Air & Radiation Regulations in Development
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Below is a list of air regulations which are in the process of being developed, reviewed, or revised by the Department. Notices of stakeholder meetings and associated materials may be found here .
Last modified 06/23/2025
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Program | Mobile Sources Control Program | Regulation Title | Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus | Purpose | The purpose of this action is to add a new Chapter to incorporate by reference California's Heavy-Duty Low NOx Omnibus regulation in Maryland. | COMAR | TBD | Relevant Statutory Deadline | NA | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development |
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Program | Air Quality Planning | Regulation Title | Fugitive Dust Standards | Purpose | New Regulations to Control Particulate Matter from Coal Handling, Shipment, and Storage Facilities | COMAR | TBD | Relevant Statutory Deadline | N/A | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development |
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Program | Climate Change Program/Air Quality Planning Program | Regulation Title | Zero-Emission Heating Equipment Standard | Purpose | New regulation to set NOx and GHG emissions standards for residential-scale space and water heating equipment manufactured for installation in Maryland | COMAR | TBD | Relevant Statutory Deadline | | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development |
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Program | Climate Change | Regulation Title | Clean Heat Standard | Purpose | New regulation for a market-based performance standard on heating fuel providers to reduce GHG emissions from the buildings sector | COMAR | TBD | Relevant Statutory Deadline | | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development |
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Program | Mobile Sources Control Program | Regulation Title | Anti-Tampering to Motor Vehicle Emission Control Devices | Purpose | Amendments to include definitions and provide clarification to record-keeping requirements for vehicle dealers | COMAR | 26.11.20.02 | Relevant Statutory Deadline | | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development. Anticipate presenting to AQCAC in September 2025. |
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Program | Air Quality Planning | Regulation Title | Consumer Products | Purpose | Amendments to include updates from the Ozone Transport Commission’s (OTC) Phase V Model Rule | COMAR | 26.11.32 | Relevant Statutory Deadline | | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development. Anticipate presenting to AQCAC in December 2025. |
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Program | Air Quality Planning | Regulation Title | Air Quality Controls at Gasoline Dispensing Facilities | Purpose | New regulation to establish vapor controls using alternate hoses, nozzles, and/or vapor processors | COMAR | 26.11.24.01, 26.11.24.02, 26.11.24.10 | Relevant Statutory Deadline | | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development. Anticipate presenting to AQCAC in December 2025. |
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Program | Radiological Health Program | Regulation Title | State Radiation Control Fund Amendment | Purpose | Amendments to 26.12.03 Update fee tables to current year and include the required Consumer Price Index | COMAR | 26.12.03 | Relevant Statutory Deadline | | Target Effective Date | TBD | Status | Under Development |
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Number of Air Regulations in Development :8 |