Maryland Title V: What you need to know

Non-Title V operating permits:

State operating permits: Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR) 26.11.02.13 and COMAR 26.11.02.14

Synthetic minor operating permits: COMAR 26.11.02.03 and COMAR 26.11.02.19

Title V operating permits: COMAR 26.11.03.01 to 26.11.03.24 and 40 CFR 70 Appendix A

Applicability: COMAR 26.11.03.01

Application requirements: COMAR 26.11.03.03 and COMAR 26.11.03.04

Public notice: COMAR 26.11.03.07

Fees: COMAR 26.11.02.19

Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) Air and Radiation Management Administration (ARMA)

See ADDRESSES & CONTACTS for addresses and telephone numbers.

See national section for basic information and federal regulations.

• Rules. Maryland's air regulations require all sources specifically listed to obtain a permit. Those sources with potential emissions above the Title V thresholds must obtain a Title V operating permit, also known as a Part 70 permit. The Maryland Title V program follows the federal provisions, including provisions establishing greenhouse gas permitting thresholds, and received full approval from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

• Administration and enforcement. MDE's ARMA is responsible for the administration and enforcement of the air quality operating permit program.

NON-TITLE V OPERATING PERMITS

State Operating Permits

COMAR 26.11.02.13 and COMAR 26.11.02.14

Maryland has a long list of specific industries and processes that require state operating permits unless the source is a major source and must obtain a Part 70 (also known as Title V) operating permit. The list of facilities that are required to obtain operating permits can be found at COMAR ...