MDEnvironment

Volume IV, No. 2 Maryland Department of the Environment June 2000

State, city Spill teams unveil new begin long lead awareness term cleanup The Unified Command for the Swanson campaign Creek Marsh Oil Spill announces that the initial emergency cleanup of the spill near In just a few days Maryland will begin Potomac Electric Power Company’s its 13th Annual Lead Poisoning Prevention (PEPCO) Chalk Point Generating Station Week. [Look for details on Pages 6 and in Southern Maryland is complete and ef- 7.] But as a precursor to that, on May 12 forts are now focused on long-term resto- Gov. Parris N. Glendening and Baltimore ration. The Patuxent River is open to rec- City Mayor Martin O’Malley unveiled a reation, boating, fishing, crabbing and shell new education and awareness campaign fishing activities. Several hundred work- aimed at lead poisoning prevention. The PHOTO BY DICK TOMLINSON-GOV.’S PRESS OFFICE ers are continuing to clean up and restore “Runs Better Unleaded” campaign literally Above Gov. Parris N. Glendening, third from right, Baltimore City Mayor Mar- oil-damaged properties and other affected got rolling on the streets of Baltimore that tin O’Malley and EPA Regional Administrator Brad Campbell, right, applaud one areas along the Patuxent River. day with placards in neighborhoods tar- of the new “Protect Your Child from Lead Poisoning” bus placards, part of new The Environmental Protection Agency’s geted for lead paint abatement activity. awareness campaign. (EPA) On-Scene Coordinator Colby The “Runs Better Unleaded” and “Pro- traveling routes in and around the city will The U.S. Environmental Protection Stanton, who has been in charge of direct- tect Your Child from Lead” poster cam- display the campaign’s signage in their Agency (EPA) developed and financed the ing phase one cleanup, said, “This effort paigns stress the importance of lead poi- interiors, while 75 more will sport the new posters, which have been adapted for use is similar to putting out a house fire. The soning prevention and the need to make placards on the exterior rear panel of the in Maryland by the city, coalition and state fire is out now, but work to repair the struc- parents aware of the potential child health vehicle. Thirty light rail cars will also dis- agencies. ture continues. The restoration efforts, problems caused by ingestion of lead paint play the educational signs in their interi- The state will piggy-back on the poster which are more like rebuilding the dam- chips and dust. ors. campaign effort by extending it statewide aged property after a fire, will last even “Lead paint poisoning is preventable,” The colorful, bright posters center on the next month, through the Maryland Depart- longer.” Governor Glendening said, “and the most key elements of the health hazard: a tod- ment of the Environment’s (MDE) Lead The EPA will continue to be in charge effective weapon in our war is increased dler and damaged lead paint. The signs also Poisoning Prevention Week programs, during phase two cleanup of the project. education and awareness. Working to- include the Coalition to End Childhood June 5-12. The new On-Scene Coordinator, Debbie gether, the city and state are sponsoring a Lead Poisoning’s toll free telephone num- “Through grants and regional meetings Carlson, is expected to remain on-site on a joint poster campaign to raise parents’ ber, (800) 370-LEAD, and its website: the department’s lead prevention unit full time basis for at least six more weeks awareness of this issue throughout Balti- www.leadsafe.org works with local health departments, com- according to EPA officials. more. These posters on our busses and In addition, the lead prevention message munity organizations and health care pro- In signaling the end of the emergency, trains will send a powerful message to our will be spread on billboards in the city as viders throughout the year to promote lead the Unified Command, which includes the 370,000 daily transit passengers: ‘You can well as in Baltimore movie theaters as part poisoning awareness,” said MDE Secre- U.S. EPA, the Maryland Department of the - and must - prevent the devastating effects of previews before feature presentations. tary Jane T. Nishida. “But in June of each Environment and PEPCO, ensures that all of lead poisoning.” The “Runs Better Unleaded” campaign year, we place special emphasis on this normal permitting processes and legal pro- With help from the Maryland Transit will also show up in doctor’s offices and highly preventable environmental threat tections of the environment are applied to Administration (MTA), 570 MTA busses grocery store displays. See LEAD, Page 9 See OIL, Page 4 In this Town moves toward fluoridation--Page 2 edition... School, activist win Tawes awards--Page 3 Visit MDE’s website at: How lead literate are you?--Page 6 http://www.mde.state.md.us Page 2-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000 MDEnvironment Fluoridation of public water is beneficial By Terry Ugiansky treatment must be designed by licensed review of fluoridation cases 13 times, cit- Several of Maryland’s municipalities professional engineers and reviewed and ing that no substantial federal or constitu- June 2000 have contemplated the use of fluoride in permitted by the Maryland Department of tional questions were involved.” their drinking water recently. After much the Environment (MDE). Operators are Because approximately 50 percent of MDEnvironment is a monthly debate, Frostburg’s City Council decided required to be licensed which requires ex- tooth decay in children from low-income newspaper published by the Mary- not to fluoridate the city’s water supply. perience and training. In addition, the con- families is not treated, it is especially criti- land Department of the Environ- On the other hand, Cumberland’s citizens centration of adjusted and natural fluoride cal that tooth decay be prevented in low- ment. Information contained have recently voted with an overwhelm- in Maryland’s public water supplies is con- income communities. The lifetime cost of within this publication is not in- ing margin of 61 percent to 39 percent in tinually monitored and analyzed by MDE. receiving fluoridated water from a com- tended to fulfill any legal or regu- favor of repealing the section of the city’s State regulations require that chemicals munity water system is typically less than latory community information re- charter that prohibits the use of fluoride in used in the water treatment process be cer- the cost of one dental filling. quirement. their water supply. The balloting clears tified by an independent agency as meet- MDE and Maryland’s Department of Parris N. Glendening, Governor the way for the city to begin fluoridation ing standards established by the National Health and Mental Hygiene (DHMH) sup- Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, of its water supply. Sanitation Foundation (NSF). It is a part port water fluoridation as a cost-effective Lieutenant Governor Although misconceptions exist, fluori- of MDE’s drinking water inspection pro- means of improving the oral health of chil- Jane T. Nishida, dation provides substantial health benefits gram to ensure that water utilities use only dren and adults over a lifetime. As a pro- Secretary of Environment Arthur Ray, Deputy Secretary and has been in use in Maryland’s largest NSF-certified fluoride compounds. A moter of fluoridation, DHMH’s Office of Bob Hoyt, Assistant Secretary drinking water systems for years. major part of the NSF standards certifica- Oral Health offers limited funding to off- Susan E. Woods, Water fluoridation has received the en- tion program is to ensure that water treat- set some of the costs associated with initi- Director of Communications dorsement of virtually every reputable ment chemicals do not result in the intro- ating fluoridation at public drinking water Richard J. McIntire, Managing Editor health organization in the United States and duction of contaminants at levels of pub- systems. Editorial Board Members in many countries. The Surgeon General lic health concern. In addition to the regu- For further information, call MDE’s Tim Ford, Director of the United States, the American Medi- lations and inspections identified above, Water Supply Program (410) 631-3702 or Environmental Permits Service Center Bob Maddox, Public Participation Coordina- cal Association, the American Dental As- MDE’s on-going chemical monitoring of try the American Dental Association tor, Air & Radiation Management sociation, the American Academy of Al- water supplies further ensures that quality website at: www.ada.org, which has an Visty Dalal, Division Chief, Technical & lergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the standards are met. exhaustive amount of information on fluo- Regulatory Services Administration American Public Health Association, the The constitutionality of water fluorida- ridation including answers to commonly Theresa Capobianco, Outreach Coordinator, U.S. Public Health Service, the American tion has been challenged and upheld. Ac- asked questions and references. CDC’s Water Management Administration Water Works Association, and World cording to the American Dental Associa- website, www.cdc.gov, is another good Joe Herb, Graphic Artist, Technical & Health Organization all support water fluo- tion, “the U.S. Supreme Court has denied source of information. Regulatory Services Administration Don Mauldin, Administrative Specialist, ridation. Waste Management Administration The U.S. Centers for Disease Control Region’s water conditions Barbara Rodgers, Division Chief, and Prevention (CDC) recently listed fluo- Administrative & Employee Services ridation of drinking water as one of the ten Pat Coll, Management Associate, greatest health achievements of the last continue to improve in April Administrative & Employee Services century. Over the past 50 years, fluoride has caused a drastic reduction in dental Substantially above-normal precipita- continued to remain in the normal range Contributing Writers: tion in April resulted in generally high for the month of April. Streamflows on Bob Maddox, ARMA Barbara Conrad, WAS decay. A study conducted by the Univer- ground-water levels and full reservoirs the Eastern Shore in April were generally Terry Ugiansky, WMA sity of Maryland in 1995 found a 50 per- Joane Mueller, TARSA John Mitchell, OS cent higher tooth decay rate in non-fluori- in the Maryland-Delaware-D.C. region, lower than those measured in March, but Cindy Thompson, WAS dated areas in comparison with fluoridated according to hydrologists at the U.S. were, nevertheless, above normal for this Fran Stierstorfer, WAS areas. It also found that nearly 65 percent Geological Survey (USGS) in Balti- time of year. Throughout the rest of the of Western Maryland children have had more, Maryland. Ground-water levels at bi-state area, increased streamflow in lo- For the Record Section tooth decay, representing the highest tooth the end of April increased throughout cal streams resulted in flows in the nor- Meetings and Hearings Calendar most of the area and are mal to above–normal range Joane Mueller, Production Coord. decay rate in the state. Adults, who re- in either the normal or for April. Streamflow at the Contributors: ceive the optimum level of fluoride, also receive dental benefits. Remineralization above-normal range ‘The average Potomac River near Wash- of enamel, caused by frequent exposure to throughout the entire ington, D.C., for April av- Gail Castleman, WAS Ta-shon Yu, WMA bi-state area. Monthly streamflow into eraged 10.7 billion gallons Lorrie Del Pizzo, TARSA Jim Metz, WAS small amounts of fluoride, can halt or even Bob Maddox, ARMA reverse tooth decay. In addition, fluoride updates of ground-wa- the Chesapeake per day, which is about 103 Sheila Franklin, WMA can prevent root decay, which is present ter conditions for 32 Bay during April percent of normal for April. Rick Trickett,WMA Jeanette Wolfe, ARMA in more than 55 percent of older people. key observation wells 2000 was 96.3 As the nation’s largest Melody Thrower, WMA Finally, fluoride prevents oral disease, located throughout water, earth and biological which has been associated with a number Maryland and Delaware billion gallons per science, and civilian map- of health problems including cardiovascu- may be found at http:// day, which is 3 ping agency, the USGS Enforcement & Compliance Notes lar disease and diabetes. md.water.usgs.gov/ percent above the works in cooperation with Bernard Penner, Office of the Secretary Nationwide, approximately 70 percent groundwater/. Water long-term more than 2,000 organiza- Contributors: of large drinking water systems provide storage in the Baltimore tions across the country to Angelo Bianca, ARMA fluoridation. This year’s CDC goal is to reservoir system in- average...’ provide reliable, impartial Frank Courtright, ARMA creased by 20 billion scientific information to re- Frank Whitehead, ARMA have 75 percent of the U.S. population Regina Rochez, WAS served by community water systems, pro- gallons since the end of source managers, planners, Jack Bowen,WMA vided with optimally-fluorinated water. January to 80.7 billion gallons near the and other customers. This information is Maryland exceeds that goal. end of April, which is 100 percent of gathered in every state by USGS scien- Send comments or inquiries to: Community water fluoridation is consid- average and 12 percent above last year at tists to minimize the loss of life and MDEnvironment this time. property from natural disasters, contrib- Richard J. McIntire, Managing Editor ered a safe and effective public health The average streamflow into the Chesa- ute to the sound conservation and the 2500 Broening Highway measure. The National Cancer Institute has Baltimore MD 21224 stated, “optimal fluoridation of the drink- peake Bay during April 2000 was 96.3 bil- economic and physical development of [email protected] ing water does not pose a detectable risk lion gallons per day, which is 3 percent the nation’s natural resources, and en- (410) 631-3012 to humans as evidenced by extensive hu- above the long-term average for April. In hance the quality of life by monitoring man epidemiological data.” In Maryland, western Maryland and on the upper water, biological, energy, and mineral Potomac River, streamflow decreased but resources. Thursday, June 1, 2000-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 3

PHOTOS BY RICHARD MCINTIRE MDE Secretary Jane T. Nishida, left, and Maryland Petroleum Council Executive MDE Secretary Jane T. Nishida, left, and Maryland Petroleum Council Executive Director Drew Cobbs, right, congratulate members of the Herring Run Watershed Director Drew Cobbs, right, congratulate Vienna Elementary School representa- Association, who accepted the Tawes Award on behalf of the group’s founder Lynn tives Debbie Humphreys, second from right, and Phyllis Murphy. Kramer. Vienna Elementary, watershed activist earn 24th Tawes Awards An Eastern Shore elementary school and people who are so committed to making cling. County Women’s Club, who opened their the founder of a Baltimore watershed as- sure that Maryland’s land, water and air Lynn Kramer, a resident of the “Re-Use Barn” in 1997. The club’s “Re- sociation took top honors in the 24th an- are healthy. Your stewardship and contri- Lauraville neighborhood of the city, has Use Barn,” located along Renner Road in nual Tawes Awards for a Clean Environ- butions are valued,” MDE Secretary Jane been a leading force in cleaning Waldorf, is a drop-off point for all sorts of ment, presented May 17 in the Blue Heron T. Nishida told the awardees. Baltimore’s most scenic bodies of water. re-useable goods. The club then sells the Center at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis. Through its 13-year old “Just Say No” Since 1992, she has championed land stew- re-useable items, like bikes, glassware, and Vienna Elementary School and Lynn to Drugs Club, Vienna Elementary School ardship, stream cleanings, tree plantings furniture, which helps reduce the county’s Kramer, founder of Baltimore City’s Her- teaches students environmental education, and raising environmental awareness of waste stream and saves space in the local ring Run Watershed Association, won in stewardship of the land and Chesapeake school children as well as adults. She has landfill. Funds generated from the sale of the youth and adult categories respectively. Bay enhancement projects as alternatives been described as a “spark plug” for oth- the items are returned to the community The Tawes Award, a unique environ- to drug use. For example, students created ers to emulate in the drive to protect and via club service projects and scholarships. mental recognition program, is sponsored a six-acre schoolyard ecology study area. restore our natural resources. Tawes Award nominees were named for by the Maryland Department of the Envi- The club also maintains a large composting “This by far is the highest honor,” their community clean up, school ecology ronment (MDE) and the Maryland Petro- area, has built bird nesting boxes and been Kramer said. “It makes me feel so great. or beautification projects, recycling, pol- leum Council (MPC) in the name of late recognized for their tree planting efforts. Not only am I cleaning the environment, lution prevention, waste reduction, haz- Maryland governor J. Millard Tawes, who On hand to accept the award were teach- this has developed into an area where a ardous materials control or other inno- was also the state’s first secretary of the ers Debbie Humphreys and Phyllis community of people are living together vative environmental ideas or work. Department of Natural Resources. The Murphy. in harmony with the environment and each A panel of judges chooses Tawes Award award is open to any individual, civic, com- The Runner-up in the youth category other, working for the greater good. People winners and runners-up. munity, or non-profit entity that has dem- was the Harbour School in Annapolis, a are now thinking holistically about the Last year’s winners included the Build- onstrated outstanding efforts to enhance designated Governor’s “Green School” stream and their connection to it, where ers’ Club of North East Middle School and Maryland’s environment over a period of awardee. Students of the non-public spe- before the association came along they may the Nanticoke Watershed Alliance. time or with a single project. cial education facility help clean Sandy not have. I am proud to have helped that For more information on the Tawes “While reviewing the entries for this Point State Park and Lake Claire in Anne develop.” Award for a Clean Environment, please year’s Tawes Award, I was struck by the Arundel County, monitor the school’s elec- The Runner-up in the adult category was call (410) 269-1850 or MDE’s Office of continuing interest and work of so many tric use, conservation of water and recy- the conservation department of the Charles Communications at (410) 631-3012. New car gives worker ‘Insight’ By Bob Maddox One Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) employee has taken her work in the agency into her personal life by purchasing a model year 2000 Honda Insight. Mary Jane Rutkowski works in MDE’s Inspection and Maintenance Division of the Mobile Sources Control Program. The program, which is part of the Air and Radiation Management Administration, promotes clean air quality through its work with alterna- tive and clean fuels, alternative-fuel vehicles, and vehicle inspection and maintenance programs. The Honda Insight Rutkowski purchased is a gasoline-electric hybrid car known in the automotive and environmental arenas as a ULEV, or ultra-low emissions vehicle. Honda advertises the Insight as getting 61 miles per gallon (mpg) in city driving and 70 mpg on PHOTO BY BOB MADDOX highways. With the recent rises in the price of gasoline, the Insight’s mileage efficiency Mary Jane Rutkowski waves from her new Insight, a gas-electric hybrid vehicle. alone would seem like incentive enough to consider buying a ULEV. Mary Jane, how- ever, considered other important factors when she chose the Insight. closer to technology that doesn’t pollute our air.” “The cost of fuel is one thing I considered when I chose the Insight,” Rutkowski So what makes the Insight so unique? The Insight is a gasoline-electric hybrid that explained, “but I love new technology. It takes us closer to a pure electric engine and See CAR, Page 15 Page 4-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000

Above, Chesapeake Wildlife Sanctuary volunteers, the media, PEPCO and MDE MDE PHOTOS staff release rehabilitated waterfowl back into the Patuxent River. Cleanup crews above wait to load more bags of absorbent material soaked with oil onto trucks for proper disposal.

OIL Continued from Page 1 further actions in response to the spill. On April 7, an oil leak occurred in an boomed areas can be directed to Coast ational users should contact the Maryland The long-term cleanup effort will be care- underground pipeline near PEPCO’s Chalk Guard Activities Baltimore Port Safety Natural Resources Police at (301) 888- fully monitored by state and federal agen- Point Generating Station. That night, and Security at (410) 576-2693. Recre- 1601. cies to ensure that response activities do PEPCO placed booms in the water that not cause greater damage than the oil it- contained the oil in Swanson Creek, where self. Environmental assessment teams will the leak occurred. On the night of April 8, Agency provides records to determine what methods are most appro- a storm with winds up to 50 miles per hour priate for each area. In some environmen- blew oil over the containment booms into public via information act tally sensitive areas, manual recovery the river. The cause of the leak remains methods, such as excavation, may be more under investigation by the National Trans- By Joane Mueller tabase tracking system was built to speci- damaging to the environment than allow- portation Safety Board. Maryland’s Public Information Act fications of the workgroup. ing nature to remove the oil through natu- Advisories (PIA), enacted in 1970, grants the public a A few of the advantages of the new da- broad right of access to public records tabase include linking all administrations, ral processes such as evaporation and The Maryland Department of the Envi- while protecting legitimate governmental tracking time requirements, integration bioremediation. Cleanup crews will work ronment (MDE), in cooperation with the interests and the privacy rights of indi- with the Environmental Permits Service to aid these natural processes. Maryland Department of Health and Men- vidual citizens. The PIA covers public Center database, and uniformity of process. Alan Williams, Program Manager of tal Hygiene, the Maryland Department of agencies and officials in Maryland and in- The new database more than cut in half Field Operations for the Maryland Depart- Natural Resources and local health depart- cludes all branches of state government the time necessary to register each request, ment of the Environment said, “We are ments received the results of laboratory (legislative, judicial, and executive). The allowing more time to be spent on accu- pleased with the extensive, collaborative analyses of fish, crab and shellfish samples PIA is similar in purpose to the federal rate file searches and timely responses. effort to return the waters of the Patuxent taken from the Patuxent River following the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). Another element of the database was the River to their natural state of beauty, how- spill. Samples from the affected area and sur- Maryland’s Department of the Environ- addition of the PIA homepage on MDE’s ever we still have a lot more to do.” rounding waters were analyzed for sub- ment (MDE) receives thousands of re- website (www.mde.state.md.us.), which “We are extremely pleased that the stances that might indicate exposure to pe- quests each year from citizens, special in- allows MDE to accept PIA requests elec- cleanup has reached this point and that the troleum. Test results were similar to fish terest groups, environmental consultants, tronically. The electronic requests are in- river is on its way to recovery,” said Billy from other areas of the Chesapeake Bay that engineers, attorneys and students. Over the tegrated with the database automatically. Moore, PEPCO’s Manager of Natural Re- have not been affected by the oil spill. The last several years, MDE has witnessed a The workgroup also identified areas for sources Management. “While tremendous agencies are confident that fish, crabs and rapid and dramatic increase in the number regulation changes, solicited and received progress has been made, we want to as- shellfish harvested from the Patuxent River of PIA requests. Between 1996 and 1997 input from its stakeholders, updated the sure our neighbors in Southern Maryland are safe to eat. It should be noted that com- MDE experienced a 59 percent increase in regulations and held a public hearing. The that PEPCO will continue to commit mon sense and individual judgment should the number of requests. It is anticipated that regulations were ultimately adopted and people and resources to the long-term always be exercised in determining whether, MDE will handle approximately 4,600 PIA became effective on October 4, 1999. The cleanup of areas affected by this spill.” crabs, fish or any other food source is safe requests this year alone. highlights include a uniform fee schedule In another sign of progress, the Chesa- to eat. Recognizing the growth of the PIA for search time, the increase to a 30 cents peake Wildlife Sanctuary recently released The Patuxent River is open to normal rec- function and reinforcing the department’s per page photocopy charge (the first in- 32 waterfowl back into the environment. reational, fishing, crabbing and shell fish- commitment to providing as much infor- crease since 1992), and the conditions by The waterfowl were oiled after the spill and ing vessel traffic. While some small areas mation as possible to the public, MDE Sec- which this agency may aggregate similar have since been rehabilitated. remain boomed, Swanson Creek is the only retary Jane T. Nishida established the PIA requests. “The Patuxent River area has been suf- creek that remains entirely boomed off. A Workgroup, comprised of representatives The final, and perhaps most important, ficiently cleaned to safely release animals, Marine Information Broadcast (MIB) is in from all key MDE administrations. objective of the workgroup was to provide and the birds who were released are doing effect. The MIB is a U.S. Coast Guard-is- The primary goal of the workgroup was training to all MDE employees. To date, well. They appear very happy to be back sued radio broadcast that announces the tran- to improve customer service. The first step approximately 700 of the approximately home,” said Dianne Pearce of the Chesa- sit conditions of the river. Commercial and was to re-engineer a new process that 1,000 employees have successfully com- peake Wildlife Sanctuary. recreational craft are not to cross the remain- would ensure consistency agency-wide. pleted the mandatory two-hour training To date, more than 45,000 gallons of oil ing boomed areas. In addition, vessels are The group has worked diligently over the session. The presentation provides em- and more than 3 million pounds of solid asked to keep the wake down where booms last two years reviewing the existing pro- ployees with an overview of the group’s waste and other oil-soaked materials have or cleanup crews are present. Inquiries from cesses and documenting requirements for been collected. commercial vessels requiring transit into a multi-media tracking system. A new da- See PIA, Page 11 Thursday, June 1, 2000-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 5 Lead poisoning: Enforcement & Compliance Notes still a threat (NAPSI)-There’s a good chance that at Air and Radiation the required air quality permit to con- On May 5, the MDE issued an ad- least one child in every classroom is lead Management Administration struct. The violation was discovered ministrative penalty to the Greens for poisoned. during an MDE inspection., The Cor- sediment control and sediment pollu- Imagine it’s your child. rective Order requires the Company to tion violations on land located at 6678 April 18 - May 16 Nationwide, about one out of 11 chil- submit a plan outlining the steps that Cherry Walk Road in Hebron, Mary- dren has dangerous levels of lead in the will be taken by the Company to pre- land. The Green’s construction ac- BGE Wagner Station - Anne bloodstream, according to the Centers for vent further permitting violations be- tivities resulted in sediment being Arundel County Disease Control and Prevention. And while cause Phoenix has been previously placed directly into waters of the State MDE has received payment of a some think that lead poisoning is exclu- penalized by MDE for installing equip- and in positions likely to pollute wa- $55,000 penalty to settle MDE’s en- sively an inner-city problem, it is a hazard ment without permits. ters of the State. MDE is seeking an forcement action with BGE for visible that cannot be ignored by anyone. The Status: The Company has ten days administrative penalty of $8,000. emission violations at BGE’s Wagner Department of Housing and Urban to appeal the Order. (Reference # 00- Status: Case Pending (Refer- electric generating station. Under the Development’s (HUD) Campaign for a 03-01) ence # AP-00-0194). terms of a previously reported Con- Lead-Safe America will be increasing sent Order signed between BGE and awareness nationwide about some of the Maryland Department of Trans- the Department, BGE is proceeding Waste Management health risks associated with lead poison- portation – Baltimore City to implement measures to achieve Administration ing. On April 14, MDE and the Mass compliance with the visible emissions Lead dust can form when lead-based Transit Administration entered into a requirements by Oct 1, 2000. April 15 – May 12, 2000 paint is dry scraped, dry sanded or heated. Consent Agreement to resolve efflu- Status: Case Closed. (Reference Lead chips and dust can get on surfaces ent violations of the NPDES permit for # ARMA-CO-00-03-09) Lead Program Enforcement and objects that people touch, while settled the facility located at 1515 Washing- A total of $13,090 in penalties were lead dust can reenter the air when people ton Boulevard in Baltimore City. The PEPCO Dickerson Station -Mont- assessed against three property own- vacuum, sweep or walk through it. Al- consent agreement requires MTA to gomery County ers for failure to register their proper- though participating federal agencies state develop and implement a Stormwater On April 24, MDE signed a Consent ties and $207,800 for lead risk reduc- that lead-based paint in good condition is Pollution Prevention Plan and imple- Order with PEPCO to resolve visible tion violations involving three proper- usually not a hazard, peeling, chipping, ment additional improvements to en- emission violations at PEPCO’s ties. A total of $2,000 was assessed chalking or cracking lead-based paint sure compliance with requirements of Dickerson electric generating facility. against a worker for accreditation vio- needs immediate attention. the facility’s NPDES permit. The agreement requires PEPCO to lations. The Lead Program enforce- It’s also important to pay close attention Status: Case Closed (Reference pay a $200,000 civil penalty in settle- ment activities occurred in Baltimore to surfaces with lead-based paint that chil- Number CO-00-0156) ment of past visible emission viola- City, Montgomery, Prince George’s and dren can chew or that get a lot of wear and tions. The Order further requires Wicomico Counties. tear. Windows and windowsills; doors and Anne Arundel County Depart- PEPCO to phase in controls on each door frames; stairs, railings and banisters; ment of Public Works – Anne of the facility’s three generating units and porches and fences could be potential Water Management Arundel over the next three years in order to breeding grounds for lead poisoning, ac- Administration On May 11, MDE and the Anne achieve full and continuous compli- cording to lead experts. Arundel County DPW entered into a ance with visible emission require- Lead can also be found outside the home. April 13, 2000 – May 12, 2000 consent agreement to implement BNR ments by July 1, 2003 Lead in soil can be a hazard when children improvements at the Cox Creek Wa- Status: Case Closed. (Reference play in soil or when people bring soil into Allen Family Foods, Inc. – Talbot ter Reclamation Facility located at # ARMA-CO-00-04-21) the house on their shoes. County Wagner Station Road in Pasadena. Lead poisoning can be a serious prob- On April 27, MDE and Allen Family The consent agreement establishes Baltimore Aggregate Recycling - lem. Federal groups working in lead haz- Foods, Inc. entered into a settlement interim performance standards for the Baltimore City ard awareness say that, if not detected agreement to resolve a previous suit total suspended solids and biological On May 3, MDE signed a Consent early, lead can cause damage to the brain against Allen for alleged violations of oxygen demand effluent limitations Order with this Company to resolve and nervous system, behavior and learn- its discharge permit and Maryland’s specified in the NPDES permit. The permitting violations. Specifically the ing problems, slowed growth, hearing water pollution control laws at Allen’s consent agreement also includes Company installed and operated ag- problems and headaches. Once parents are poultry processing facility located on stipulated penalties for failure to com- gregate crushing and screening equip- aware of the hazards, they can take steps 12041 Cordova Road in Cordova. plete construction in accordance with ment without first obtaining the re- to protect their children. Under the terms of the settlement an approved schedule and for viola- quired air quality permits. The Com- The first step is to clean up paint chips agreement Allen has agreed to con- tions of the interim performance stan- pany has applied for and obtained the immediately to deter small children from vey to the Maryland Agricultural dards. permits. The Order requires Baltimore putting them into their mouths. Then, clean Land Preservation Foundation a Status: Case Closed (Reference Aggregate to pay the Department a window frames, windowsills, floors and ten-acre conservation easement Number CO-00-155) $10,000 penalty to settle the case. other surfaces weekly to avoid build-up. along the Marshyhope Creek in Status: Case Closed. (Reference After cleaning dirty or dusty areas, thor- Dorchester County. Allen has also Erosion and Sediment Control # MDE-ARMA-0112-00000001) oughly rinse sponges and mop heads. agreed to pay $25,000 to the Clean Civil Penalties – Statewide Small children are more prone to lead Water Fund in settlement of the al- For the period April 13 through May Phoenix Color Corporation - poisoning because they often put their leged violations. 12, the Department collected a total Washington County hands and other objects in their mouths. Status: Case Closed (Refer- of $2,810 in civil penalties from two On May 10, MDE issued a Correc- To help avoid the toxin, wash children’s ence # 20-C-98-003515) construction projects for failing to tive Order to Phoenix Color Corpora- hands often, especially before they eat and implement or maintain sediment con- tion for installing and operating two before nap time and bed time. Play areas Kevin and Jodi Green – trols during construction. printing presses without first obtaining should be clean; wash bottles, pacifiers, Wicomico County toys and stuffed animals regularly. Also, keep children away from windowsills or Finally, clean or remove shoes be- ing in lead from soil, and make sure high in iron and calcium. Children other painted surfaces. fore entering a home to avoid track- children eat nutritious, low-fat meals See THREAT, Page 16 Page 6-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000

lead law, risk reduction standards Be lead and the tenant rights notice visit MDE’s website at www.mde.state.md.us/health/lead/ poisoning index.html or call the numbers listed prevention below: Registration & General Information literate (Hotline) The 13th Annual Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Lead Rental Property Registery theme, Protect Your Child From Lead Poisoning, (410) 631-4199 or 1(800) 776-2706 emphasizes the importance of preventing childhood (only in MD) lead poisoning before it can cause long-term damage. The theme’s picture represents the most common cause Tenants’ Rights Notice of childhood lead poisoning: a young toddler and Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit chipping, peeling lead paint. (410) 631-3859 or 1(800) 776-2706 Children are healthier if they do not have lead (only in MD) exposure. Lead poisoning affects a child’s developing neurological system. Among other noticable Risk Reduction Treatments or symptoms, on a day-to-day basis, lead poisoning makes Certified Inspectors and Contractors children tired or irritable, and reduces their attention Environmental Lead Division (410) span. In the long run, lead poisoning reduces a child’s 631-3825 or 1(800) 633-6101 ability to learn, understand, and retain what they learn. X3825 (only in MD) Prevention is the best treatment. MDE is actively participating in many new and on-going prevention Lead Poisoning Prevention/Health efforts. Effects Governor’s Lead Initiative Lead Poisoning Prevention Unit (410) 631-3859 or 1 (800) 776-2706 In January 2000, Governor Parris N. Glendening (only in MD) announced a new initiative to reduce childhood lead poisoning. The HB 1221 “Lead Poisoning Tests” requires that all children in an “at three-year initiative with $15 Million in new funding builds on existing risk area” as identified by the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Lead Hazard Reduction Financial Assistance efforts, and adds resources to increase effectiveness in high risk areas receive a blood lead test at age 1 and 2 years. Children in other areas Baltimore City: Lead Abatement Action Project (410) 396-7225 such as Baltimore City. The main components are: may be screened with a questionnaire and receive blood testing as Statewide: MD Department of Housing & Community Development Strengthen enforcement ($3.0M) by more than doubling the number needed. Beginning September 2003, evidence of lead screening will be (410) 514-7565, of inspectors and attorneys for lead cases at both MDE and Baltimore required for first entry into school, similar to immunization records. 1 (800) 492-7127 or www.dhcd.state.md.us. City Health Department; HB 1052 “Notice of Inspection” requires rental property owners of Expand prevention ($1.5M) by expanding State Laboratory capacity, affected property under “Reduction of Lead Risk in Housing,” to provide and expanding the availability of temporary relocation while lead risk a copy of the inspection certificate to the tenant at time of rental, along Things You Can Do reduction work is in progress; with the Maryland “Notice of Tenants’ Rights.” Increase abatement efforts ($10.5 M) by distributing grants for lead For your child-- risk reduction for landlords or private owners in the highest risk areas. Coordination With Ask your doctor about blood lead testing. Local Agencies Wash your child’s hands and toys frequently. Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission Keep the child’s play area clean, free of dust, and away from damaged paint. Consider lead paint when you rent or buy your next home. As part of his Lead Initiative, Governor Glendening asked the Lead Outreach-- Poisoning Prevention Commission to make recommendations regarding Twenty-two local health departments, including Baltimore City, are For your home-- specific problems. The Commission is now investigating issues such in their second year of MDE-funded locally-based outreach programs. Check for lead paint before you do home renovation. Hire trained, as how to enhance blood lead testing in high risk areas, and explore the These outreach programs include activities such as integrating efforts accredited contractors. possibility of tax incentives for lead risk reduction. The Commission with immunization or WIC programs, outreach to local property owners, will submit its report to the Governor by July 30, 2000. and office visits to local health care providers to encourage an increase in blood lead testing. For your rental property-- Stay in compliance with the Standard of Care under the “Reduction New Legislation of Lead Risk in Housing” law: Two new laws to improve lead poisoning prevention go into effect Enforcement-- -Register the property and renew annually July 1, 2000. MDE and Baltimore City Health Department are coordinating on a new enforcement initiative. Enforcement for non-compliance under -Between tenants, meet the Risk Reduction the City’s code for abatement orders will be coordinated with MDE’s standard as verified by an independent inspector Baltimore Kick-off enforcement for registration and risk reduction treatments. This will -Give the educational materials and copy of the Event allow the agencies to reach more non-compliant properties. Both inspection certificate to the new tenant Wednesday June 7, agencies are also coordinating with EPA, which will initiate an -Respond to a notice of defect or elevated blood intensive enforcement of the federal notification requirements. lead 2000 Properties which meet the standard of care are eligible to make Franklin Square Park Enforcement of registration and property treatment requirements is proceeding statewide. Failure to register or perform treatments may Qualified Offers and have liability capped at $17,000 if a child is W. Fayette and N. Carey Streets poisoned in the unit. Baltimore City result in financial penalties and loss of liability protection. Go On-line For Registration and Inspection Status Presentations at 12 NOON More prospective tenants are now using the Lead Hotline to check on Hosted by Visit MDE’s WBAL-TV 11’s Lisa Robinson a specific rental unit’s registration and inspection status. Tenants are learning that registered, inspected units are often available and offer ‘LEADLINE’ on the Entertainment safer housing options. FREE Health Screenings Internet at-- for lead, blood pressure, cholesterol, Resources/References diabetes, prostate, pregnancy For general information about lead health effects, summaries of the www.mde.state.md.us Thursday, June 1, 2000-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 7 Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week Baltimore Area Department, Environmental Program Contact: Nancy Monday, June 5, 2000 June 5 - 12, 2000 Skipworth (410) 535-5400. Baltimore City Health Department, Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, 1211 Wall Street, Baltimore, Calendar of Events Caroline County Health Department will provide an information booth from 10 am–3 pm at the • Information display booth at Caroline County Health Baltimore Zoo, Druid Hill Park. Also, at 3:30 pm, a 3 pm. Sponsored by the Coalition to End Childhood Lead Department located at 403 S. 7th Street, Denton. presentation to parents at the Pimlico Library, 5001 Park Poisoning, Baltimore City Health Department’s “Healthy Start” • Free Blood Lead Screening at the Caroline County Health Heights Avenue, “PRAISE” After School Program. Contact: program and “Safe and Sound,” a non-profit agency. Scheduled Department 403 S. 7th Street, Denton, June 6 from 10 am – Bobbi Schapiro (410) 396-8596. speakers tentatively include Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy 3 pm. Contact: Yvonne Bartoleomeo (410) 479-2860 x Townsend and Congressman Elijah Cummings. Contact: Terri 131. Tuesday June 6, 2000 Carlton (410) 534-6447. Baltimore City Health Department, Childhood Lead Carroll County Health Department Poisoning Prevention Program, 1211 Wall Street, Baltimore, Supporting Agencies and Events • Mailing to all families with children under age 6 who live information booth from 11am–2 pm at Port Discovery in the Children’s Medical Group, a private physicians group, 500 Green in pre-1978 homes. Inner Harbor area. Contact: Bobbi Schapiro (410) 396-8596. Street, Cumberland, will distribute flyers and posters in their area. • Children’s Activities and Adult Display at the Contact: Cherie Wilson (301) 724-7616. Pennsylvania Dutch Farmer’s Market, Westminster, MD Kennedy-Krieger Institute’s Lead Poisoning Prevention June 3, 10 am– 3 pm. Contact: Dawn Eldridge at (410) Program, 707 N. Broadway, Baltimore, will have room for 60 Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, State of Maryland, 876-4984. participants at a presentation at White Marsh Public Library, Lead Poisoning Prevention Program, 201 W. Preston Street, 8133 Sandpiper Circle, White Marsh, MD from 10:30 am– Baltimore. Dorchester County Health Department • 12:30 pm. RSVP to Jackie Stone (410) 502-8376. display table 201 W. Preston Street lobby. • Free Walk-In Blood Lead Screening, Tuesday, June 6, 10 • display State Office Building, 301 W. Preston Street am–2 pm and Friday, June 9 from 10 am–2 pm at the Wednesday June 7, 2000 cafeteria. Dorchester County Health Department located at 503-b Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Kick-Off Event at Muir Street, Cambridge. Franklin Square Park, W. Fayette and N. Carey Streets in The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region III, Federal • Conference for Head Start and Daycare Centers at Fassett- Baltimore City’s “Pigtown” from 10am–3pm. Hosted by the Government, 1650 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA will provide Magee Community Health Center June 7. Maryland Department of the Environment and the Coalition to flyers and pamphlets targeted at landlords and contractors and • Conference for Providers and the nine local Eastern Shore End Childhood Lead Poisoning. paint stores; to be distributed in Maryland. Contact: Gerallyn Health Departments June 20, at the Holiday Inn Express, Valls at (215) 814-2084. Route 50, Cambridge. Thursday June 8, 2000 • Distribution of Lead Poisoning prevention information, Baltimore City Health Department, Childhood Lead Kennedy-Krieger Institute posters, flyers by the Dorchester County Health • Poisoning Prevention Program, 1211 Wall Street, Baltimore, Lead Poisoning Booth in the lobby of the Kennedy-Krieger Department Lead Outreach workers. parent training, “Train the Trainer” at Morgan State Institute located at 707 North Broadway, Baltimore. Monday • Dorchester County Health Department’s Health Education University’s Head Start Program from 9 am –2:30 pm. through Friday. Contact: Char Koller, RN, CRRN at (410) Staff will disperse Public Service Announcements (PSA’s) Contact: Bobbi Schapiro (410) 396-8596. 502-8386. and Press Releases to the local media. • Bulletin Board Displays. Contact: Lois Young, RN (410) Friday June 9, 2000 Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital 228-3294. Baltimore City Health Department, Childhood Lead • Lead Poisoning Prevention Booth during Lead Poisoning Poisoning Prevention Program, 1211 Wall Street, Baltimore, Prevention Week in the lobby of the Mt. Washington Kent County Health Department display at Reisterstown Plaza from 11 am–3 pm. The Pediatric Hospital located at 1708 W. Rogers Avenue, • Distribution of lead education materials and teaching Baltimore City Health Department, Lead Poisoning Baltimore. Contact: Barbara Moore, CPNP at (410) 578- lectures to the local daycare centers along with Prevention Program; is also co-sponsoring, along with The 8600 x5172. environmental testing information during the week of June Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, an information 5–12. Contact: Nony Howell (410) 778-7042 table at the Oriole’s baseball game at Camden Yards Local Health Departments beginning at 7:30 pm. Contact Bobbi Schapiro (410) 396- Allegany County Health Department Somerset County Health Department • 8596 or Terri Carlton (410) 534-6447. McDonald’s restaurants will print Lead Poisoning Prevention • Co-hosting, along with the Worcester County Health information on their tray mats. Department, an information booth at the Pocomoke • The Coalition to End Childhood Lead Poisoning, and the Distribution of outreach materials to local ediatricians. WalMart, June 9, from 9 am-4 pm. Contact Jenny Leaf • Baltimore City Health Department, are tentatively planning Will be setting up weeklong billboard displays.Contact: (410) 957-2005. an information display at the Mondawmin Mall Friday, June 9 Paulette Kelly (301) 777-5622. in the afternoon. Contact: Carla Bauer (410) 534-6447. Wicomico County Health Department Baltimore City Health Department: Childhood Lead Poisoning • Seminar sponsored by Wicomico County Health The People’s Community Health Center, Prevention Program (Lead Month) Department, “Building a Community Partnership for the • 3028 Greenmount Avenue, Baltimore, will hold a Lemonade Information booth June 1, St. Francis Xavier Head Start Prevention of Childhood Lead Poisoning” at the Holiday Stand and Bake Sale featuring Lead Poisoning Prevention Health Fair, 1400 N Caroline Street from 10am–2pm. Inn Express, Cambridge, Tuesday, June 20 9 am-3 pm • Information on their sidewalk from 9 am-1 pm. Contact: Rita Information booth June 1, Emily Price Jones Head Start Contact: Deborah Gootie of Behavioral Health Promotions Buchanon (410) 464-2421. Health Fair, Edgecomb Circle, 2835 Virginia Avenue, Park (410) 901-9808 or Contact: Lois Young of Dorchester Heights, 10 am-2 pm. County Health Department (410) 228-3294. Saturday June 10, 2000 • Information booth June 3, Orchard Garden Apartments Baltimore City Health Department, Childhood Lead Health Fair, Pennsylvania Avenue and MLK Boulevard, Worcester County Health Department Poisoning Prevention Program, 1211 Wall Street, Baltimore, noon–4 pm.Contact: Bobby Schapiro (410) 396-8596. • Co-hosting an information booth along with Somerset display at Lexington Market, 400 W. Lexington Street, from County Health Department at the Pocomoke WalMart. 11am–3 pm. Contact Bobbi Schapiro (410) 396-8596. Calvert County Health Department • Hosting an information booth at the Berlin/Ocean City • Rotating Display of pasteboard and videos at various sites in WalMart, pending approval, Parent Lead Poisoning Forum at Dr. Rayner Browne the county including Calvert Memorial Hospital, the Calvert June 9 from 1 pm-4 pm. Contact: Jenny Leaf (410) 957- Elementary School at 100 N Montford, Baltimore from 9 am– County Health Department and Calvert County Health 2005. Page 8-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000

Percent of Marylanders Served by Community Water Ensuring safe drinking water Systems with Active Wellhead Protection

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This article is the third in a series of articles focussing on the Maryland Department of 140

Year 2000 Benchmark = 137,500 118820 the Environment’s (MDE) environmental and public health protection goals that form 120 104850 100550 MDE’s Managing for Results (MFR) Workplan. The MFR system is a results-based 100 approach to management that includes strategic planning, continuous quality improve- 80 73600 ment, and performance planning and evaluation. MDE’s MFR workplan for state fiscal 60 year 2001 is available at MDE’s website: www.mde.state.md.us 40 35200 What is the goal? Population (in Thousands) 20 Under both state and federal law, MDE is charged with ensuring that all Marylanders 0 have a safe and adequate supply of drinking water. 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 Key areas of emphasis for meeting this goal are: 13 Systems 21 Systems 26 Systems 27 Systems 35 Systems 1. Protecting sources of drinking water supply for both groundwater and surface Progress since 1995 in assisting local governments to develop locally based wellhead sources; protection programs is shown in the bar graph above. The quality of water provided 2. Improving treatment at water utilities; by public drinking water systems - which serve approximately 84 percent of Mary- 3. Maintaining compliance with safe drinking water standards; land residents - is very good. 4. Controlling potential contamination sources (e.g., waste discharges, petroleum PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS IN COMPLIANCE storage facilities, landfills); (Community and Nontransient Systems) 5. Managing the state’s waters for the greatest beneficial use of all Marylanders; and, 100 6. Preventing disease outbreaks. Where do we obtain our drinking water? 80 Drinking water is obtained from surface sources such as streams, rivers and reser- 60 voirs and groundwater aquifers through wells and springs. In Maryland most resi- 1995 1997 dents (about 2/3 of the state’s population) obtain their water from surface supplies, 1999 while about 1/3 rely on groundwater. Eighty-four percent of Maryland’s residents 40 rely on public water systems for their residential needs, while the remaining citizens % PUBLIC WATER SYSTEMS obtain water from individual wells. In addition, many places of employment, schools, 20 day care facilities, restaurants, churches and campgrounds also rely on groundwater from wells for their water supply needs. Many of us take for granted a safe and 0 abundant supply of drinking water; however, last year’s drought and water restric- Bacteriological Nitrates Surface Water Treatment Lead and Copper Other Chemical Standards TYPES OF STANDARDS tions brought home the lesson that our water supplies are not limitless and require Compliance rates are at 99 percent for all standards (see graph above) except for good stewardship. lead and copper, which is currently at 86.2 percent. New copper and lead regula- There are distinct geographic differences among Maryland’s water sources. Ar- tions were begun in 1995, and treatment improvements are now in progress. eas away from Maryland’s major population centers are more likely to rely on ground- water, particularly in Southern Maryland and on the Eastern Shore where ground- and on-site waste disposal. water aquifers are very productive. (See map.) In these regions of Maryland ground Activities for implementing strategies water supplies are frequently protected by layers of clay called confining units. About MDE focuses the state’s oversight resources toward the areas of greatest health risk. 500,000 residents relying on groundwater from public systems receive their water For public water supplies, this means protecting the sources of water supplies, optimiz- from deep naturally protected confined aquifers. In the central and western areas of ing treatment plant performance, and ensuring that public water systems routinely moni- Maryland and the Columbia aquifer on the Eastern Shore, groundwater aquifers are tor water quality. Source protection activities have targeted the most vulnerable ground- not protected by confining layers, and are more susceptible to contamination from water systems, and the metropolitan reservoir systems serving the most number of people. activities on the land surface. Inter-jurisdictional agreements protecting the metropolitan reservoirs are being strength- What contaminants may be present in water supplies? ened through the study of reservoir eutrophication processes and development of total Contaminants can be classified into two major categories to enable a better under- maximum daily loads. standing of the risk they present. Certain contaminants present acute health threats All water systems are inspected regularly, but surface water systems receive more fre- if present in our water supplies. That is, one exposure to such contaminants can quent state inspections and also undergo Comprehensive Performance Evaluations to create a significant health risk. Contaminants with acute health risks include patho- determine if the treatment facility is optimized for the removal of particles and parasitic genic organisms and nitrates. organisms such as Giardia lamblia and Cryptosporidium parvum. Plant operation, main- Other contaminants such as arsenic, lead, pesticides, radionuclides, organic sol- tenance and administration are evaluated to identify areas of potential improvement to vents and petroleum compounds pose a health threat when consumed at elevated optimize plant performance. Turbidity standards are now 70 percent lower than what levels for long periods of time. The Safe Drinking Water Act requires states to was acceptable ten years ago. regulate public water suppliers to ensure that these contaminants are not present in Oil pollution resulting from unlawful spills, discharges, or leaking storage tanks can harmful amounts. Other contaminants, such as iron, manganese and excessive hard- cause groundwater and surface water contamination, which, in turn, could impact public ness can create nuisance conditions or make water unpalatable if not properly treated. health through drinking water supplies. Through MDE’s compliance and remediation Related charts indicate compliance statistics for Maryland’s public water activities, the use of substandard oil storage systems is reduced, oil storage systems are systems for various contaminant groups. upgraded with pollution prevention devices, and cleanups of sites impacted by oil are Strategies expedited. Key management strategies: In recent years, methyl tertiary-butyl ether (MTBE), a fuel additive used as an octane 1. Identify the risks from contaminants at each public water source; enhancer since the early 1970s when lead was being phased out of gasoline, has been 2. Implement Source Water Protection Programs in partnership with local gov- found in some public drinking water supplies in the United States (see article in the April ernments; and May MDEnvironment). MDE also strives to protect public health and the environ- 3. Evaluate treatment performance at water plants using surface water; ment from the adverse impacts that solid waste can have on drinking water supplies by 4. Regularly inspect water treatment facilities; ensuring that permitted solid waste facilities are designed and operated in compliance 5. Establish monitoring schedules and review data for all public water sys- with water pollution control requirements through permitting, inspection, and monitor- tems to ensure compliance with standards; ing of these facilities 6. Control, inspect and regulate potential contaminate source to prevent re- Monitoring at Maryland’s public water systems is based on the source of water, the lease of contaminants to the environment; and, type of system, and the number of people served by the system. Results are entered into 7. Provide guidance to local environmental health departments who have the a database for easy review, retrieval and analysis. Tighter standards and increasing re- lead authority for oversight of private wells, 2,650 non-community water supplies quirements have resulted in a greater amount of resources being expended by state and See WATER, Page 11 Thursday, June 1, 2000-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 9

MDE PHOTOS Teens get hands-on lessons in water quality, ecology issues Terri Helwig and Bill Beatty, from the Compliance Monitoring Division of MDE, Sue Miller and George Radcliffe brought the Centreville Middle School Ecology Corp on an outing on the Chester River recently explaining water quality monitoring techniques and shellfish ecology. Different ecosystems and water quality issues were discussed during the trip from Chestertown to Kent Island. Topics included urban and non-point runoff, marinas, agriculture, salinity gradients, turbidity, wildlife, and air pollution. The ecology and relationship between an oyster bar and water quality was highlighted when hand-scrape samples were retrieved from Old Point Oyster Bar off the mouth of the Corsica River. A hand-held GPS unit was demonstrated for the class and the role GIS is playing regarding management decisions relating to water quality. Public investment key to sustaining Earth’s eroding soil (NAPSI)-Every grain of soil lost is a barely 40 percent of the inflation-adjusted - is eroding at excessive rates. Soils in ur- more water to soils, speeding the rate of threat to the long-term sustainability of life value of conservation spending in 1937. ban and suburban areas are also under in- erosion. on earth. Since the Dust Bowl of the 1930s, As the public share has declined, con- creasing threat as development diverts See SOIL, Page 16 Congress has treated the protection of soil servation progress has slowed. Govern- resources as a shared responsibility of the ment programs that fostered strong con- public and private landowners. The Natu- servation practices by landowners have ral Resources Conservation Service, for- received less and less funding in recent merly the Soil Conservation Service, has years. As a result, there has been little im- been providing funding and technical as- provement in the rate of soil erosion con- sistance to protect soil on private land for trol or the overall health of the nation’s soil. more than 60 years. Currently, only about 10 percent of the Although the need to protect our soil earth’s land is being used for agricultural increases with every new inhabitant of the production. While agriculture represents planet, the public sector’s share in conser- the industry most closely tied to the soil, it vation has not kept pace, according to the also represents the industry whose prac- Soil and Water Conservation Society. Fed- tices pose a major threat to the long-term eral spending on soil conservation pro- health of soil resources. Today, 30 percent grams totaled $2.1 billion in 1999, or of U.S. cropland - about 112 million acres 12 Annual Conference, Training and Exposition Making Recycling Your Business LEAD Continued from Page 1 June 7 and 8, 2000 through locally-based health fairs and pro- ing lead violations and the relocation of grams, many of which offer free lead families impacted during ordered lead screenings.” abatement measures. Demolition of va- Chesapeake College, Wye Mills, Maryland MDE Lead Poisoning Prevention Week cant, unsalvageable lead infested prop- activities for Baltimore will kick-off at erties with outstanding violations and To register or for more information contact Franklin Square Park on June 7, from 10 the hiring of additional lead inspectors Maryland Recyclers Coalition a.m. to 3 p.m. are also part of the initiative. (410) 974-4472 or www.marylandrecyclers.org Under Mayor O’Malley, Baltimore The “Runs Better Unleaded” cam- City’s new Lead Poisoning Prevention Ini- paign is the latest partnership between tiative promises to aggressively attack the the State of Maryland, the City of Balti- The Maryland Recyclers Coalition (MRC) represents a diverse environmental health issue through in- more, the U.S. Environmental Protection constituency of public and private recyclers and interested citizens in creased enforcement and better coordina- Agency and the Coalition to End Child- Maryland who believe that recycling is a viable and integral part of tion between the city’s health and hous- hood Lead Poisoning to get the lead out ing agencies. The mayor is seeking leg- of homes and children. The campaign is solid waste management. islation for universal lead testing of Bal- part of the proposal announced earlier timore City children at ages one and two, in the year to invest $50 million over The 12th annual MRC conference will be held on June 7 from 8 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. and June 8 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Full conference registration for members is $150; $235 for non-members. prosecution of the owners of the more three years into aggressive lead poison- One-day registration is also available. than 1,100 properties that have outstand- ing prevention initiatives across the state. Page 10-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000 PHOTOS BY RICHARD MCINTIRE Tour de Sol shines with students, cars On May 17, 2000 Maryland hosted to the Tour de Sol at Sandy Pt. State Park near Aannapolis. Organized by the Northeast Sustainable Energy As- sociation (NESEA), the Tour de Sol is a national road rally for both electric and solar as well as hybrid vehicles. The innovative vehicles began their competition in New York City and finished in Washington, D.C. The pur- pose of the Tour de Sol is to promote the development and use of practical, ecologically sound electric and solar transportation. Students from around the state attended the event to learn about alternative fuels and how auto- mobiles can pollute the environment through exhibits from MDE’s Air and Radiation Management Administration.

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The hearing will also address Resources Conference Room, 200 be healthier proposed regulatory amendments that Baltimore Street, LaPlata, MD (NAPSI)-The source of the energy we June 5, 2000—6:30 p.m. Pikesville modify the fee structure for general dis- Public hearing on tentative determi- choose to bring into our homes may also Branch of the Baltimore County Li- charge permits for seafood processors, nations to renew general discharge make a difference in the amount of the brary, 1301 Reisterstown Road, and discharges from tanks and pipes, permits for seafood processing facili- pollution in the environment. Pikesville and increase the fees for general dis- ties, mineral mines and related facili- In some cases green energy-energy Information meeting regarding an air charge permits for mineral mines and ties, and discharges from tanks and produced in a way that’s better for the quality Permit to Construct application related facilities by about 12.5% pipes. The hearing will also address environment-costs a little more than submitted by Beverly Archable, (410) 631-3540 proposed regulatory amendments that electricity produced from fossil fuels. Atlantic Pharmaceutical Services, modify the fee structure for general However, many feel that investing a little Owings Mills, MD June 21, 2000—11:00 a.m. discharge permits for seafood proces- extra in renewable energy may bring Robert Maddox, (410) 631-3260 Dorchester County Office Building, sors, and discharges from tanks and consumers more health and a healthier Room 110, Court Lane, Cambridge, pipes, and increase the fees for gen- planet. Water Management MD eral discharge permits for mineral Public hearing on tentative determi- mines and related facilities by about According to the experts at the U.S. Administration Department of Energy’s National nations to renew general discharge 12.5% Renewable Energy Laboratory, the permits for seafood processing facili- Beverly Archable, (410) 631-3540 June 6, 2000—9:30 a.m. to 5:30 potential benefits of green energy include: ties, mineral mines and related facili- p.m. Aldo Leopold Auditorium, Na- Cleaner air: Each day, the cars we drive ties, and discharges from tanks and June 27, 2000—6:30 p.m. tional Wildlife Visitor Center, U.S. De- and fossil fueled power plants spew over pipes. The hearing will also address Hampstead Town Hall Meeting Room, partment of the Interior, Fish and Wild- 190 million tons of carbon, fine particulates proposed regulatory amendments that 1034 South Carroll Street, life Service, 10901 Scarlet Tanager and other pollutants into the air we breathe. modify the fee structure for general dis- Hampstead, MD Loop, Laurel, MD Doctors have associated half a million charge permits for seafood processors, Public hearing for State Discharge Course and Certification Examina- cases of respiratory illness a year with air and discharges from tanks and pipes, Permit Application #99-DP-3312 for tion for Construction of Sand Mound pollution. and increase the fees for general dis- Masonry Contractors, Inc. to dis- Sewage Disposal System The alternative-electricity generated charge permits for mineral mines and charge exterior vehicle wash water Janice Ebersole, (410) 631-3778 from solar and wind power-produces no related facilities by about 12.5% from a homebuilding and land devel- air pollution. Beverly Archable, (410) 631-3540 opment company to groundwater, via June 9, 2000--8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Climate: Energy use worldwide accounts overland flow House Environmental Matters Com- nd for about 80 percent of human-made June 22, 2000—10:30 a.m. MDE, 2 Ching-Tzone Tien, (410) 631-3662 mittee Hearing Room, House Office carbon dioxide. It’s the amount of carbon Floor, Chesapeake Room, 2500 Building, Annapolis, MD Broening Highway, Baltimore.MD Waste Management See ENERGY, Page 16 Public meeting of the State Water Public hearing on tentative determi- Administration Quality Advisory Council/Stream Pro- nations to renew general discharge tection & Restoration Conference. permits for seafood processing facili- PIA Theme: “Past, Current & Future Di- June 8, 2000—9:00 a.m. MDE, Continued from Page 4 ties, mineral mines and related facili- rection in Stream Protection/Restora- Chesapeake Conference Room, 2500 successes, the law, file custodian/employee ties, and discharges from tanks and tion” Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD responsibilities, processing procedures, pipes. The hearing will also address Chris Thomas, (410) 631-3543 Meeting of the Controlled Hazard- fees, the PIA website, and the database. proposed regulatory amendments that ous Substances Advisory Council Each employee is provided with The Pub- modify the fee structure for general dis- June 19, 2000—10:30 a.m. Wash- Emmanuel Ofoche, (410) 631-3441 lic Information Employee Policy and Pro- charge permits for seafood processors, ington County Office Building, 2nd cedures Guidebook to use as a handy ref- and discharges from tanks and pipes, Floor, Room 227, 100 W. Washing- June 15, 2000—9:00 a.m. MDE, erence. and increase the fees for general dis- ton Street, Hagerstown, MD Chesapeake Conference Room, 2500 Recognizing the ever-increasing volume charge permits for mineral mines and Public hearing on tentative determi- Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD of requests and the opportunity to provide related facilities by about 12.5% nations to renew general discharge Meeting of the Lead Poisoning Pre- better service to the citizens, the PIA Beverly Archable, (410) 631-3540 permits for seafood processing facili- vention Commission Workgroup continues to work exhaustively ties, mineral mines and related facili- Tracy Smith, (410) 631-3847 to improve the process by which docu- June 23, 2000—10:30 a.m. Charles ments are made available to the public. MDE reinforces its commitment that gov- ernment operates for the welfare of the WATER Continued from Page 8 public, and welcomes comments and sug- local governments to ensure the safety and taken at any time. For instance: handling gasoline and oil and promptly gestions. adequacy of Maryland’s water supply. It • Practice and spread the message of report and clean up any spills. For more information contact: is clear that we can no longer take this es- water conservation. Use water wisely. • Properly maintain your home heat- Joane Mueller, MDE’s PIA Coordina- sential resource for granted. • Learn about where your water ing oil tank to prevent leakage and spill- tor, (410) 631-4120 Challenges & conservation comes from and work with your local age. Louise Connelly, Water Management Increased pressures on drinking water and state government to ensure its pro- • Actively participate in your local re- Administration’s PIA Liaison, (410) 631- quality, especially from urban sprawl and tection. cycling program, buy recycled products, 3507 aging infrastructures, present a challenge • Read and review your annual Con- and reuse materials wherever possible to Laramie Daniel, Air & Radiation Man- as we move into the 21st century. sumer Confidence Report, which de- reduce the need for landfilling solid agement Administration’s PIA Liaison, Additionally, Maryland continues to scribes the results of tests performed at waste you generate. (410) 631-3220 monitor the resources of our state follow- your water system. Questions about the information in Don Mauldin, Waste Management ing the 1999 drought, and with the • If using a private well, obtain advice this goal can be directed to John Grace Administration’s PIA Liaison, (410) 631- efforts of the governor’s water task from your local health department for at (410) 631-3714 or via email at 3314 forces will establish plans and proce- recommended testing. Protect your [email protected]. Questions Susan Douglas, Technical & Regulatory dures for future drought occurrences. well’s integrity. about MFR should be directed to John Services Administration’s PIA Liaison, But certain measures can be under- • Use care to prevent spillage when Mitchell at (410) 631-3772 or via email (410) 631-3572 at [email protected]. Page 12-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000 For the Record

The following is a list by county of CENTRAL OIL ASPHALT CORP. - 3450 Asi- LIC WORKS - 225 North Center Street, LYNCH, MARK - 10132 Hansonville Road, applications received by MDE and other atic Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226. (00DP1202) Westminster, MD 21157. (00-1073) Sewerage per- Frederick, MD 21702. (00-1082) Water permit to Surface industrial discharge permit mit to install plant effluent chillers at the Hampstead construct a water treatment plant at permitting activity between April 16 and Wastewater Treatment Plant intersection of Route 15 N and Hansonville Road May 15, 2000. For more information on CLEAN HARBORS OF BALTIMORE - 1910 these permits, contact MDE’s Environ- Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. (2000-OPT- HRW-LMT-LLC - 849 International Drive – NUTRICYCLE SYSTEMS DEMONSTRATION mental Permit Service Center at (410) 3063) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- Suite 100, Linthicum, MD 21090. (00-1079) Sew- SITE - 3205 Poffenberger Road, Jefferson, MD 631-3772. age tank and transportation erage permit to construct a wastewater pumping sta- 21755. (00DP3340) Groundwater municipal dis- tion and a force main along MD Route 140 and MD charge permit RED STAR YEAST/UNIVERSAL FOODS - Route 97 to serve Westminster Marketplace 2100 Van Deman Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. (TR SHUFF’S MEAT MARKET - 12247 Baugher Allegany 5975) An air permit to construct for one pure cul- INGERSOLL-DRESSER PUMP COMPANY - Road North, Thurmont, MD 21788. (00DP0680) ture fermenter 5310 Taneytown Pike, Taneytown, MD 21787. Surface industrial discharge permit HUNTER DOUGLAS NORTHEAST, INC., (00DP2620) Surface industrial discharge permit Frostburg Industrial Park, Frostburg, MD 21532. STERICYCLE INC. - 5901 Chemical Road, Bal- STUP’S GARAGE & USED CARS, INC. - 8052 Voluntary Cleanup Program application for a 25.92- timore, MD 21226. (2000-WIN-0564) Solid waste LEHIGH PORTLAND CEMENT CO. – Union Ball Road, Frederick, MD 21704. (00DP2440) acre portion of the PPG property located at 11401 incinerator permit Bridge, MD (77-SP-0059) Application received for Groundwater industrial discharge permit PPG Road, SE, Cumberland MD 21502 renewal of a surface mining permit located State TRINITY CEMETERY - 5500 O’Donnell Street, Route 75 Garrett UNITED ENERGY COAL - SHAFT TIPPLE Baltimore, MD 21224. (2000-24-3259) Air quality (SM-84-353) - Route 36, Shaft, MD 21532. Air permit to operate TANEYTOWN WWTP - End of Whipporwill quality permit to operate Road, Taneytown, MD 21787. (00DP0687) Surface BEAR CREEK TROUT HATCHERY - 956 Fish municipal discharge permit Hatchery Road, Route 2, Box 106-E, Accident, MD UNITED ENERGY COAL, INC. - UPPER Baltimore County 21520. (00DP1471) Surface industrial discharge CONSOL - 300 Consol, Frostburg, MD 21532. UNION BRIDGE WWTP - 115 West Locust permit (2000-01-00016) Air quality permit to operate AMG RESOURCES CORPORATION - 2415 Street, Union Bridge, MD 21791. (00DP0774) Sur- Grays Road, Baltimore, MD 21222. (2000-OPT- LAWRENCE FRAZEE FARM - 356 Mount Sinai face municipal discharge permit UNITED ENERGY COAL, INC. - VALE SUM- 2025) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- Road, Friendsville, MD 21531. Sewage sludge ap- MIT - One Mile Southeast of Midlothian, Route 36, age tank and transportation plication on agricultural land 1 Mile South of Frostburg, Midlothian, MD 21542. Charles (2000-00-00155) Air quality permit to operate ATLANTIC PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES M & S STONE QUARRIES, INC. – Grantsville, - 11200 Gundry Lane, Owings Mills, MD 21117. CERTIFIED AUTO BODY - 4810 Crain High- MD (77-SP-0093-C) Application received for a re- UPPER POTOMAC RIVER COMMISSION - (TR5959) An air permit to construct for one way, White Plains, MD 20695. (00DP3339) Ground- newal surface mining located on Westernport Road 528 Maryland Avenue, Westernport, MD 21562. Aeromatic fielder precision coater water industrial discharge permit (00-1079) Sewerage permit to upgrade the prelimi- PATRIOT MINING CO.-STEYER DEEP MINE nary treatment plant of the municipal system AVESTA SHEFFIELD EAST, INC. - 7700 Roll- CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - P. - 116 White Church Steyer Road, Oakland, MD ing Mill Road, Baltimore, MD 21224. (2000-03- O. Box 2150, LaPlata, MD 20646. (00-1076) Sew- 21550. (TR5968) An air permit to construct for one 00126) Air quality permit to operate erage permit to construct sanitary sewers, a waste- triple deck vibratory screen Anne Arundel water pumping station and a force main from Route BUTLER STONE QUARRY INC – Butler, MD 227 along, Route 301 to St. Patrick’s Drive, and Harford ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY DEPARTMENT (89-SP-0307-1) Renewal of a surface mine permit Demarr Road OF PUBLIC WORKS - 2662 Riva Road, Annapo- located on Falls Road JOHN MAGNESS FARM - 5425 Long Corner lis, MD 21401. (00-1072) Water permit to construct PEPCO - RYCEVILLE PIPELINE PUMPING an elevated water storage tank in the vicinity of I- HOLLINS ORGANIC PRODUCTS, INC. - 6247 STATION - Ryceville Road off of Route 5, Road, Norrisville, MD 21161. Sewage sludge ap- 295 and MD Route 100 Falls Road, Baltimore, MD 21209. Natural Ryceville, MD 20659. (2000-OPT-3137) Oil opera- plication on agricultural land Woodwaste permit tions permit for above ground storage tank and trans- EASTERN PETROLEUM CORPORATION - 33 portation U.S. ARMY GARRISON, ABERDEEN PROV- Hudson Street, Annapolis, MD 21401. (2000-OPV- SEAGRAM AMERICAS - 5001 Washington ING GROUND - Building 525, Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005-5059. (TR5964) an air permit 4106) Oil operations permit for transportation Boulevard, Relay, MD 21227. (TR5952) An air per- Dorchester mit to construct for one 450 gallon processing tank to construct for modification to fire test laboratory MARYLAND MANOR MOBILE HOMES - HENRY HANDLEY - DR-7 - 4115 Middletown 4600 Sands Road, Harwood, MD 20776. SEAGRAM AMERICAS - 5001 Washington Howard (00DP0811) Surface municipal discharge permit Boulevard, Relay, MD 21227. (TR5954) An air per- Branch Road, Vienna, MD 21869. Sewage sludge application on agricultural land mit to construct for seven 45,000, two 100,000, and EMANUEL TIRE COMPANY-LINWOOD - two 40,000 above ground storage tanks 8484 Linwood Drive, Ellicott City, MD 21043. Baltimore City STRAUB, ERIK K. - 306 Trenton Street, Cam- (2000-RPC-02949) Primary Scrap Tire Collection THOMPSON STEEL COMPANY, INC. - 4515 bridge, MD 21613. (00-1068) Sewerage permit to 100 EAST PRATT STREET - 100 East Pratt construct a force main along Tates Bank Road, north Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. (00DP1303) Surface North Point Boulevard, Sparrows Point, MD 21219. HOWARD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- (2000-OPT-2695) Oil operations permit for above of intersection of Tates Bank Road and US Route industrial discharge permit 50 LIC WORKS - 3450 Courthouse Drive, Ellicott ground storage tank and transportation City, MD 21043. (00-1081) Water permit to lay BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- water mains to serve Scarlett Oaks Subdivision LIC WORKS - 900 Abel Wolman Building, Balti- Caroline Frederick more, MD 21202. (00-1070) Water permit to lay IGENE BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC. - 9110 Red water mains along 33rd Street and Remington Av- Branch Road, Columbia, MD 21045. (00DP2129) FEDERALSBURG WWTP - 125 Kerney Street, BALLENGER CREEK WWTP - 7400 Marcie’s enue Groundwater industrial discharge permit Federalsburg, MD 21632. (S-00-05-3942-T) Sew- Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704. Sewage sludge age sludge transportation permit transportation permit BALTIMORE CITY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND - CMREC - LIC WORKS - 900 Abel Wolman Building, Balti- 4240 Folly Quarter Road, Clarksville, MD 21042. FORT DETRICK - AREA A - East of Beasley more, MD 21202. (00-1071) Sewerage permit to Carroll Sewage sludge research project Drive, North of Davis Road, Frederick, MD 21701. construct sanitary pressure sewers along 33rd Street (2000-WIN-0341) Solid waste incinerator permit and Remington Avenue BOWLING BROOK PREPARATORY SCHOOL Kent - 999 Crouse Mill Road, Keymar, MD 21757. FREDERICK COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF BALTIMORE CITY EDISON ASSOCIATES, (00DP3172) Surface municipal discharge permit PUBLIC WORKS - 118 N. Market Street, RED BIRD EGG FARM - 33265 Walnut Tree LLC. - 1030 Edison Highway, Baltimore, MD Frederick, MD 21701. (00-1077) Water permit to Road, Millington, MD 21651. (00DP3101) Ground- 21213. (2000-WPF-0565) Solid waste processing CARROLL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- construct a rechlorination station at River Oaks Ter- water industrial discharge permit facility permit LIC WORKS - 225 North Center Street, race and Tobery Road off Bartonsville Road Westminster, MD 21157. (00-1069) Water permit ROCK HALL WASTEWATER TREATMENT BRUNING PAINT COMPANY - 601 South Ha- to construct a water treatment plant, 2 miles south GREEN VALLEY SUB-STATION - 3939 Green PLANT - North Main Street and Anderson Avenue, ven Street, Baltimore, MD 21224. (TR 5974) An of intersection of Route 32 and Route 26 Valley Road, Monrovia, MD 21770. (00DP3338) Rock Hall, MD 21661. (00DP0575) Surface munici- air permit to construct for four 5,000 gallon paint Groundwater industrial discharge permit pal discharge permit mixing and storage tanks CARROLL COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PUB- Thursday, June 1, 2000-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 13 For the Record

HAGERSTOWN WATER POLLUTION CON- discharge from surface coal mine permit for above ground storage tank and transpor- Montgomery TROL PLANT - 1 Clean Water Circle, Hagerstown, tation MD 21740. Sewage sludge treatment permit BUFFALO COAL COMPANY - #359 - 1.5 Miles Northwest of Lonaconing, Lonaconing, MD 21539. SHIPWRIGHT HARBOR MARINA - Herring IBM CORPORATION - 800 North Frederick PANGBORN CORPORATION - 380 Pangborn (00CM1714) General permit registration for dis- Bay Road, Deale, MD 20751. (95MA9236) General Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. (2000-OPT- Boulevard, Hagerstown, MD 21740. (TR5980) An charge from surface coal mine permit registration for discharge from marinas 5343) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- air permit to construct for one dust collector age tank and transportation BUFFALO COAL COMPANY - #422 - 15311 Baltimore City PHOENIX COLOR CORPORATION - 540 West- Old Coney Cemetary Road, Southwest, Charleston, MUDDY BRANCH WASTEWATER PUMPING ern Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740. MD 21539. (00CM2856) General permit registra- STATION - 400 Muddy Branch Road, Gaithersburg, (TR5963) An air permit to construct for one print- tion for discharge from surface coal mine 2500 BROENING HIGHWAY LIMITED PART- MD 20878. (S-00-15-3964-T) Sewage sludge trans- ing press (replacement) NERSHIP, 225 Franklin Street, Boston, MA 02110. portation permit No Further Requirements Determination issued by BUFFALO COAL COMPANY, INC. - WASHINGTON COUNTY WATER AND LONACONING TIPPLE - Route 135 North, the Voluntary Cleanup Program for the Point Breeze NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF STANDARDS & SEWER DEPARTMENT - 16232 Elliott Parkway, Lonaconing, MD 21539. (00CM1353) General per- Business Center (Parcel D, Lot 3) property located TECH - CIFP: Building 301, Room B168, at 2310 Broening Highway (Maritime Center II), Williamsport, MD 21795. (00-1080) Water permit mit registration for discharge from surface coal mine Gaithersburg, MD 20899. (TR5966) An air permit to lay water mains along Chestnut Grove Road and Baltimore, MD 21224 to construct for one emergency diesel generator Elk Ridge Drive CLISE COAL COMPANY #S 213 & 404 - 1.6 AMERADA HESS CORP.- 6200 Pennington Miles Northwest of Lonaconing, Lonaconing, MD NATIONAL INSTITUTE. OF HEALTH ANI- Wicomico 21539. (00CM2166) General permit registration for Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21226. (24-510-00918) Air MAL CENTER - Elmer School Road, Poolesville, discharge from surface coal mine quality part 70 operating permit MD 20837. (TR5962) An air permit to construct for four emergency generators CITY OF FRUITLAND - 401East Main Street – COBRA MINING #184 - O.5 Miles East of APEX NORTH CORP. - 5101 Erdman Avenue, Drawer F, Fruitland, MD 21826. ( 00-1083) Sewer- Barton, Barton, MD 21521. (00CM0907) General Baltimore, MD 21205. (2000-OPV-8483) Oil opera- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF HEALTH ANI- age permit to construct a wastewater pumping sta- tions permit for transportation permit registration for discharge from surface coal MAL CENTER - Elmer School Road, Building tion and a force main , northeast of the intersection mine 101A, Poolesville, MD 20837. (TR5961) An air per- of MD Route 13 and Cedar Lane BALTIMORE AGGREGATE RECYCLING, mit to construct for four boilers > 10 MMBtu LLC - 1030 Edison Highway, Baltimore, MD 21213. FAIRVIEW COAL CO. #399 - .6 Miles West of DELMARVA POWER & LIGHT COMPANY Midlothian, Midlothian, MD 21543. (00CM2161) (24-6-1603,6-1444 M) Air permit to construct for Prince George’s (DP&L) - Route 13 & Naylor Mill Road, Salisbury, General permit registration for discharge from sur- two portable screens MD 218021739. (2000-OPT-5185) Oil operations face coal mine permit for above ground storage tank and transpor- BALTIMORE CITY COMPOSTING FACILITY B. FRANK JOY COMPANY, INC. - 5355 Kilmer tation PATRIOT MINING CO. #393 - One Mile South - 5800 Quarantine Road, Baltimore, MD 21226. (S- Place, Bladensburg, MD 20710. (2000-OPT-2149) 00-24-1687-T) Sewage sludge transportation permit Oil operations permit for above ground storage tank of Midlothian, Carlos, MD 21550. (00CM1737) NEWLAND PARK LANDFILL - 6948 Brick and transportation General permit registration for discharge from sur- Kiln Road, Salisbury, MD 21801. (TR5976) An air face coal mine COLUMBIA NATIONAL REAL ESTATE FI- permit to construct for one landfill gas flare system NANCE, INC., 120 East Baltimore Street, Suite NASA - GODDARD SPACE FLIGHT CENTER 1804, Baltimore, MD 21202. No Further Require- - Greenbelt & Soil Conservation Roads, Code 205.2, PATRIOT MINING COMPANY #118 - Route RYDER TRUCK RENTAL #0881B - 404b Irl 36, 1 Mile South of I-68, Frostburg, MD 21543. ments Determination issued by the Voluntary Greenbelt, MD 20771. (00DP3156) Surface indus- Lane, Fruitland, MD 21826. (2000-OPT-5312) Oil Cleanup Program for the Point Breeze Business Cen- trial discharge permit (000CM2150) General permit registration for dis- operations permit for above ground storage tank and charge from surface coal mine ter property located at 2400, 2500, 2501 and 2510 transportation Broening Highway, Baltimore, MD 21224 ROCKHALL SAND & GRAVEL CORPORA- TION - 14750 Gibbons Church Road, Brandywine, WESTVACO CORPORATION - 300 Pratt Street, CROWN PROCESSING - 2700 Broening High- MD 20613. (2000-OPT-8681) Oil operations per- Worcester Luke, MD 21540. (01-7-0029 M) Air permit to con- struct for one electrostatic precipitator way, Baltimore, MD 21222. (24-9-0710 N) Air gen- mit for above ground storage tank and transporta- eral permit to construct for one 6,000 gallon gaso- tion HARRY C. WHITE – Pocomoke, MD (95-Sp- line above ground storage tank 0484) Permit for a surface mining permit located at WESTVACO CORPORATION - 300 Pratt Street, Luke, MD 21540. (2000-OPT-3550) Oil operations Buck Harbor Road DEXT COMPANY OF MARYLAND - 3220 Sun Queen Anne’s permit for above ground storage tank and transpor- tation Street, Baltimore, MD 21226. (24-8-0259 M) Air WORCESTER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - permit to construct for one afterburner R B BAKER & SONS INC – Queenstown, MD 112 W. Market Street, Snow Hill, MD 21863. (00- (77-SP-0112-B) Renewal for a surface mine permit 1074) Sewerage permit to improve the lagoon at the located on north on 18 Anne Arundel DONJON MARINE - KURT IRON AND Ocean Pines Wastewater Treatment Plant METAL - 3000 Childs Street, Baltimore, MD 21226. APPLE SIGNS. INC. - 910 H Bestgate Road, (97SW1362) General permit registration for Somerset Out of State Annapolis, MD 21401. (02-6-0931 N) Air permit to stormwater associated with industrial activity construct for one paint spray booth DOUGLAS L READING – Princess Anne, MD ERGON TRUCKING, INC. - 2829 Lakeland GRACE DAVISON - 5500 Chemical Road, Bal- (94-SP-0465-1) Permit for a surface mine permit Drive, Jackson, MS 39208. (2000-OPV-8672) Oil EUREST DINING SERVICE - 832-A Oregon timore, MD 21226. (24-7-1076M) Air permit to operations permit for transportation Avenue, Linthicum, MD 21090. (02-8-0173 N) Air construct for one baghouse St. Mary’s general permit to construct for one charbroiler LEHIGH PORTLAND CEMENT COMPANY - NAS PATUXENT RIVER - WEBSTER OUTLY- FAT DADDY’S RESTORATIONS - 2545 Moun- 3100 Mertens Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21224. (24- tain Road, Pasadena, MD 21122. (02-6-0930 N) Air 9-0330 M) Air permit to construct for one baghouse ING FIELD - Villa Road, St. Indigoes, MD 20684. (99-OPT-3369B) Oil operations permit for above Issuances permit to construct for one paint spray booth ground storage tank and transportation PATAPSCO WWTP - 3501 Asiatic Avenue, Bal- FRANK ABEND,AA-009 - 3041 Patuxent River timore, MD 21226. (S-00-24-3773-T) Sewage sludge ST. ANDREWS SANITARY LANDFILL - Road, Davidsonville, MD 21035. (S-00-02-3665-A) transportation permit 44825 St. Andrews Church Road, California, MD Allegany Sewage sludge application on agricultural land PCS SALES, INC. - 1500 East Patapsco Avenue, 20619. (TR5965) Received an air permit to con- struct for one landfill gas vent flare system JEAN F. CARLTON,AA-2 - 500 Polling House Baltimore, MD 21226. (97SW1360) General permit BRASHEAR COAL MINES - HAMPSHIRE Road, Harwood, MD 20776. (S-00-02-3649-A) Sew- registration for stormwater associated with indus- (SM-85-398) - Stony Run Road, 0.7 Miles North- age sludge application on agricultural land trial activity Washington east of Westernport, Westernport, MD 21562. (00CM2157) General permit registration for dis- KELLY’S CAJUN GRILL - 7600 Clark Road, PETROLEUM FUEL & TERMINAL COM- ELECTROMET CORPORATION - 879 Com- charge from surface coal mine Hanover, MD 21076. (02-8-0174 N) Air general PANY - 1622 S. Clinton Street, Baltimore, MD monwealth Avenue, Hagerstown, MD 21740. permit to construct for one charbroiler 21224. (24-9-0261 M) Air permit to construct for (00DP2647) Groundwater industrial discharge per- BUFFALO COAL CO. - NO. 328 - 1 Mile North- Supersede Permit #24-9-0261 M Issued 9/29/94 mit east of Lonaconing, Lonaconing, MD 21539. RANCH 1 - 7600 Clark Road, Arundel Mills Mall, (00CM1526) General permit registration for dis- Hanover, MD 21076. (02-8-0175 N) Air general PHIPPS CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS, FIL-TEC, INC. - 12129 Mapleville Road, charge from surface coal mine permit to construct for one charbroiler INC. - 4300 Shannon Drive, Baltimore, MD 21213. Cavetown, MD 21720. (TR5970) An air permit to (97SW1359) General permit registration for construct for four bobbin winders BUFFALO COAL COMPANY - # 326 - One REDLAND GENSTAR - 7970 Old Jessup Road, stormwater associated with industrial activity Mile Northwest of Lonaconing, Lonaconing, MD Jessup, MD 20794. (2000-OPT-3221) Oil operations 21539. (00CM1513) General permit registration for Page 14-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000 For the Record PRITCHARD BROWN SITE - 6501 Erdman Calvert Harford Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21205. (2000-OGR-8489) SOUTHERN MARYLAND OIL - P. O. Box E, General permit for treated groundwater from oil con- La Plata, MD 20646. (00-12-1038) Water permit to taminated sources JAMES T. BRISCOE, CV-35 - Lloyd Bowen lay water mains along MD Route 210 and Marshall ARMY AVIATION SUPPORT FACILITY - Road, St. Leonard, MD 20685. (S-00-04-3580-A) Hall Weide Army Airfield, Building E4081, Edgewood, Sewage sludge application on agricultural land MD 21010-5401. (2000-OPT-5159) Oil operations TATE & LYLE NORTH AMERICAN SUGARS, INC. - 1100 Key Highway East, Baltimore, MD WALDORF LAUNDROMAT - 3530 permit for above ground storage tank and transpor- 21230. (24-510-00314) Air quality part 70 operat- Carroll Leonardtown Road, Waldorf, MD 20601. (08-6- tation ing permit 0107 N) Air general permit to construct for one dry FOREST HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL - COLONIAL PIPELINE COMPANY - 929 Hoods cleaning machine VICTOR GRAPHICS, INC. - 1211 Bernard 2407 Rocks Road, Forest Hill, MD 21050. (12-5- Mill Road, Woodbine, MD 21797. (24-013-00056) 0161 & 0162 N) Air general permit to construct for Drive, Baltimore, MD 21223. (24-6-1720 N) Air Air quality part 70 operating permit Dorchester permit to construct for one heatset lithographic web two boilers < 10 MMBTU printing press DENNIS J. HARNER FARM - Off Whippoor- CECIL & SYLVIA GANNON, DR-38 - Mount HOMESTEAD PUBLISHING COMPANY - 10 will Drive, Taneytown, MD 21787. (S-97-06-4121- Zion Road, Federalsburg, MD 21632. (S-00-09- Hays Street, Bel Air, MD 21014. (12-6-0341 through Baltimore County A1) Sewage sludge application on agricultural land 3957-A) Sewage sludge application on agricultural 0346 N) Air permit to construct for six printing land presses FERN R. HAINES FARM - 3603 Baptist Road, AERO HEATING CO., INC. - 2003 Orems Road, Baltimore, MD 21220. (2000-OPT-2113) Oil opera- Taneytown, MD 21787. (S-00-06-3797-A) Sewage DELMARVA POWER - VIENNA - Chapel of MID ATLANTIC LABEL - 105 Industry Lane, tions permit for above ground storage tank and trans- sludge application on agricultural land Ease Road, P.O. Box 128, Vienna, MD 21869. Forest Hill, MD 21050. (12-00355) Air quality per- portation (92DP0055A) Major surface industrial discharge mit to operate Cecil permit BERMAN’S AUTOMOTIVE - 5720 U.S. ARMY GARRISON, ABERDEEN PROV- Reisterstown Road, Baltimore, MD 21215. (24-6- AFAB OIL MANAGEMENT SERVICES, LLC. Frederick ING GROUND - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 1727 & 1728 N) Air permit to construct for two paint - 171 Childs Road, Elkton, MD 21921. (2000-OPT- 21005. (00-12-1039) Water permit to lay water main spray booths, one with prep deck in the Edgewood Area of the Aberdeen Proving 7679) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- BALLENGER CREEK WWTP - 7400 Marcie’s age tank and transportation Ground BETHLEHEM STEEL CORP, SPARROWS Choice Lane, Frederick, MD 21704. (S-00-10-3643- T) Sewage sludge transportation permit POINT. - 5111 North Point Boulevard, Sparrows AIR PRODUCTS POLYMERS, L.P. - 329 West U.S. ARMY GARRISON, ABERDEEN PROV- Point, MD 21219. (03-6-2582 M) Air permit to con- Main Street, Elkton, MD 21921. (24-015-00002) Air ING GROUND - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD CANAM STEEL CORPORATION - 4010 Clay struct for one carbon dioxide suppression system quality part 70 operating permit 21005. (00-22:23-1040) Sewerage permit to con- Street, Point of Rocks, MD 21777. (10-6-0487 N) struct a wastewater pumping station and a force main Air permit to construct for one paint spray booth COSSENTINO CONTRACTING COMPANY, MARYLAND MATERIALS, INC. - 264 Quarry in the Edgewood Area of the Aberdeen Proving INC. - 8505 Contractors Road, Rosedale, MD 21237. Road, North East, MD 21901. (07-6-0154 M) Air Ground (2000-OPT-2255) Oil operations permit for above FREDERICK TOWNE MALL - 1301 West permit to construct for replacement rotary dryer and Patrick Street, Frederick, MD 21702. (95HT9412) ground storage tank and transportation baghouse WETLANDS GOLF CLUB - 740 Gilbert Road, General permit registration for discharge from hy- Aberdeen, MD 21001. (12-8-0055 N) Air general drostatic testing of tanks and pipelines DAP PRODUCTS INCORPORATED - 4630 MID STATES OIL REFINING CO. - 606 permit to construct for one charbroiler North Point Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21219. (03- Lewisville Road, Elkton, MD 19351. (99-OPT- INGRAM’S SHELL - 4014-H Mountville Road, 6-2327 M) Air permit to construct for modification 2513A) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- to manufacture adhesives Jefferson, MD 21755. (10-9-0151 N) Air general age tank and transportation permit to construct for three 10,000 gallon gasoline Howard underground storage tanks DAP PRODUCTS INCORPORATED - 4630 RITCHIE BROTHERS PROPERTIES, INC. - North Point Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21219. (03- ALPHA RIDGE MUNICIPAL LANDFILL - 821 County Road 27, Brighton, CO 80601. (00-22- STERLING LENHART FARM, FR-44 - 8577 2350 Marriottsville Road, Marriottsville, MD 21104. 6-2328 M) Air permit to construct for modification 1066) Sewerage permit to construct a force main to manufacture adhesives Links Bridge Road, Thurmont, MD 21788. (S-00- (24-027-00364) Air quality part 70 operating per- along Route 40, 1 mile west of Red Toad Road, west 10-3738-A) Sewage sludge application on agricul- mit of the Town of North East tural land DAP PRODUCTS INCORPORATED - 4630 COLUMBIA AUTO BODY, INC. - 6465 Dob- North Point Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21219. (03- THIOKOL PROPULSION/ELKTON DEFENSE 6-2125 M) Air permit to construct for modification TAMKO ROOFING PRODUCTS, INC. - 4500 bin Center Way, Columbia, MD 21045. (13-6-0296 & LAUNCH VEHICLES - 55 Thiokol Road, Elkton, Tamko Drive, Frederick, MD 21701. (10-6-0058 N) Air permit to construct for one paint spray booth to manufacture adhesives MD 21921. (98DP0238) Surface industrial discharge M, 10-6-0071 M and 10-6-0481 M) Air permit to permit METRO READY MIX, INC. - 1030 Middle River construct for one thermal oxidizer D.G.& G, INC. DBA CRAZY RAY’S - 8125 Washington Boulevard, Jessup, MD 20794. Road, Middle River, MD 21220. (95MM9706) Gen- W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, ELK CREEK 3 - WINDRIDGE FARM, LLC AQUACULTURE (97SW1361) General permit registration for eral permit registration for discharge from cement 501 Vieve’s Way, Elkton, MD 21921. (07-5-0067 plant FACILITY - 3663-B Cap Stine Road, Frederick, MD stormwater associated with industrial activity N) Air general permit to construct for one boiler 21701. (00DP3327) Surface industrial discharge <10 MMBtu/hr. REDLAND GENSTAR INC – Towson, MD (77- permit DANIEL G. SCHUSTER, INC. - 7111 Dorsey SP-0056-1) Renewal and modification issued for a Run Road, Elkridge, MD 21227. (13-06-0295) Air W.L. GORE & ASSOCIATES, INC. - 201 Air- permit to construct for one portable ready mixed surface mine permit located Earls Road port Road, Elkton, MD 21921. (07-6-0179 N) Air Garrett concrete plant permit to construct for one dip process ROYAL FARM STORE #104 - 1010 Eastern ANKER WEST VIRGINIA MINING - SUGAR HOWARD COUNTY - MAYFIELD FACILITY Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21221. (2000-OGR-8602) WILLIAM WALKER RESIDENCE - 5 Hilltop III # 108 - 1 Mile West of Tasker Corners, Near Mt. General permit for treated groundwater from oil con- - 775 Mayfield Avenue, Elkridge, MD 21227. Drive, Earleville, MD 21919. (2000-OGR-8603) Lake Park, Mt. Lake Park, MD 21550. (00CM2343) (99DP2951) Surface industrial discharge permit taminated sources General permit for treated groundwater from oil General permit registration for discharge from sur- contaminated sources face coal mine THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY W.R. GRACE - WASHINGTON RESEARCH FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE, INC - P. O. Box CENTER - 7500 Grace Drive, Columbia, MD 21044. BUFFALO COAL COMPANY #367 - Kempton (13-00013) Air quality permit to operate 519, Owings Mills, MD 21117. (00-25-1061) Sew- Charles Road, Oakland, MD 21550. (00CM1722) General erage permit to construct a wastewater treatment fa- permit registration for discharge from surface coal cility with septic system in the vicinity of Route 91 EARL’S TRUCK STOP (FORMER) - Route 301 mine Montgomery and Route 30 at the Pearlstone Retreat & Route 427, Bel Air, MD 20611. (08-9-0081 N) Air general permit to construct for one soil PATRIOT MINING COMPANY - OPA-96-03 - DARCARS TOYOTA, INC. - 12210 Cherry Hill THE ASSOCIATED JEWISH COMMUNITY remediation system 1.2 Miles South Mt. Zion Road, Swanton, MD Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. (15-6-0611 N) Air FEDERATION OF BALTIMORE, INC - P. O. Box 21550. (00CM9605) General permit registration for permit to construct for one paint spray booth 519, Owings Mills, MD 21117. (00-16-1060) Wa- FACCHINA CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, discharge from surface coal mine ter permit to construct a water treatment plant in the INC. - 9230 W&W Industrial Road, La Plata, MD INTERNATIONAL FABRICARE INSTITUTE, vicinity of Route 91 and Route 30 at the Pearlstone 20646. (2000-OPT-5216) Oil operations permit for R & R TRUCKING - 48 Allen Marple Drive, INC. - 12251 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Retreat above ground storage tank and transportation Oakland, MD 21550. (99-OPT-6887A) Oil opera- (99DP3093) Surface industrial discharge permit TPS - BALTIMORE SOIL RECYCLING FACIL- tions permit for above ground storage tank and trans- ITY - 925 Todd’s Lane, Baltimore, MD 21237. (03- HOWLIN CONCRETE, INC. – Dunkirk, MD portation KINGSVIEW VILLAGE CLEANERS - 13402 02131) Air quality permit to operate (00-SP-0564) Permit issued for a surface mine lo- Kingsview Village Avenue, Germantown, MD cated on Carrico Mill Road 20874. (15-6-0613 N) Air general permit to con- Thursday, June 1, 2000-MDENVIRONMENT- Page 15 For the Record struct for one dry cleaning machine more Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. (16-8-0222 operations permit for above ground storage tank and MD 21803. (95HT9413) General permit registration N) Air general permit to construct for one charbroiler transportation for discharge from hydrostatic testing of tanks and M & M WELDING & FABRICATORS, INC. - pipelines 8100 Cessna Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. LAUREL SAND & GRAVEL, INC. - 5601 Van JIMMY RICHARDS & SONS EXCAVATING (2000-OPT-2475) Oil operations permit for above Dusen Road, Laurel, MD 20707. (98-OPT-1055B) INC – Waldorf, MD (00-SP-0567) Permit issued for DELMAR WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM ground storage tank and transportation Oil operations permit for above ground storage tank a surface mining permit located Maryland Route 6 - 101 York Street, Delmar, DE 19940. (95HT9411) and transportation General permit registration for discharge from hy- PERCONTEE, INC. - 11900 Tech Road, Silver MARYLAND ROCK INDUSTRIES INC – drostatic testing of tanks and pipelines Spring, MD 20904. (15-01884) Air quality permit LUSTINE BODY DIVISION - 5323 Baltimore Leonardtown, MD (77-SP-0119-F) Renewal issued to operate Avenue, Hyattsville, MD 20781. (16-6-1074 for a surface mining permit located on Breton Beach MERIT EASTERN SHORE - 1000 Parsons Road, through 1076 N) Air permit to construct for three Road Salisbury, MD 21801. (95MM2409) General per- SAFFORD LINCOLN MERCURY - 3110 Auto- paint spray booths mit registration for discharge from concrete plant mobile Boulevard, Silver Spring, MD 20904. (15- ST. MARY’S HOSPITAL CENTER - Business 6-0603 N) Air permit to construct for one paint spray PETROLEUM MANAGEMENT, INC. - 11504 Center Drive, Charlotte Hall, MD 20622. SALISBURY STATE UNIVERSITY - 1101 booth East Maple Avenue, Beltsville, MD 20705. (99-OPT- (00DP3334) Groundwater municipal discharge per- Camden Avenue, Fulton Hall, Salisbury, MD 21801. 6798A) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- mit (22-5-0034 & 0035 N) Air general permit to con- WSSC CONSOLIDATED LABORATORY FA- age tank and transportation struct for two Boilers > 10 MMBtu CILITY - 12245 Tech Road, Silver Spring, MD Washington 20904. (15-5-1219 through 1221 N) Air general ROCKHILL SAND & GRAVEL CORP. / TWO VEE CONSTRUCTION, INC. - 306 permit to construct for three boilers < 10 MMBTU GUDELSKY MATERIALS - 14750 Gibbons Tilghman Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. (00-22:23- Church Road, Brandywine, MD 20613. A C & T. CO., INC. - 11564 Hopewell Road, 1067) Sewerage permit to construct a wastewater (95MM3000) General permit registration for dis- Hagerstown, MD 21740. (2000-OPT-2101) Oil op- pumping station and a force main, south of the in- Prince George’s erations permit for above ground storage tank and charge from mineral mine tersection of US Route 50 and MD Route 347 transportation ANDREWS AIR FORCE BASE, BLDG. 3755 - ROCKHILL SAND & GRAVEL CORPORA- WOR-WIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE - 32000 3479 Fetchet Avenue, Andrews Air Force Base, MD A. C. & T. CO., INC. - 724 Frederick Street, TION – Silver Spring, MD (82-SP-0127-E) Modifi- Campus Drive, Salisbury, MD 21804. (99-26-1141) 20762. (16-5-0956 N) Air general permit to con- cation and renewal issued for surface mining permit Hagerstown, MD 21740. (2000-OPT-2102) Oil op- Sewerage permit to upgrade the spray irrigation sys- struct for one boiler < 10 MMBTU located on Stewarts Lane erations permit for above ground storage tank and tem at the Wor-Wic Community College Wastewa- transportation ter Treatment Plant CITY OF BOWIE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC STEVE’S AUTO BODY - 12700 South Crain WORKS - 16550 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD Highway, Unit B, Brandywine, MD 20613. (16-6- BELL ATLANTIC - MARYLAND, INC. - 120 20715. (00-25-1058) Sewerage permit to upgrade Antietam Street, Hagerstown, MD 21740. (21-9- Worcester 1077 N) Air permit to construct for one paint spray City of Bowie Wastewater Treatment Plant booth 0100 N) Air permit to construct for one generator BRADFORD ENTERPRISES, INC. - 10031 CITY OF BOWIE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC EWING OIL COMPANY, INC. - 11949 Robin Kepler Lane, Bishopville, MD 21813. (23-6-0032 WORKS - 16550 Annapolis Road, Bowie, MD Queen Anne’s Wood Drive, Hagerstown, MD 21741. (2000-OPT- N) Air permit to construct for one temporary crush- 20715. (00-16-1059) Water permit to upgrade City 4126) Oil operations permit for above ground stor- ing plant of Bowie Water Treatment Plant QUEENSTOWN WASTEWATER TREAT- age tank and transportation MENT PLANT - Route 18, Queenstown, MD 21658. MYSTIC HARBOUR DEVELOPMENT COR- CITY OF BOWIE WWTP - 16550 Annapolis (99DP0737) Surface municipal discharge permit KING OIL CO. - 12314 Huyett Lane, Hagerstown, PORATION - 9428 Stephen Decatur Highway, Road, Bowie, MD 20715. (99DP0697) Major sur- MD 21740. (2000-OPT-2448) Oil operations per- Berlin, MD 21811. (00-22:23-1052) Sewerage per- face municipal discharge permit Somerset mit for above ground storage tank and transporta- mit to construct a wastewater pumping station and a tion force main along Mystic Harbour Boulevard and DANIEL G. SCHUSTER, INC. - Ammendale Blue Heron Circle Road, Beltsville, MD 20705. (16-6-1078 N) Air GULF HARVEST SEAFOOD - 4110 Paul Gunby PHOENIX COLOR CORPORATION - 540 West- Road, Marion Station, MD 21838. (95SE9803) Gen- permit to construct for one portable concrete plant ern Maryland Parkway, Hagerstown, MD 21740. Out of State eral permit registration for discharge from seafood (21-6-0468 M4) Air permit to construct for one print- FORMER CHEVRON 122208 - 5801 Riggs processing ing press AQUATEX TRANSPORT INC. - 219 N. White Road, Chillum, MD 20783. (2000-OGR-8514) Gen- eral permit for treated groundwater from oil contami- SOMERSET COUNTY LANDFILL - James Ring ST. LAWRENCE CEMENT COMPANY, LLC - Horse Pike, Hammonton, NJ 08037. (2000-OPV- nated sources Road, Fairmount, MD 21871. (99DP3178) Surface 1260 Security Road, Hagerstown, MD 21742. (21- 8594) Oil operations permit for transportation industrial discharge permit 00008) Air quality permit to operate FORMER GETTY STATION - 12705 Laurie- JUNELL CORPORATION - 420 Imperial Court, Bowie Road, Laurel, MD 20708. (2000-OGR-8520) SOMERSET COUNTY SOLID WASTE DE- Bensalem, PA 19020. (2000-OPV-5418) Oil opera- PARTMENT - Clyde Ford Road, Westover, MD Wicomico tions permit for transportation General permit for treated groundwater from oil con- taminated sources 21871. (99DP2847) Surface industrial discharge permit CATO, INC. - 1030 Marine Road, Salisbury, MD MILLER ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP, INC. - 21803. (99-OPT-3044A) Oil operations permit for 538 Edwards Avenue, Calverton, NY 11933. (2000- FORT WASHINGTON MARINA - 13600 King Charles Terrace, Fort Washington, MD 20744. St. Mary’s above ground storage tank and transportation OPV-8556) Oil operations permit for transportation (2000-OGR-5924) General permit for treated CITY OF SALISBURY WATER DISTRIBU- SUBURBAN SOUTH LANDFILL - Glenford, groundwater from oil contaminated sources C. A. BEAN - Route 5 - Howlin Industrial Park, TION SYSTEM - Salisbury and Vicinity, Salisbury, OH 43739. (S-00-30-3968-T) Sewage sludge trans- Mechanicsville, MD 20659. (2000-OPT-3033) Oil FRANKLIN’S GENERAL STORE - 5121 Balti- portation permit

CAR Continued from Page 3 couples a three-cylinder engine with an The Insight’s lightweight aluminum fore the companies begin making hybrids ultra-thin electric motor, making it a clean body (47 percent lighter than a comparable that seat more passengers.” and fuel-efficient gasoline-powered auto- steel body) and aerodynamic design also She’s right. Honda is not the only mobile. The electric motor does not need contributes to its fuel efficiency. manufacturer producing gasoline-electric an external power supply for recharging – “There’s a lot of interest in this ve- hybrid passenger cars. Beginning in June, the batteries are recharged by regenerative hicle,” said Northwest Honda salesman Toyota will begin selling the Prius in the braking. Energy from forward momentum Pete Cwik. “Right now, Honda is testing United States. The Prius is a gasoline-elec- is captured during braking and stored in the market for this type of car, so our deal- tric hybrid sedan, with seating for four, that the batteries. When accelerating, this stored ership has an allocation of only one Insight gets 40 to 50 mpg. And later this year, Ford energy is used to run the electric motor for per month this model year. But we’ve al- will be introducing a gasoline-electric hybrid additional power to the wheels without ready sold the two that we’re getting for sedan that the company says will get 70 mpg. additional fuel consumption. The gasoline June and July.” These innovations in automotive technol- engine shuts off at idle to save fuel and “The Insight is not a family car,” ogy are great news and offer environmentally- restarts automatically when the driver Rutkowski added. “It only seats two friendly choices for consumers for their next shifts into gear and engages the clutch. people. However, it shouldn’t be long be- new car purchase. Page 16-MDENVIRONMENT-Thursday, June 1, 2000 2000 Bay Game arrives!-- is a must-have for kids on the way to the beach Back and better than ever, Maryland’s U.S. 50; Denton on MD 404; and Here is a sample of comments children ern Shore, Maryland Department of 2000 Bay Game features new games, in- Bridgeville (DE) on Rt. 404 and U.S. 13. sent to DNR about last year’s Bay Game: Transportation, State Highway Admin- cluding puzzles, mazes and bingo, as well Last year, more than 275,000 families • “I think this game is a good idea be- istration, Maryland Port Administration, as featuring new sites along the drive to picked up the bay game at the Bay Bridge. cause it keeps children busy on a long car Maryland Department of Agriculture, the beach. The Maryland Bay Game, the Designed for children ages 3 and up, the trip.” Maryland Transportation Authority, first educational tool of its kind in the na- Bay Game helps increase awareness of • “This keeps my hands busy while we McDonald’s of Cambridge, Denton and tion, is designed to be played from the back how our surroundings relate to the Chesa- are riding. Keeps me out of my mommy’s Bridgeville, De., NOAA Chesapeake seat of a car while riding along U.S. 50 peake Bay. In addition, the game helps hair.” Bay Office, PEPCO and the Town of and MD 404 to Eastern Shore beaches. keep children occupied during long car • “I like to play with the Bay Game Ocean City. The game is available free from toll col- rides. books. I get them every time I go to the DNR receives request for thousands lectors at the William Preston Lane, Jr. “The Bay game helps turn an ordinary ocean because they are very special to me. of Bay Games from Maryland teachers Memorial Bridge (Bay Bridge) from Me- ride to the beach into an enjoyable learn- THANK YOU.” every year. Teachers are using the Bay morial Day thru Labor Day, while supplies ing experience,” said Governor Parris N. • “It was entertaining, it makes the trip Game to educate students about environ- last. Games are also available at tourism Glendening. “It is a great way for families seem shorter.” mental issues and the Chesapeake Bay. offices and Hardee’s Restaurants on the to spend time together while also teaching • “I want everybody to pickup trash and In addition, DNR has received requests Eastern Shore, as well as the following children about our environment and the take care of the world.” for Bay Game copies and information McDonald’s restaurants: Cambridge on Chesapeake Bay.” • “I really like this Bay Game. I’m 18, from private and government environ- This year’s 24-page booklet encourages but I’ve learned things I didn’t know mental organizations across the nation children to locate the 13 sites, which are about the Eastern Shore and the Bay who are interested in developing a pro- ENERGY marked with Bay Game highway signs, from this game.” gram and product similar to Maryland’s Continued from Page 11 along the way to the beach. In addition, Maryland’s Bay Game is made pos- Bay Game. dioxide and other “greenhouse” gases there are games that teach children about sible through contributions from spon- For more information about the Mary- released into the atmosphere that has wildlife and habitat, facts about crabs and sors including the Constellation Energy land Bay Game: call DNR toll free at 1- generated the growing international fishing tips, as well as stickers and cou- Group, CONECTIV, the U.S. Environ- 877-620-8367 ext. 8016 or visit the Bay concern about global warming. pons. mental Protection Agency, Forman, Inc., Game on-line at www.dnr.state.md.us/ No carbon dioxide is produced when “The Chesapeake Bay is the cord that Giant Food Inc., Hardee’s on The East- baygame electricity is made from the sun and wind. ties together every Marylander. It is among Plant life: Fossil based fuels can create our greatest gifts, and greatest responsibili- pollutants that contaminate water and soil. ties,” said Lt. Governor Kathleen Kennedy WORKSHOP ON CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE Acid rain, for example, is a combination Townsend. “Each of us shares an obliga- of airborne moisture, sulfur dioxide and tion to help keep the Bay and our environ- TITLE V AIR PERMITTING PROCESS nitrogen oxide. This “rain” now falls on ment healthy and vibrant.” Sat. June 24 - Sun. June 25 much of the United States, damaging forests and reducing the aquatic life in lakes SOIL On the Campus of the and rivers. Continued from Page 9 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND The good news is the cost of energy from Conservation management programs - COLLEGE PARK, MD renewable sources has plummeted over the including the use of conservation tillage, terraces, silt fences, buffer strips and con- past couple of decades, in large part Presented by the U.S. Environtmenal Protection Agency together with tour farming - reduce erosion and the run- because of the scientific research at the experienced environmental activists and local air quality regulators National Renewable Energy Laboratory. off of topsoil and its nutrients into creeks, streams and other waterways. These valu- Further research may reduce the cost even This workshop will: able conservation practices help preserve more. -Introduce citizens to the Title V permit process the soil by providing much-needed ground For more information visit -Explain the local, state and federal role in Title V permitting cover or by reducing the speed and force www.nrel.gov or www.eren. doe.gov or -Give citizens tools, skills, and reference materials to help them review of water. call 1-800-DOE-EREC (1-800-363-3732). Title V permits Soil by its nature is a renewable resource. -Explain various options available for citizens to participate in the Title V But it needs the assistance of conservation permitting process management programs and methods to maintain its potential for sustainability. The Who should attend: Paid use of these methods can help ensure an

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Permit No. 4212 effective use of the land for years to come, Concerned citizens who live near large industrial sources of air pollution and sustain the quality of life for those who Concerned citizens who are involved in air permit issues use it. Concerned citizens who are interested in air pollution control issues To learn more about soil and water con- servation, visit www.swcs.org. Register soon - Space is limited to 50 participants. There is NO Registration Fee - Limited scholarship/travel THREAT reimbursement funds are also available to offset some or all of Continued from Page 5 participants’ travel expenses. with good diets absorb less lead. **Registration forms are due June 1, 2000. By following simple precautions parents can significantly reduce the chance of lead For more information about registration, lodging, or questions regarding poisoning in their children and other fam- the workshop, contact: ily members. If you think your child might David Campbell, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency: be at risk for lead poisoning, contact a phy-

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