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MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
​WATER AND SCIENCE ADMINISTRATION
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Notice of Application for State Wetland Licenses, Private Wetland Permits, Nontidal​ Wetlands and Waterways Permits and/or Water Quality Certification and the Opportunity to Provide Written Comment or Request an Informational Hearing

 

June 1, 2023

 
The Water and Science Administration has received the applications listed below. ​
A prel​iminary review has indicated that the listed projects may be subject to the opportunity for a public hearing once the application is substantially complete.  Projects may be significantly altered during the review process.  The applications and related information are available for inspection and copying.  You may also request written notice of any hearing opportunity by having your name placed on the interested persons list for each project in which you are interested.  To inspect the file or to have your name placed on the interested persons list, contact the assigned division at the telephone number indicated below no later than July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted in the Public Notice.
 
 

Wetlands and Waterways Protection Program
- (410) 537-3837


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Nontidal Wetlands Division - (410) 537-3456

 
 
Harford County
 

202360198/23-NT-0023: HARFORD COUNTY DEPT. OF PUBLIC WORKS, 3334 Abingdon Road Abingdon, Maryland 21009, has applied to install public water sewer pipes to connect 79 existing Harford County residential properties that are currently hooked-up to failing private septic systems. Three subdivisions located between Belair Road, Whitaker Mill Road, and Old Joppa Road will benefit from this new utility connection: Woodridge Manor, Woodsyde, and Joppa Hills in Fallston, Maryland. The project will permanently impact 4,863 square feet of the 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer to a Use IV waterway (Winters Run), in addition to temporarily impacting 642 square feet of emergent nontidal wetland, 234 square feet of a perennial stream and 270 square feet of an intermittent Use IV stream (Winters Run). Written comments, requests for a public informational hearing and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by June 30, 2023 to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Louis Parnes, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Baltimore, MD 21230 or at louis.parnes@maryland.gov or 410-537-3786. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.23.02 for information regarding the application process. ​

 
Washington County
 

202261880/22-NT-3260: KRJ, LLC., 1311 Lees Lane, Keedysville, Maryland 21758, has applied to construct storm drain outfalls associated with a residential development. The project will permanently impact 4,532 square feet of 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer. The project is proposed adjacent to Hamilton Run (Use IV). The project is located at the end of Haven Road in Washington County. Written comments, requests for a public informational hearing and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by July 1, 2023 to the Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Matthew Radcliffe, 160 South Water Street, Frostburg, MD 21532 or at Matt.Radcliffe@maryland.gov or 301-689-1492. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.23.02 for information regarding the application process. ​

 
Wicomico County (Notice date: May 1, 2023)
 

202162246/21-NT-2114/23-WQC-0014: WICOMICO REGIONAL AIRPORT, 5485 Airport Terminal Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21804, has applied to make improvements to the existing airport, which includes extending Runway 32, removing airspace obstructions, and upgrading airport facilities and infrastructure. These activities will permanently impact 211,482 square feet (4.85 acres) of emergent nontidal wetlands, 245,635 square feet (5.64 acres) of forested nontidal wetlands, and 852,981 square feet (19.58 acres) of the 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer as well as to permanently convert 595,703 square feet (13.68 acres) of forested nontidal wetlands to emergent nontidal wetlands. Mitigation will be required for all permanent nontidal wetland impacts and conversion. The Applicant has proposed to satisfy mitigation through an offsite permittee responsible mitigation site and purchase of credit from the Maple Dam Mitigation Bank. A virtual public informational hearing has been scheduled for the referenced project on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. The hearing will begin at 7:00 P.M. and end no later than 9:00 P.M. To participate in the public informational hearing, please use the following link, meet.google.com/jdv-xegc-yxc or dial 1-507-591-1127, PIN: ‪155 141 390‬#. Written comments and requests to be included on the interested persons list may be sent by July 12, 2023 to Mieko Camp at mieko.camp@maryland.gov or 443-717-0951. Any further notices concerning actions on the application will be provided only by mail to those persons on the interested persons list. Please refer to Subsection 5-907 of the Annotated Code of Maryland or the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.23.02 for information regarding the application process. ​

 
 
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Tidal Wetlands Division - (410) 537-3571

 
 
Anne Arundel County
 

202062123/20-WL-1532 (R2): PODICKORY POINT LLC, c/o Peter Clark, 2116 Bayfront Terrace, Annapolis, Maryland 21409 has applied to reconfigure the marina piers, replace erosion control structures, dredge, and use the dredged material, where appropriate, to nourish the marina beach. Remove all existing pier structures including mooring piles, and replace in-kind a 309-foot long by 40-inches wide timber jetty, a 118-foot long by 8-foot wide fixed pier with four existing 40-foot long by 5-foot wide fixed finger piers, and eight lifts, all within a maximum of 118 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Realign a 77-foot long by 10-foot wide fixed pier with a wavescreen all within a maximum of 240 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. At Dock A: Construct a 186-foot long by 8-foot wide floating pier with a 20-foot long by 4-foot wide gangway, a 83-foot long by 8-feet wide floating platform, five 40-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger piers, five 35-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger piers, one 50-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger pier, and one 45-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger pier, all within a maximum of 244 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. At Dock B: Construct a 236-foot long by 8-foot wide floating pier with a 20-foot long by 4-foot wide gangway, a 98-foot long by 8-foot wide “T” head platform, five 45-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger piers, and five 40-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger piers, all within a maximum of 244 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. At Dock C: Construct a 283-foot long by 8-foot wide floating pier with two 20-foot long by 4-foot wide gangways, and seven 50-feet long by 7-feet wide floating finger piers, all within a maximum of 58 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Straighten the approximately 70 feet channelward end of a pier extending a maximum of 250 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Construct three 30-foot long by 4-foot wide fixed finger piers with six lifts, each within a maximum of 30 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Replace in-kind a 118-foot long by 8-foot wide fixed pier with four 40-foot long by 5-foot wide finger piers, and eight lifts; newly construct four 30-foot long by 4-foot wide fixed finger piers and seven lifts, all within a maximum of 118 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Construct a 87-foot long by 8-foot wide floating pier with a 20-foot long by 4-foot wide gangway, four 20-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger piers all within a maximum of 87 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Construct a 62-foot long by 8-foot wide floating pier with a 20-foot long by 4-foot wide gangway, three 20-feet long by 4-feet wide floating finger piers all within a maximum of 62 feet channelward of the mean high water line at an existing bulkhead. Construct and backfill 1100 linear feet of replacement timber bulkhead within a maximum of 18 inches channelward of a deteriorated bulkhead. Mechanically maintenance dredge a 800-foot long by 50-foot wide marina entrance channel and the 3.4 acre (148,104 square feet) marina basin to a depth of 6 feet at mean low water. Emplace 500 cubic yards of beach nourishment along 170 feet of shoreline approximately 50 feet landward of the mean high water line. Transport approximately 2000 cubic yards of mechanically dredged material to the Westport Reclamation Services, dredge material placement site located at 4944 Sands Road, Lothian, MD 20711 or to deposit 500 cubic yards as beach nourishment at the marina beach and provide for the periodic dredging for six years. The purpose of the project is to improve safety, navigation and the beach. The proposed project is located within the tidal waters on the Podickery Cove and the Chesapeake Bay in Anne Arundel County. For more information, please contact Melissa McCanna at Melissa.mccanna@maryland.gov or at 410-537-4053.

 
 

202360510/23-WL-0314: OYSTER HARBOR CITIZENS ASSOCIATION, at 1239 Washington Dr., Annapolis, Maryland 21403 has applied to hydraulically maintenance dredge a 522-foot long by 30-foot wide area to a depth of 5.5 feet at mean low water; and to deposit approximately 400 cubic yards of dredged material on the adjacent community beach; and to provide for periodic maintenance dredging for six years. The purpose of this project is to improve navigable access and reclaim historic beach. The proposed project is located within the tidal waters of Oyster Creek at the Oyster Creek entrance channel, Annapolis, MD 21403. For more information, please contact Mel Throckmorton at mel.throckmorton@maryland.gov or at 410-375-2803.

 
 
Baltimore City
 

202262098/22-WL-1329/23-WQC-0021: NORCUR, INC. and MCLEAN CONTRACTING COMPANY, 6700 McLean Way, Glen Burnie, Maryland 21060 has applied for improvements to their Curtis Bay facility located at 2001 Benhill Ave., in Baltimore. They propose to construct 1,164 linear feet of bulkhead, which includes 606 linear feet of replacement bulkhead 18 inches channelward of an existing bulkhead and 558 linear feet of bulkhead constructed 18 inches channelward of an existing relieving platform, and filling the 3800 square foot area (.87 acres) with up to 24,000 cubic yards of clean fill. Mitigation will be required for the filling of tidal open water and will be provided through the construction of a proposed reef. The applicant also proposes the construction of a 245 foot long by 31-foot wide temporary trestle. The purpose of this project is to provide necessary improvements to the yard in Curtis Bay for marine contracting operations. A water quality certification, 23-WQC-0021, has been requested. For more information contact Matt Wallach at matthew.wallach@maryland.gov or 410-537-3527.

 
 
Calvert County
 

202161274/21-WL-0896: Public Notice Description: WINDWARD HARBOUR HOA, Ruxton Road, Solomons Island, Maryland, 20688, have applied to 1) Emplace 185 feet of stone revetment within a maximum of 8 feet channelward of the mean high water line; 2) Emplace 280 feet of stone revetment within a maximum of 8 feet channelward of the mean high water line; 3) Emplace 310 feet of low profile stone marsh edging within a maximum of the marsh-open water interface; 4) To mechanically maintenance dredge an approximate 118-foot long by 30-foot wide area and an approximate 70-foot long by 30-foot wide area to the maximum depth of -6.0 feet mean low water (MLW). The total area to be dredged is approximately 5,640 square feet which will result in approximately 459 cubic yards of material to be deposited at an approved dredged material placement site located at Reds, LLC, 3625 Adelina Road, Prince Frederick, MD, 20657. The purpose of the project is to control shore erosion and improve navigable access. The project is located on Mill Creek adjacent to Ruxton Road at Windward Harbour HOA, Solomons in Calvert County. For more information, please contact Justin Bereznak at Justin.Bereznak@maryland.gov or 410-537-3782.

 
 

202360304/23-WP-0184: Public Notice Description: FLAG HARBOR, LLC, 1565 Flag Harbor Blvd., St. Leonard, Maryland 20685, have applied to 1) Remove 15.5 linear feet of existing vinyl bulkhead; 2) Construct a 12.5-foot wide by 27-foot long boat ramp extending a maximum of 27-feet channelward of the mean high water line; 3) Construct two 3-foot wide by 27-foot long timber wing walls within a maximum of 27 feet channelward of the mean high water line. The project is located on Calvert Beach Run at 1565 Flag Harbor Blvd., St. Leonard, Calvert County. The purpose of the project is to improve navigable access. For more information, please contact Justin Bereznak at Justin.Bereznak@maryland.gov or 410-537-3782.

 
 
Dorchester County
 

202260107/22-WL-0051: 638 TAYLORS ISLAND ROAD, LLC, c/o John Butz, 638 Taylor Island Road, Taylors Island, Maryland 21669 has applied to install 4 mooring piles to dock a 50-foot long by 14-foot wide barge and install a 40-foot long by 12-foot wide access ramp from uplands to the barge all within a mximum of 85 feet channelward of the mean high water line. The ramp and barge will potentially impact 895 square feet of submerged aquatic vegetation habitat. 5,370 square feet of on-site marsh establishment is proposed for mitigation. The purpose of this project is to provide an access point for loading and unloading larger barges servicing dredging and restoration projects which will dock at the channelward end of the mooring piles. This project is located on Slaughter Creek at 638 Taylors Island Road, Taylors Island, Dorchester County, Maryland. For more information, contact Mary Phipps-Dickerson at mary.phipps-dickerson@maryland.gov or (443) 509-0797.

 
 
Harford County
 

202061944/20-WL-1494: FLYING POINT MARINA, 324 Flying Point Rd, Edgewood, Maryland 21040 has applied to clarify and reauthorize the following structures that appeared in a previous authorization: 201-foot and 9-inch replacement bulkhead 18-inches channelward of the mean high water line around an existing jetty, 242-foot long by 8-foot wide pier with a 10-foot section tapering out to 16-feet and 9-inches where it meets the bulkhead; extending 242 channelward of the bulkhead. The applicant also has applied to hydraulically maintenance dredge a previously dredged marina basin and entrance channel to the following sections: Section A (entrance channel): 8,476 square feet, Section B (around the T-head pier): 73,180 square feet, Sections C, D, E (the original marina basin): 133,511 square feet. All areas total 215,167 square feet (4.93 acres) and will be dredged to a depth of 4.5 feet at mean low water. Approximately 11,650 cubic yards of dredged material will be transported by hydraulic pipeline to the Bush River Dredged Material Placement Site at Fords Lane, Perryman, Harford County, Maryland 21001. The applicant also proposes the construction of a 182 foot long segmented breakwater containing an 87-foot long by 11-foot wide segment and a 95-foot long by 11-foot wide segment. On the main “T head” pier, the applicant proposes to install 12, 60-foot long by 6-foot wide floating finger piers, that includes 14-foot long by 3-foot wide gangways; and three 60-foot long by 6-foot wide floating piers that includes 12-foot long by 3-foot wide gangways. There will be total of 26 new mooring piles. One finger pier will also contain a 62-foot long by 13-foot wide floating jet ski dock to accommodate 12 jet skis. On the T-head platform, the applicant proposes an 18-foot long by 8-foot wide covering over the gas pump area and an 8-foot long by 8-foot wide covering over the pump out area. Each covering will be 12 feet above the pier decking. Around the island, the applicant will install a 50-foot long by 5-foot wide floating parallel pier and a 100-foot long by 5-foot wide floating parallel pier, two 30-foot long by 6-foot wide finger piers with associated 10-foot long by 3-foot wide gangways, two mooring piles, and a lift with associated piles. Near the main building, the applicant proposes mooring two 40-foot long by 6-foot wide floating work platforms. In the original marina basin area, the applicant proposes 640 linear feet of replacement bulkhead 18 inches channelward of an existing bulkhead. The applicant also proposes six 4-pile dolphin channel markers. The purpose of the project is for upgrades at an existing marina that include improved capacity, improved navigation, and shore erosion control. A water quality certification, 23-WQC-0010 has also been requested. For more information contact Matt Wallach at matthew.wallach@maryland.gov or at 410-537-3527.

 
 
Talbot County
 

202261870/22-WL-1197: FERRY COVE PROJECT LLC, 21770 Lowes Wharf Rd, Sherwood, Maryland 21665, has applied to deploy and plant 370,000 square feet of man-made, shell-like material with oyster spat attached within the Chesapeake Bay near the Ferry Cove hatchery location. The shell material will extend a maximum 3 inches from the substrate and up to 150 bushels of shell-like material will be used. The water depths range from 8 to 10 feet below mean low water. The purpose of the project is to determine the shell’s properties and viability during transport, planting, and collection using traditional oyster gear. The proposed project is located within the tidal waters of the Chesapeake Bay approximately 700 feet Northeast of Jefferson Island, Sherwood, MD, 21665. For more information, please contact Michaela Harrington at michaela.harrington@maryland.gov or 410-537-4182.

 
 
Wicomico County
 

202262120/22-WL-1349: 22-WP-1368 DELMARVA POWER AND LIGHT, 401 Eagle Run Road, Mailstop 79NC59, Newark, Delaware 19714-9239, has applied to replace aging electrical wire along the 138 kV Circuit 6701 transmission line between existing structures 101 through 103 and extends 120 feet above the Wicomico River. The electric line will cross 1413 linear feet of state tidal wetlands and 1058 linear feet of private tidal wetlands. The wire will be placed on the structures and pulled aerially by helicopter over the river. The purpose of this project is to improve the reliability of electrical service in the area. The project is located off Riverside Drive Extended on the south side and Pemberton Drive on the north side, in Salisbury, MD. For more information, contact Mary Phipps-Dickerson at mary.phipps-dickerson@maryland.gov or (443) 509-0797.

 
 
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Water Quality Certification​ - (410) 537-3837

 
Talbot County
 

202160455/23-WQC-0018: EASTON-NEWNAM FIELD AIRPORT, 29051 Corkran Road, Easton, Maryland 21601 has requested a State Water Quality Certification for the expansion of an existing runway. The proposed runway expansion will permanently impact 824 linear feet of stream, 128,112 square feet (2.94 acres) of nontidal emergent wetlands (ditches) and 208,313 square feet (4.78 acres) of the 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer. The proposed project will temporarily impact 1,186 linear feet of stream, 75,488 square feet (1.73 acres) of nontidal emergent wetlands (ditches) and 92,994 square feet (2.13 acres) of the 25-foot nontidal wetland buffer. Required mitigation will be completed onsite. The affected waterway is Glebe Creek (Use I). The project is located at 29051 Corkran Road, Easton in Talbot County, Maryland. Written comments or requests for a public informational hearing concerning water quality issues related to this project must be received by July 1, 2023. Please provide comments to: Maryland Department of the Environment, Attn: Mieko Camp, 201 Baptist Street, Salisbury, Maryland 21801, or to mieko.camp@maryland.gov or 443-717-0951. Please refer to the Code of Maryland Regulations 26.08.02 for information regarding the Water Quality Certification application process.

 


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