Proposed Water Regulations

Proposed Actions provide the full text of proposed regulations and amendments, an estimate of the economic impact of an action on the regulated parties, the agency, other State or local agencies, and the general public. Proposed Actions also detail how the public may provide comments to an agency about a proposed regulation.

All Notices of Proposed Action are published in the Maryland Register.​​

As of 11/04/2024

Proposed regulations that are pending:
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Regulation TitleNontidal Wetland Mitigation
PurposeThese amendments to existing regulations improve options for mitigating impacts on wetlands to achieve the goal of no-net-loss of these important ecosystems and will provide consistency with the 2008 Federal Mitigation Rule.
COMAR26.23.01-26.23.05
Relevant Statutory Deadline
Public Informational and Formal Comment OpportunitiesComment period ends December 18, 2025. Public listening sessions on October 15, 23, and 30.
Other Documents
StatusAdvanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking published on September 19, 2025 for draft regulations.

Number of Proposed Water Regulations : 1