~ will attain 

and maintain the primary and secondary National Ambien; AirQualitY Standards (Ni\AQS). 

The SIP contains regulations, source-specific requirements, no, ·regulatory items such as plans 

and inventories, and other types ofsub ~s designed to satisty ~uirements promulgated by 

the U.S. Environmental Protection Agenct(ER-A). The initial SIP~ for sta.tes were approved on 

May 31, 1972. SIPs may be revised by the ta~ w·th EPA approval. ~I" federally enforceable 

SIP for the State of Maryland is compiled untler 40 CFR"Part 52 Sub_part V. . • ~ s ... Section 110(a) ofthe fedeta' C1~ Air Act requiteS that each SIP provide for the 

implementation, maintehat. aild ~nforcement of the NAAQS. This section also requires that 

within three years 9fihe promul~ai on of a NAAQS, a state must adopt and submit such a plan to 

EPA. These "infrastru~ SIPs~ provide assuranC'es of state resources and authorities, and 

where necessary establish the basic,State.yrograms, to implement, maintain, and enforce new or 

revised SU\D~!fds .. , This docagr(e.1i' ~min~~)Y)1 re the §1 10(a)(2) requirements for the 2010 

revise )'l(h N~9~ addres ~ in Maryland's current SIP or pending SIP revisions. I' :..f I '11_,.• 

Thi§"fu/Jmitta/ addresst s'MQ_ry/and'S obligations under §I 28/or all NAAQS and addresses 

§I IO(a)(,2 of the Clean Ail' Act specifically for the following standard: .. • , I 

On January 2i, 2010, EPA substantially strengthened the health-based National 

Ambie~t Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) for nitrogen dioxide (N02) 1

• To supplement 

the existing annual standard, EPA set a new 1-hour N02 standard at the level of I 00 parts 

per billion (ppi», based on the 3-year average of the 98th percentile of the yearly 

distribution Qf 1-hour daily maximum concentrations. High levels ofN02 contribute to 

respiratory problems in sensitive individuals. Also, on January 22, 2010, EPA proposed 

revisions to the N02 monitoring requirements pertaining to where state and local 

monitoring agencies would be required to conduct N02 monitoring. This final rule 

1 See "Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standards for Nitrogen Dioxide," Final Rule, 75 FR 6473, 9 February 

2010, and 40 CFR Parts 50 and 58 

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became effective on Aprill2, 2010. (See 

http://www .epa.gov/ttn/naags/standards/nox/fr/20 I 00209 .pdf.) 

Maryland's Plan Elements 

The following sections indicate the statutes, regulations, plans and other elements used in 

the Maryland State Implementation Plan to meet the required elements of 

§§llO(a)(:Z)(AHM) ofthe Clean Air Ad (CAA).1 Note that Marylilnd)s !Submittal for 

§llO(a)(:Z)(E)(ii) of the CAA also addresses §128 of the CAA. ,:.' 

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Clean Air Act§ 110(a)(2)(A) ~ ·.-: .. ,,'9 . . . ... ~ + ~ .... 

§ JJO(a)(2)(A), Emission limits and other control measures:· Requires SIPs· tl1Jhclude 

enforceable emission limitations and other control measures, means, or technique: lippluding 

economic incentives such as fees, marketable permlta,._Wrd auctidns of emissions riglit.t ,-al well 

as schedules and timetables or com fiance. ..r ' _'fj • "' " 

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26.11.01 

26.11.02 

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• Maryland's enforceable emission limitations ari~other control measures, under the 

Code of Maryland Regula~ion$ (COMAR) and A: ~ted Code of Maryland, 

which hav~ been approved B(P!i't~fMaryland's IY. ~nd 40 CFR 5~.1070(c), 

are shown m the table below. Notetllaube control measures below, ctted as EPAapproved, are limited to the nt srPz:ijppro ed porti6'ns of COMAR and the 

Annotated Co e of Maryland. ,

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Administrative provisions 

2 This SIP revisffn'tocs not inclule the following two elements ofClean Air Act§ IIO(a)(2): section IIO(a)(2)(C) 

"to the extent it refers':~j\!rnUtprograms (known as 'nonattainment new source review') under part D and ... 

section I IO(a)(2)(1) in Jts,~tirety " See U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, "Guidance on Infrastructure State 

Implementation Plan (SIPJ Elements Required Under Sections IIO(a)(l) and 1IO(a)(2) for the 2008 Lead (Pb) 

National Ambient Air QUality Standards (NAAQS)," Memorandum from Stephen D. Page, Office of Air Quality 

Planning and Standards (Washington, DC: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, October 14, 2011) 2. 3 Maryland's permit fee requirements under COMAR 26.11.02 Regulations .16-.19 are not part of Maryland's SIP. 

4 On February II, 2013, 78 Fed. Reg. 9593 and 78 Fed. Reg. 9650, EPA issued a direct final rule and proposed rule, 

respectively, approving Maryland SIP revisions to COMAR 26.1 1.04. As of the close of the comment period on 

March 13, 20 I 3, EPA had not received any adverse comments on the proposed/direct final rule; as a result, the 

direct final rule will be effective on April 12, 2013 without further notice. Note that in these changes to Maryland's 

regulations, the NAAQS are being incorporated by reference prospectively in order for Maryland's ambient air 

quality standards to be identical to the federal standards at all times. 

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Molla Sarros - State Implementation Plans for Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 

Date: 

Subject: 

CC: 

Attachments: 

Dear Ms. Janey: 

Malia Sarros 

clearinghouse@mdp.state.md.us 

5/9/2013 4:05 PM 

State Implementation Plans for Clean Air Act Sec. 110 & 128 

Thunell, Roger 

Clearinghouse_ltr_N02&AII_andPb.pdf, Pb_l10a2_Draft_SIPintro_6mayl3.pdf; 

N02_110_and_AII_NAAQS_l28SIP _Intro_6may13.pdf 

Attached for your information is a copy of Maryland Department of the Environment's letter to you regarding the following two 

draft Maryland State Implementation Plans: 

1. Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen Dioxide and Section 128 for all 

National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

2. Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section ll0(a)(2) for Lead (Pb): Addendum to SIP 12-09, dated 

December 12, 2012 

A public hearing regarding these plans will be held on June 12, 2013 at 2:00P.M. 

Also attached are the introductory sections of each plan. Each full plan may be viewed at the website link below: 

http://www.mde.state.md.us/programs/Air/AirQualityPianning/Pages/programs/airorograms/air planning/index.aspx 

n provide further information, please contact me at 410-537-3240. 

Sincerely, 

Malia Sarros 

Malia K. Sarros, MPH, RS 

Natural Resources Planner 

Maryland Dept. of the Environment (MDE) 

Air and Radiation Management Administration 

Air Quality Planning Program . 

1800 Washington Blvd., Suite 730 

Baltimore MD 21230-1720 

410-537-4180 FAX -4223 

1-800-633-6101 

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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT 

RESPONSE TO COMMENTS 

Received at the 

PUBLIC HEARING and in SUBMISSIONS 

Hearing held on June 12, 2013 in Baltimore, Maryland 

in relation to

Maryland State Implementation Plan for Clean Air Act Section 110(a)(2) for Nitrogen 

Dioxide and Section 128 for all National Ambient Air Quality Standards 

Dates and Locations: A public hearing was held on June 12, 2013 at MDE

Headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, in Baltimore, Maryland. 

The Hearing and Comment Period: The public hearing allowed public comment on a 

document prepared for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency pertaining to the state 

implementation plan (SIP) above. This SIP addresses (1) infrastructure measures for the 

2010, 1-hour nitrogen dioxide (NO2) National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS); 

and (2) the requirements for all criteria pollutants’ NAAQS in relation to state boards and 

agency heads and disclosure of potential conflicts of interest. This SIP was released for 

public comment and review on May 9, 2013. Prior to the hearing, the public was urged 

to express their concerns via the standard U.S. Postal Service mail, by fax, or by email 

submission. 

Statement: At the hearing, Molla Sarros served as the hearing officer. No one showed 

up for the hearing, so the hearing statement of Randall Carroll, Natural Resources 

Planner representing the Air Quality Planning Program of the Air and Radiation 

Management Administration, was submitted into the hearing record. 

Comments and Responses: No comments were received at the hearing, and no 

comments at all were received during the comment period.