Monthly Archive:: July 2017
Hogan Administration Announces New Reforms to Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program
Governor Hogan, Mobile Sources, Press releases, Secretary Grumbles
Jul 27, 2017
MEDIA CONTACTS: Hannah Marr hannah.marr@maryland.gov Shareese Churchill (410) 974-2316 shareese.churchill@maryland.gov Hogan Administration Announces New Reforms to Vehicle Emissions Inspection Program Implements Recommendation from Governor’s Regulatory Reform Commission, Plan to Save Customers $2.25 Million Per Year ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Larry Hogan today announced regulatory reforms that will save Maryland
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For the Record – July
For the Record
Jul 26, 2017
For The Record: MDE Permits, Licenses, Certifications Applications and Issuances The following are partial lists by county of permit, license, and certification applications and issuances as well as other permitting activity at the Maryland Department of the Environment. For more information on these permits, please contact Amanda Degen at
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WBAL: Reports: Piles of Sediment Trapped Behind Conowingo Dam Reach Capacity
Conowingo Dam, News stories, Secretary Grumbles
Jul 26, 2017
CONOWINGO, Md. — Mounting scientific reports reveal piles of pollution trapped behind the Conowingo Dam have reached capacity. In a few weeks, Gov. Larry Hogan will convene a summit to examine one of the biggest environmental issues facing Maryland… Read the entire article.
WJZ: Maryland Plans Lawsuit Against EPA Under Clean Air Act
Clean Air, EPA, Governor Hogan, News stories, Secretary Grumbles
Jul 21, 2017
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Republican Gov. Larry Hogan’s administration announced plans Thursday to sue the Environmental Protection Agency, if the agency doesn’t respond to Maryland’s request to make sure power plants in neighboring states use pollution controls… Read the entire article.
Baltimore Sun: In Maryland, Rescuing Food That Might Otherwise be Wasted
News stories
Jul 19, 2017
On one end of this particular food chain are boxes of dinged-up tomatoes, spotty avocados and other perfectly edible yet rejected fruits and vegetables that pile up at the Maryland Wholesale Produce Market in Jessup. On the other end are the estimated one in four residents of Baltimore who
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Stolen construction tool containing small amounts of radioactive material recovered with no signs of damage or tampering
Press releases, Radiation, Uncategorized
Jul 07, 2017
Media contact: Jay Apperson jay.apperson@maryland.gov 410-537-3003 Stolen construction tool containing small amounts of radioactive material recovered with no signs of damage or tampering BALTIMORE (July 7, 2017) – A construction tool containing small amounts of radioactive material that was reported stolen last week from a highway project site in
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Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay, Clean Water, Drinking water, Press releases, Uncategorized, Wastewater
Jul 05, 2017
MEDIA CONTACT: Jay Apperson (410) 537-3003 jay.apperson@maryland.gov Board of Public Works approves funding for clean water and the Chesapeake Bay Grants will reduce pollution, improve drinking water and wastewater infrastructure, save energy BALTIMORE (July 5, 2017) – The Maryland Board of Public Works approved more than $92 million
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