Proposed Land and Materials Regulations with Small Business Impact

Ch. 212 (HB 1124) of 2019 - State Government - Regulations Impacting Small Businesses

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Notice - Opportunity to Comment on the Draft Revised Composting Facilities Regulations

Pursuant to Chapter 212, Acts of 2019, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) will provide an opportunity for small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other interested parties to review and comment on a draft proposal to adopt revised regulations under Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.04.11 Composting Facilities. These draft regulations are expected to impact certain small businesses that generate or facilitate the generation of compost.

Public comments for the small business review period on the draft regulations will be accepted until November 20, 2026. Please submit comments concerning the regulatory proposal via email or mail to:

Bradley Baker, Resource Management Program Manager
Land and Materials Administration
Maryland Department of the Environment
1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 610
Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1719
[email protected]

MDE will accept additional public comments during the mandatory 30-day public comment period required by state law, which begins once the proposed language is published in the Maryland Register.

Up to date as of November 4, 2026

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MDE Land & Materials Regulations

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