DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT

DEFUNCT AGENCIES

AIR MONITORING & DATA MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, merged with Air Quality Planning Program to form Air Quality Planning and Data Analysis Program on July 1, 2002.

AIR MONITORING & INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Air Monitoring and Data Management Program in Jan. 2000.

AIR QUALITY PLANNING & DATA ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Air Quality Planning and Monitoring in Aug. 2003.

AIR QUALITY PLANNING & MONITORING PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, split into Air Quality Planning Program and Air Monitoring Program in Aug. 2005.

AIR QUALITY PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, merged with Air Monitoring and Data Management Program to form Air Quality Planning and Data Analysis Program on July 1, 2002.

AMBIENT AIR MONITORING DIVISION
Under Air Quality Planning and Monitoring Program of Air and Radiation Management Administration, functions absorbed by new Air Monitoring Program in Aug. 2005.

ASBESTOS & INDUSTRIAL HYGIENE PROGRAM
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, functions absorbed by Air Quality Compliance Program in July 2004.

BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Business Operations organized as Operations in April 2003, when the Assistant Secretary for Operations became responsible for the Administrative and Employee Services Administration, and the Office of Information Management and Technology. The office was renamed Business Operations in 2004. Business Operations also oversaw the Office of Fair Practice and, from June 2004 to February 2007, the Office of Human Resources.

CAPITAL PROJECTS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Water Quality Infrastructure Program in 1996.

COMBUSTION & METALLURGICAL DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Industrial Compliance Division within Air Quality Compliance Program in Dec. 1999.

COMPLIANCE & REMEDIATION DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized in 2004 within Oil Control Program into two divisions: Compliance, and Remediation.

COMPUTER MODELING & INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions split between Computer Modeling Program and Office of Information Management and Technology in July 1999.

COMPUTER MODELING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as TMDL Technical Development Program in Feb. 2004.

ECOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Biological Assessments Division in Feb. 2004.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS & TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Emergency Operations Program in 1998.

EMERGENCY OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Environmental and Emergency Planning Program in July 1999.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & NUCLEAR PLANNING PROGRAM
Renamed Emergency Response Program in Feb. 2007.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE & PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Emergency Response and Nuclear Planning Program in March 2005 to more accurately reflect function.

ENVIRONMENTAL & EMERGENCY PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Planning and Analysis Division in Jan. 2001.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & PLANNING PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Assessment and Standards Program in March 2005.

ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT & STANDARDS PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Assessment Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, most functions assumed by Environmental Assessment and Planning Program in Feb. 2004.

ENVIRONMENTAL LEAD DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized and functions split between Lead Accreditation and Oversight Division and Lead Enforcement Division in Sept. 2000.

ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE ADVISORY COUNCIL
Staff: George H. Harman (410) 537-3856; e-mail: gharman@mde.state.md.us

Appointed by Secretary of the Environment to 5-year terms:
George Luz, Ph.D., Chair
Nancy Benner; Jerrie Cherry, M.D.; Michael Powell, Esq.; Fred Schmitz, Ph.D.; four vacancies.

Appointed by Senate President (nonvoting): John C. Astle

Appointed by House Speaker (nonvoting): J. B. Jennings

The Environmental Noise Advisory Council advised the Department on environmental noise standards and sound level limits. The Council began in 1973 as the Noise Pollution Control Advisory Council (Chapter 709, Acts of 1973). It was renamed the Environmental Noise Advisory Council in 1974 (Chapter 287, Acts of 1974). Formerly under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene, the Council became part of the Department of the Environment in 1987 (Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). After being inactive for nearly a decade, the Council was re-activated in December 2000 to address needed changes in regulations governing noise pollution. Due to funding cuts, the Council last met in May 2005.

Eleven members comprised the Council. Nine were appointed by the Secretary of the Environment for five-year terms. Two ex officio members include one senator named by the Senate President, and one delegate chosen by the House Speaker (Code Environment Article, secs. 3-201 through 3-205).

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & ANALYSIS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as Environmental Assessment and Planning Program in Feb. 2004.

ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING & OUTREACH DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Outreach and Coordination Division in Feb. 2004.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION & REDEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Land Restoration Program in March 2007.

ENVIRONMENTAL RISK ASSESSMENT PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Environmental Health and Risk Assessment Program in July 1999.

FIELD OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, restructured as Emergency Response and Planning Program in Feb. 2003.

FLOOD HAZARDOUS MITIGATION DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions transferred to Wetlands and Waterways Program under Water Management Administration in Feb. 2004.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS & COMPUTER MODELING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized in 1998 as two divisions: Computer Modeling, and Geographic Information Systems.

HAZARD MITIGATION, FLOOD, & RIGHT-TO-KNOW DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Flood Hazardous Mitigation and Right-to-Know Division in Jan. 2001.

HAZARDOUS WASTE FACILITIES SITING BOARD
Under Waste Management Administration, last met in 1995.

IMPLEMENTATION & RESTORATION PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Water Quality Restoration and Protection Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

INFORMATION & COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Information Management and Technology and moved to Technical and Regulatory Services Administration in July 1999.

INSPECTION & COMPLIANCE PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized in 1996 as Office of Compliance Policy and Management.

INTERAGENCY NOISE CONTROL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
(410) 537-3856

George H. Harman, Chair (chosen by Secretary of the Environment)

Appointed by Governor: Jesse D. Heier

Appointed by Secretary of Business & Economic Development: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Health & Mental Hygiene: David Roberts

Appointed by Secretary of Labor, Licensing, & Regulation: William Grabau

Appointed by Secretary of Natural Resources: Lt. Col. John F. Sherbert

Appointed by Secretary of Planning: one vacancy

Appointed by Secretary of Transportation: Kenneth D. Polcak

In 1974, the Interagency Noise Control Committee was created under the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (Chapter 287, Acts of 1974). The Committee transferred to the Department of the Environment in 1987 (Chapter 306, Acts of 1987). Although inactive for most of the 1990s, the Committee resumed meeting from 2000 to May 2005.

From those State agencies responsible for developing, adopting, or enforcing any noise control rule or regulation, the Committee received reports. It reviewed State noise control rules and regulations; evaluated existing efforts to comply with standards; and recommended new or revised noise control rules, regulations, or legislation.

The Committee consisted of a member of the Governor's executive staff, appointed by the Governor; and representatives from the following executive departments, appointed by their respective secretaries: Business and Economic Development; Environment; Health and Mental Hygiene; Labor, Licensing, and Regulation; Natural Resources; Planning; and Transportation. The member appointed by the Secretary of the Environment served as chair (Code Environment Article, secs. 3-301 through 3-304).

LEAD COORDINATION DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Lead Surveillance and Health in Sept. 2000.

LIBRARY SERVICES DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, phased out in July 2003.

MARYLAND RECYCLING ADVISORY GROUP
Under Waste Management Administration, completed its work in 1997.

MONITORING PROGRAM
Formerly under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Water Quality Monitoring Program under Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

MULTI-MEDIA ANALYSIS DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, abolished in 1998.

NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION & EMERGENCY PLANNING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Hazard Mitigation and Emergency Planning Division within Emergency Operations and Technical Support Program in 1996.

NEWSPRINT RECYCLING BOARD
Under Waste Management Administration, last met in 1995.

NONPOINT-SOURCE (NPS) PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Sediment, Stormwater and Dam Safety Program in Feb. 2007.

NONPOINT-SOURCE PERMITS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Nonpoint-Source Program in 1997.

NUCLEAR EMERGENCY DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Nuclear Emergency Planning and Noise Division in 1998.

NUCLEAR EMERGENCY PLANNING & NOISE DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions reassigned to Emergency Response Division of Field Operations Program, and Flood Hazardous Mitigation and Right-to-Know Division of Environmental Planning and Analysis Program in Jan. 2001.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Office of Operations, Services, and Administration in Jan. 2001.

OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Office of Operational Services and Administration, effective Sept. 1, 1997.

OFFICE OF BUDGET
Renamed Office of Budget and Financing in Feb. 2007.

OFFICE OF COMPLIANCE POLICY & MANAGEMENT
Under the Water Management Administration, reformed as Compliance Program in March 2007.

OFFICE OF INTERNATIONAL & SPECIAL PROJECTS
Under Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach, reorganized in June 2006 as Office of Education and International Outreach.

OFFICE OF LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Reformed as Office of Legislation and Policy in Feb. 2007.

OFFICE OF PLANNING, FISCAL & SUPPORT SERVICES
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Information Management and Technology in July 1999.

OFFICE OF PLANNING, RECYCLING & OUTREACH SERVICES
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Planning, Recycling and Outreach Program in July 1999.

OFFICE OF PLANNING & OUTREACH SERVICES
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Office of Planning, Recycling and Outreach Services in Aug. 1999.

OFFICE OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT & BUSINESS SERVICES
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in July 1998.

OFFICE OF RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Under Waste Management Administration, functions absorbed within Oil Control Program by Permits and Support Division in 2004.

OFFICE OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS
Renamed Permitting and Customer Services in Feb. 2007.

OPERATIONS
Renamed Business Operations in 2004.

PERMITS & UNDERGROUND STORAGE-TANK LOAN DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Permits and Support Division within Oil Control Program in April 1997.

PERSONNEL SERVICES DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, reorganized as Office of Human Resources and moved to Operations in June 2004.

PLANNING, RECYCLING & OUTREACH PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, renamed Recycling, Marketing, and Operations Program in Aug. 2003.

PLANNING & RECYCLING DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized within Recycling, Marketing and Operations Program as Recycling and Marketing Division in Jan. 2004.

POLICY COORDINATION
Under Office of Secretary, phased out in Dec. 2002.

PROGRAM PLANNING & REGULATIONS COORDINATION SECTION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, functions absorbed by Office of Planning, Fiscal and Support Services in Dec. 1996.

PROGRAMS
Renamed Policy, Community Relations, and Outreach in June 2004.

PUBLIC DRINKING WATER PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Water Supply Program in July 1999.

PUBLIC INFORMATION & COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE
Renamed Office of Communications in 1996.

PUBLIC INFORMATION & OUTREACH SERVICES DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to other units within Recycling, Marketing and Operations Program in Jan. 2004.

QUALITY ASSURANCE INFORMATION SYSTEMS DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Quality Assurance and Data Management Division in Jan. 2000.

RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS LICENSING, COMPLIANCE & SAFEGUARDS DIVISION
Under Air and Radiation Management Administration, renamed Radioactive Materials Licensing and Compliance Division in Jan. 1997.

RECYCLING, MARKETING & OPERATIONS PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized as Recycling and Operations Program in March 2005.

RECYCLING SERVICES DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions taken over by Office of Planning, Recycling, and Outreach Services in Aug. 1999.

REGIONAL MANAGEMENT COORDINATION
Under Recycling and Operations Program of Waste Management Administration, Eastern Shore and Western Maryland regional offices closed due to budget constraints in May 2006.

REGULATORY & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Under Waste Management Administration, reorganized as Lead Poisoning Prevention Program in Sept. 2000

REGULATORY DEVELOPMENT & REVIEW DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to Hazardous Waste Program and Planning, Recycling, and Outreach Program in Sept. 2000.

SAFETY SERVICES & FACILITIES MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Under Administrative and Employee Services Administration, incorporated into Central Services Division in Dec. 2003.

SCRAP TIRE DIVISION
Under Waste Management Administration, functions dispersed to Design and Certification Division, and Compliance Enforcement and Data Management Division in Oct. 2000.

SHELLFISH CERTIFICATION DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Bacteriological Assessments Division in Feb. 2004.

SMART GROWTH & ENVIRONMENTAL RESTORATION DIVISION
In May 2002, its functions transferred to Director of Policy and Management within Office of Secretary.

SOURCE PROTECTION & COMPLIANCE DIVISION
Under Water Management Administration, renamed Source Protection and Administration Division within Public Drinking Water Program in 1996.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS & SITE ASSESSMENT DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Fishkill Investigation Section within Emergency Operations Program in 1998.

SURFACE WATER INVESTIGATION SECTION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, reorganized as Intensive Survey Section of Water Quality Monitoring Division under Field Operations Program in July 2000.

SURVEILLANCE & TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Engineering and Technical Assistance Division within Public Drinking Water Program in 1996.

TECHNICAL & REGULATORY SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
Restructured as Science Services Administration in Feb. 2007.

WASTEWATER DISCHARGE PERMITS DIVISION
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in 1996.

WATER & WASTEWATER ENGINEERING PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, abolished in 1996.

WATER & WASTEWATER PERMITS PROGRAM
Under Water Management Administration, reorganized as Wastewater Permits Program in July 1999.

WATER QUALITY MONITORING PROGRAM
Under Science Services Administration, renamed Field Services Program in Aug. 2007.

WATER RIGHTS DIVISION
Under Water Supply Program, restructured as Source Protection and Appropriation Division in Feb. 2004.

WATERSHED MODELING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Watershed and Nontidal Modeling Division in Feb. 2004.

WATERSHED PLANNING DIVISION
Under Technical and Regulatory Services Administration, renamed Environmental Planning and Outreach Division in Jan. 2001.

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