Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission
History, Charge and Term:
The Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission was created by statute in 1994 (Chapter 114, Acts of 1994). The Commission studies and collects information on the effectiveness of the Lead Poisoning Prevention Program and current risk reduction treatments in reducing exposure to lead as well as risk and liability issues including availability of insurance. (Environment Article, Secs. 6-801, 6-848)
The Commission consists of nineteen members who serve four-year terms. Seventeen of these, including the chair, are appointed by the Governor. One is a member of the Senate named by the Senate President and one is a delegate chosen by the House Speaker. (Environment Article, Secs. 6-807 through 6-810)
Report to the Governor by the Lead Poisoning Prevention Commission, 2001 
Current Membership:
Alvin Bowles, Tanya Clayborn, Patrick Connor, Cheryl Hall, Melbourne Jenkins, Pamela R. Johnson, Edward Landon, Patricia McLaine, Barbara Moore, Delegate Nathaniel Oaks, Pamela Putman, Linda Roberts, Mary Snyder-Vogel.
Vacant Positions: a member of the Senate of Maryland appointed by the President of the Senate, a representative of local government, a representative from an insurer that offers premises liability coverage in the State, a representative of a financial institution that makes loans secured by rental property, a representative of owners of rental property located outside Baltimore City built before 1950, a representative of child care providers.
Commission Overview
CV Form
Meeting Schedule:
The Commission meets the first Thursday of each month. Meetings are from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at MDE. Exceptions are listed in the meeting schedule.
Please confirm your attendance with Tracy Smith at tsmith@mde.state.md.us or 410-537-3847.
Meeting Schedule
Meeting Minutes:
Meeting Minutes
MDE Contact:
Alvin Bowles, MDE, 1800 Washington Blvd., Baltimore MD 21230, abowles@mde.state.md.us, 410-537-3441, toll free in Maryland 800-776-2706 ext. 3441 or fax 410-537-3156.