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Public Participation Opportunities

Permits subject to public review (APA Permits) go through several steps during the permitting process. The first step is the opportunity for concerned citizens to request an Informational Meeting, which would be held early in the permit application review, prior to an in-depth technical review. It provides the public an occasion to learn about proposed projects and ask questions of the applicant. The second opportunity to take part in the permit issuance process for Permits to Construct is during the Comments and Public Hearing stage, which is offered once the Department has reached a tentative determination. At this time, concerned citizens may submit written comments or request a Public Hearing to offer public comments that will be considered by the Department when rendering a Final Determination whether or issue or deny the permit.

Alternate Public Review Procedures for Certain Sources Subject to New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) Sources

House Bill 95, which took effect on October 1, 2013, established an alternate public review procedure for sources subject to public review only because they trigger EPA's New Source Performance Standards (NSPS). Examples include: engines that are not emergency generators, small combined heat and power facilities, peak shavers, and boilers less than 50 MMbtu/hr that are not covered under an Air Quality General Permit to Construct.

Please submit comments to the Department  to the attention of: Ms. Shannon Heafey, Air Permitting Public Participation Coordinator, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 720, Baltimore, MD 21230, or by email:  shannon.heafey@maryland.gov.  Please call 410-537-4433 with any questions.

These construction projects are below:

Applicant Name
  
Project
Deadline to Submit Comments
  
University of Maryland Medical Center
Installation of one (1) nstural gas fired combined heat and power (CHP) unit rated at 2682HP.  The proposed installation will be located at the University of maryland Capitol Region Medical Center, 901 Harry S. Truman Boulevard, Largo, MD 20774
8/16/2019
Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission -  Piscataway RRF
Installation of a bio-energy facility consisting of three (3) natural-gas fired internal combustion engines (ICE), three (3) natural-gas fired boilers, one (1) biogas/natural-gas fired enclosed flare, and one (1) natural-gas fired air handling unit for comfort heating.The proposed installation will be located at 11 West Farmington Road, Accokeek, MD 20607.
8/16/2019
United States Coast Guard Yard
 Air Quality for the installation of the following fuel burning equipment: One (1) 1.063 MW (1,468 Bhp) GE Jenbacher dual (natural gas/landfill gas) fired, spark ignition IC engine/generator. The proposed installation shall be an in-kind replacement of an existing unit (Unit # 2; Reg. No. -9-0890) located at U.S. Coast Guard Yard Baltimore, 2401 Hawkins Point Rd, Curtis Bay, Maryland 21226.
7/26/2019
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Opportunities to Request an Informational Meeting or Public Hearing

Permits subject to public review go through several steps where public input is invited. The first step is an opportunity to request an Informational Meeting, which is held early in the process, prior to a technical review of the application. The second opportunity is the Comments and Public Hearing stage which is offered once the Department has reached a tentative determination on the issuance of the construction permit. See list below:​

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Applicant Name
  
Project
Deadline to Request Meeting or Hearing
  
Deadline to Submit Comments
  
Docket Location
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Scheduled Informational Meetings and Public Hearings for Permits to Construct

Certain types of installations known as APA (Administrative Procedures Act) Permits call for public review. Please contact Shannon Heafey, Public Participation Coordinator, at 410-537-4433 or shannon.heafey@maryland.gov for additional information on these meetings and hearings, including inclement weather rescheduling, or to add your name to an Interested Parties List. The scheduled Informational Meetings and Hearings are listed below:​

Applicant Name
  
Project
Meeting Date
  
Meeting Location
Docket Location
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Montgomery Scrap Corporation
Installation of one (1) replacement natural-gas or propane fired metal reclamation furnace (secondary aluminum sweat furnace) rated at 5MMbtu per hour heat input.  The installation will be located at 15000 Southlawn Lane, Rockville, MD 20850.
8/21/2019 6:30 PM
The Informational Meeting will be held at the Stella Werner Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue, 7th Floor meeting room, Rockville, MD 20850.

Please note: guests will need to enter the building via the Auditorium entrance located adjacent to the garage.
The Docket, # 03-19, can be viewed at the Rockville Memorial Library, 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville, MD 20850, and at MDE Headquarters
Arlington Crematory, Inc.
Permit to Construct Application for the installation of one human crematory to be located at 2313 51st Place, Hyattsville, MD 20785.
4/24/2019 6:30 PM
The Informational Meeting will be held at the Cheverly Community Center, 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, MD 20785.
The Docket may be viewed at the Hyattsville Branch Library, 6502 America Boulevard, Hyattsville, MD 20782,  and at MDE Headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore MD, 21230.  Ask for Docket #15-18
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Arlington Crematory
Installation of one (1) human crematory.  The proposed installation will be located at 2313 51st Place, Hyattsville, MD 20781.
8/29/2019 7:00 PM
The Public Hearing will be held at the Cheverly Community Center located at 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, MD 20785.
The Docket may be reviewed at the Hyattsville Branch Library located at 6502 America Boulevard, Hyattsville, MD 20781.  Please ask for Docket #15-18, or Arlington Crematory at the information desk.  The Docket may also be reviewed at MDE headquarters, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230.
Tolson and Associates
Installation of one concrete crushing and screening operation to be located on their property at 1451 Capitol Raceway Road, Crofton, MD 21114.
5/22/2019 7:00 PM
Nantucket Elementary School Cafeteria, 2350 Nantucket Drive, Crofton, MD 21114
The docket may be viewed at the Crofton Community Library located at 1681 Riedel Road, Crofton, MD 21114. Please ask for Docket # 18-18.  A copy of the docket may also be reviewed at MDE Headquarters.
Joseph Smith and Sons
Installation of the following processes: screening operations, aluminum processing, mill process, water media separation process and auxiliary equipment to be located at 1511 S. Street and 2001 Kenilworth Avenue, Capitol Heights, MD 20743.
5/15/2019 7:00 PM
Cheverly Community Center, 6401 Forest Road, Cheverly, MD 20785.
The docket is located at the Fairmount Heights Branch of the Prince George's County Library, 5904 Kolb Street, Fairmount Heights, MD 20743.  Please ask for docket # 05-18. A copy of the docket may also be reviewed at MDE Headquarters.

Final Determinations for APA Permits to Construct

The last part of the permit issuance process for APA construction permits is when the Department reaches a final determination on the issuance of a permit. If the Department determines that a proposed permit can be issued, Citizens have 30 days from the issuance of the permit to object. The objection must be filed in the county where the proposed project will be located. The list of Final Determinations are listed below:​

Company Name
  
Date of Issuance
  
Morgan Creek Land Holdings, LLC/ Gillespie7/16/2019
Complete Recycling Group5/22/2019
Center Point Terminal Company LLC5/20/2019
Agape Pet Services5/3/2019
Lee Funeral Home4/3/2019
Belle Grove Corporation3/25/2019
Beechwood Coal- Carlos Surface Mine3/19/2019
Beechwood Coal- Cabin Run3/19/2019
Roebuck Printing3/6/2019
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