Land Permit Applications and Instructions

Lead Poisoning Prevention Program​

• Lead Paint Accreditation
  • 2.19 Lead Paint Abatement Services Accreditation Guide
  • Lead Accreditation Application Fees
  • Lead Accreditation Application for  Inspector and Risk Assessor
  • Lead Accreditation Application for Supervisor
  • Lead Accreditation Application for Contractor 
  • Lead Accreditation Application for Training Provider
  • 2.20 Lead Paint Abatement Services Training Provider, Courses; Instructor Accreditation Guide
  • Lead Accreditation Application for Instructor
  • Lead Accreditation Application for Training Course

Mining Program​

• Coal Mining Permits, Certifications and Licenses
  • Application for Mining Operator's License
  • Application for Mining Operations Module I
  • Application for Mining Operations Module I-A
  • Application for Mining Operations Module II
  • Application for Mining Operations Module III Geologic and
  • Application for Mining Operations Module IV Mining and
  • Application for Mining Operations Module V Deep Mining
  • Operator Information for Mining Operations
  • Short Application Form for Amendment of Mining Permit
  • Notice of Application for Strip Mine Permit 
  • Application for Reinstatement and Reissuance of Mining
  • Application for Transfer of Mining Permit
  • Application for Permit Renewal
  • Application for Prospecting
  • Application for Bond Release
  • Application for Deep Mine Foreman/Fireboss Certification
  • Application for Blaster Certification
  • Application for Coal Combustion Byproduct Utilization/ Disposal Request .doc | .pdf
• Non-Coal Mining Permits, Certifications and Licenses
  • Application for License to Surface Mine     .doc
  • Application for Permit to Surface Mine on Less Than five Acres     .doc
  • Application for a Permit to Surface Mine     .doc
  • Application for Renewal of a Permit to Surface Mine     .doc
  • Application for Transfer for a Surface Mine Permit     .doc
  • Right of Entry Agreement for Surface Mining     .doc     
  • Approved Surety Bond for Surface Mining   
  • Certificate of Deposit
  • Irrevocable Letter of Credit 
  • Application for County Exemption
  • Final Reclamation Report 
  • Annual Surface Mine Operation and Reclamation Report Form     .doc     
  • Addendum to Application to Utilize CCB's as Backfill Material .doc | .pdf​
• Oil and Gas Exploration and Production Permits
  • Affidavit of Plugging and Felling Well 
  • Oil or Gas Quarterly Production Report
  • Oil/Gas Well Completion Report
  • Application to Conduct Seismic Operations
  • Application for Oil or Gas Exploration and Production (doc | pdf)
  • Application for Transfer of Drilling and Operating Permit 
  • Right of Entry Agreement for Seismic Operations
  • Right of Entry Agreement for Exploration and Production
  • Gas and Oil Drilling and Operating Blanket Surety Bond
  • Gas and Oil Drilling and Operating Surety Bond
  • Environmental Assessment​

Oil Control Program

• Oil Operations Permits
  • Oil Operations Permit Information - MDE Permit Guide
  • General Form
  • Form A: Storage, Delivery, Transfer within Maryland
  • Form B: Delivery from Outside the State of Maryland
  • Form C: Oil Contaminated Soil Storage and Treatment
  • Form D: Solidification of Oil Sludge, Refuse, and/or Oil Mixed with Other Waste
  • Form E: Plan for Notification, Containment and Clean-up of Oil Spills
  • Form F: Tax Liability Requirements
  • Form G: Zoning and Land Use Requirements
  • Common Errors Encountered When Completing Permits
• Discharge Permits
  • Discharge of Treated Ground Water from Oil Contaminated Ground Water Sources to Surface or Ground Waters of the State
    • Fact Sheet
    • Notice of Intent
    • Permit Language
    • Common Errors Encountered When Completing Permits
  • Discharge of Storm Water and Hydrostatic Test Water From Oil Terminals to Surface or Ground Waters of the State
    • Fact Sheet
      • EPA Sector Guidance Fact Sheet for Sector P: Motor Freight Transportation Facilities, Passenger Transportation Facilities, Petroleum Bulk Oil Stations and Terminals, Rail Transportation Facilities, and United States Postal Service Transportation Facilities
    • Notice of Intent
    • Permit Language
    • Common Errors Encountered When Completing Permits   
• Oil Transfer License Information
  • Application for Oil Transfer License
  • Instructions for Completing the Oil Transfer License Fee Report   
  • Oil Transfer License Fee Report  
• Underground Storage Tanks
  • Fact Sheet
  • Tank Registration Form
  • Tank Registration Form Instructions
  • Tank Removal/Abandonment 30 Day Written Notification
  • Underground Storage Tank Technician, Remover and Inspector Certification Information
  • Underground Storage Tank Certification Application  

Solid Waste Program

• Refuse Disposal Facilities
  • Refuse Disposal Permit Application
  • 2017 Annual Solid Waste Tonnage Report Forms .pdf | .doc | .xls​
  • Groundwater Discharge Permit for Unlined Rubble Landfills
  • Notice to Applicants of Groundwater Discharge Permit for Unlined Rubble Landfills
• Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facilities
  • General Permit Application - Notice of Intent (NOI)
  • Individual Permit Application 
  • Annual Report Form

Resource Management Program

• Animal Feeding Operations (AFO)
  • Information on AFO permits, including the NOI for General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations (GD Permit MDG01, 14AF), can be found on the Department's AFO (CAFO/MAFO) Information Page web page.
• Composting
• Information on composting permits, including the GCFP Notice of Intent, can be found on the Department's Organics Diversion and Composting web page.
• Scrap Tire Licenses and Approvals
  • Scrap Tire Hauler License Application 
  • General Scrap Tire Collection Facility License
  • Primary Scrap Tire Collection Facility License Application​
  • Secondary Scrap Tire Collection Facility License
  • Scrap Tire Recycler License Application
  • Tire Derived Fuel or Substitute Fuel Facility Approval
  • Scrap Tire Solid Waste Acceptance Facility Approval Application
  • Semi-Annual Scrap Tire Processing Facility Report
  • Semi-Annual Scrap Tire Hauler Report
  • Semi-Annual Scrap Tire Report for Businesses that Collect and Haul Their Own Scrap Tires
  • Semi-Annual Scrap Tire Collection Facility Report​
• Sewage Sludge Utilization
  • Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit Application
  • General Instructions for Completing the Application & Required Forms
• Sewage Sludge Utilization Report Forms
• Sewage Sludge Utilization (SSU) Permit Annual Report
• Sewage Sludge Utilization 2017 Annual Generators Report Form
• Analysis Report  Word (non-fillable) | Word (fillable​)

Technical Services and Operations Program

• EPA Identification Number (Hazardous Waste Generator ID)
  • EPA Form 8700-12: RCRA Subtitle C Site Identification Form 
  • EPA Form 8700-23: RCRA Hazardous Waste Permit Application - Part A
    NOTE:  These EPA Forms must be submitted to the Maryland Department of the Environment.
• Controlled Hazardous Substances Transportation
  • Guidelines for Transportation of Controlled Hazardous Substances
  • Instructions for Electronic Applications_ New or Renewal
  • Instructions for Electronic Applications_Additional
  • Payment Form for CHS Hauler Certification
  • Application for Certification as a Controlled Hazardous Substance Hauler
  • Application for Controlled Hazardous Substance Vehicle Certification
  • Checklist for New or Renewal Application
  • Checklist for Additional Application
• Medical Waste Transportation
  • Guidelines for Transportation of Special Medical Waste
  • Instructions for Electronic Applications_New or Renewal
  • Instructions for Electronic Applications_Additional
  • Payment Form for SMW Hauler Certification
  • Application for Certification as a Special Medical Waste Hauler
  • Application for Special Medical Waste Vehicle Certification
  • Checklist for New or Renewal SMW Application
  • Checklist for Additional SMW Application
  • Sample of SMW Surety Bond
• Special Medical Waste ID Number (Generator ID)
  • Special Medical Waste ID Number Application ​​​