The Oil Control Program (OCP) has highly trained staff to help owners and operators ensure that their aboveground storage tank (AST) systems are in compliance with State regulations through the review of permit applications and associated documents, the review of work plans for AST installations and removals, and site inspections.
All regulated ASTs are required to have proper venting and at least monthly visual inspections. Additional requirements for regulated ASTs can be found in COMAR 26.10.01.10, 26.10.17, and 26.10.18.
AST system fact sheets and other guidance documents can be found here.
Application forms for all permits issued by the OCP as well as AST System Registration forms can be found on the Land Permits page.
Permits in the Pipeline: Below is a list of pending permits issued by the Oil Control Program. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these permit's issuance, please contact the Oil Control Program at 410-537-3442 or by email at [email protected].
June 30, 2026 - Oil delivery permit 2024-OPT-4945 to Schuster Concrete Ready-Mix LLC for the facility at 10782 Guilford Road, Jessup, Maryland 20794. Comment period end date: July 14, 2026
June 30, 2026 - Oil delivery permit 2026-OPT-33534 to Orndorff & Spaid, Inc. for the facility at 11722 Old Baltimore Pike, Beltsville, Maryland 20705. Comment period end date: July 14, 2026
July 2, 2026 - Oil delivery permit 2025-OPT-2625 to Robert L. Benjamin, Inc. for the facility at 19 Rolling Mill Lane, North East, Maryland 21901. Comment period end date: July 16, 2026
July 7, 2026 - Oil Operations Permit 2025-OPT-2632 to The Rukert Terminals Corporation, for the facility at 2021 South Clinton Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224. Comment period end date: July 21, 2026
July 7, 2026 - Oil Operations Permit 2025-OPT-20128 to Mid-Atlantic Baking Company, LLC, for the facility at 3800 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21236. Comment period end date: July 21, 2026
July 7, 2026 - Oil Operations Permit 2026-OPT-6781 to Taylor Oil Company, for the facility at 37 Thomas Avenue, Brooklyn Park, Maryland 21225. Comment period end date: July 21, 2026
July 7, 2026 - Oil Operations Permit 2024-OPT-4523 to Tri Gas & Oil Company, for the facility at 3941 Federalsburg Highway, Federalsburg, Maryland 21632. Comment period end date: July 21, 2026
July 7, 2026 - Oil Operations Permit 2024-OPT-2681 to ACS Supply, LLC, for the facility at 177 South Burhans Boulevard, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740. Comment period end date: July 21, 2026
AST Registration
Facilities with more than 2,500 gallons of aboveground aggregate oil storage capacity are required to register all AST systems with OCP in accordance with COMAR 26.10.01.10.
Additional information and associated forms are available on the Fact Sheets, Publications and Reports webpage.
Note that a facility that is required to receive an Oil Operations Permit (see below) does not also have to submit an AST Registration.
Oil Operations Permits
An owner, operator, or a person in charge of an oil storage facility or oil handling facility that meets one or more of the following conditions must apply for and obtain an Individual Oil Operations Permit (
COMAR 26.10.01.09).
- An aboveground aggregate oil storage capacity of 10,000 gallons or greater.
- A marina with an AST system that is part of a motor fuel dispensing facility.
- An aboveground aggregate used oil storage capacity of 1,000 gallons or greater.
- The delivery or transfer of oil -
- Using a truck tank or transport with a cargo tank capacity of 500 gallons or greater, and
- To or from any point within the State, including deliveries from out-of-State facilities.
- A loading/unloading rack or transfer area used in the transfer of oil to or from a truck tank, transport, or tank car (i.e., rail car).
- An oil-contaminated soil facility.
- The facility solidifies/stabilizes oil sludge, oil refuse, or oil mixed with other waste.
Individual Oil Operations Permit types:
- Oil Storage, transfer, and delivery ("OPT") / ("OPV")
- Delivery from outside the State (for companies with no facilities within Maryland) ("OPV")
- Oil-contaminated soil storage and treatment ("OPS")
- Solidification of oil sludge, refuse, and/or oil mixed with other wastes ("OPX")
These types of permits do not have a fee.
NPDES Permit Types
- NPDES General Discharge Permits:
- Discharge of treated oil contaminated groundwater to surface or ground waters of the State ("OGR")
- Discharge of storm water and hydrostatic test water from oil terminals to surface or ground waters of the State ("OGT")
There is a one-time application fee of $120.00 to be paid with the Notice of Intent submission.
- NPDES Individual Discharge Permits:
- Discharge of storm water and hydrostatic test water from large oil terminals to surface or ground waters of the State ("ODS")
There is an application fee calculated based on the facility specifics.
Bulk Oil Imports
For companies that import bulk oil products into Maryland, please visit the Oil Transportation Licenses and Permits page for more details.
For Further Information
Oil Control Program
(410) 537-3442; (800) 633-6101 x3442
To Report Oil Spills Call (Available 24 hours a day)
1-866-633-4686
