Electronically Accepted Permit Applications

Air and Radiation

Air Quality General Permits to Construct (A scanned version can be accepted via email to begin the process, but most are mailed hard copy with the fee payment directly to our Fiscal Services P.O. Box for processing. An applicant is covered as long as they submit the fee with the application for a general permit. We cannot take credit card payments for permit application fees, so it must be sent by check with the application in the mail to our P.O. Box to be immediately covered.)
Air Quality Standard Permits to Construct (A scanned, signed version can be accepted via email to begin the log-in process, but we request a hard copy to follow in the mail for our records.)
Air Quality State Permits to Operate (A scanned, signed version can be accepted via email to begin the log-in process, but we request a hard copy to follow in the mail for our records.)
Title V - Part 70 Operating Permits (A scanned, signed version can be accepted via email to begin the log-in process, but we request a hard copy to follow in the mail for our records.)

X-Ray Application Forms including Radiation Machine Facility Registration and Renewal, Radiation Machine Certification, and State Licensed Private Inspector and Service Provider Applications (Dedicated email address allows facilities to submit their documentation. Payment for new facilities must be submitted directly to Fiscal Services. Renewal licenses have the option of paying via credit card or submitting fee payment directly to Fiscal Services.)
Radioactive Materials Licenses including Reciprocity and General Licenses (Dedicated email address allows facilities to submit their documentation. Payment for new facilities must be submitted directly to Fiscal Services. Renewal licenses have the option of paying via credit card or submitting fee payment directly to Fiscal Services.)

Oil Operations Permits (Email but signed hardcopy still needed)
General and Individual Discharge Permits (Email but signed hardcopy still needed)

Hazardous Materials Permits (Email but signed hardcopy still needed)
Scrap Tire License Applications (Email but attach a pdf or photo or other media)
Composting Permits (Email)
ECycling Manufacturers Registration (Email)
General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations (the AFO program issues this permit so applications are not received, but the following plans are submitted by those either intending to be covered by the permit or those that already have permit coverage - Notice of Intent, Comprehensive Nutrient Management Plan, Nutrient Management Plan, and Conservation Plans are accepted by email
Sewage Sludge Utilization Permits (Email)

Refuse Disposal Facilities and Natural Wood Waste Recycling Facilities - Renewals may be emailed, but new solid waste facility applicants must submit multiple complete hard copy applications for distribution by MDE to various other state, federal and local government entities. However, new facility applicants may email copies of plans and operation manuals for MDE review and comment. (Note: If attachments are too large for email, the program can download the applicant's attachments if sent a link to encrypted Dropbox or some other similar site.)

The Minerals, Oil and Gas Division does not accept new permit or license applications electronically; the Bureau of Mines in Frostburg does not accept any electronic permit applications
Surface Mining License, Gas Storage Well Permit (Email for renewals only)

Lead Paint Rental Unit Registration and Renewal may be completed electronically in the Online Lead Rental Registry.

Stormwater management and Erosion and Sediment control plans for State and Federal Projects(Approvals) - There is no permit application for State and federal projects. However, the procedures for the plan approval process may be found here.
Dam Safety Permits after formal Joint Permit Application (JPA) process (Applications) - Applications are accepted through the formal JPA through the Wetlands and Waterways Program. However, additional supporting information may be submitted using the following email address: mde.dampermits@maryland.gov.
MS4 Phase I and Phase II Permits (Applications) - The MS4 Phase I permits do not have an electronic application process. Applications for new permits are accepted as part of the fourth year annual report (i.e., once every four years). The notices of intent (NOI) to comply with the Phase II permits and the procedures for submitting them to the Department may be found here.

Water and Sewer Amendments (Requests and Approvals) - The law requires Counties and Baltimore City to send paper copies. These amendments are housed at the county level and on their websites.
Water Quality Trading (Applications) - Water Quality Trading is registered through the Maryland Department of the Environment or Maryland Department of Agriculture depending on the source of the credit. (Email)

Water Appropriation and Use Permits (Applications and Approvals) - Email forms to water.supply@maryland.gov
Lead testing in schools for waivers and deferrals. (Applications and Approvals) - Email forms to reporting.leadschoolwater@maryland.gov
Lab Certifications - Email forms to water.supply@maryland.gov
- Renewals for in-state labs (Applications and Approvals)
- Renewals for out-state labs (Applications and Approvals)
- Initial Certification (Applications and Approvals)

Permit Issuance for all Tidal general licenses, Nontidal Wetlands authorizations, and Waterway Construction Permits, as well as Water Quality Certification and Coastal Consistency Determination approvals - Permits are currently issued using the TEMPO database system, signed, then mailed or e-mailed. Applications for Tidal licenses, Nontidal permits, and Waterway Construction permits are available from the Wetlands and Waterways Program website.
ECollaboration Pilot (started May 2020) - electronic Joint Permit Application (JPA) application submission, MDE, ACOE and IRT (DNR, MHT, CAC) application review and MDE permit issuance capability for all Tidal general licenses, Nontidal Wetlands authorizations, and Waterway Construction Permits (MDOT/SHA and MDTA are Pilot applicants) - Once the Pilot period is completed, it is anticipated that the next steps for the Ecollaboration System will be to begin to accept some applications electronically for non-fee-based permits handled by the Wetlands and Waterways Program. When the ECollaboration system becomes actively deployed for wider use, there will be a login link available from the ECollaboration Search Portal web page.
Electronic Report and Recommendation (R&R) to the Board of Public Works (BPW) - An R&R is forwarded to the BPW for their final determination as to issuance of a Wetlands License.

NPDES Construction Stormwater General Permit - Entire Process is electronic through an online ePermit database interface including submission of application and issuance of registration.
Other NPDES Permits (Industrial and Municipal Permits) - While an electronic document version of the application can be submitted to MDE to start the process (i.e. a pdf of a signed application form via email), MDE cannot issue the permit without a formal signed original hard copy.
State Issued Permits such as groundwater permits - Electronic submission of permit application is accepted (i.e. a pdf of a signed application form via email).