02 OFFICE OF THE
ATTORNEY GENERAL
02.06.04 .01 .06 52:6 Md. R. 270 (3-21-25)
05 DEPARTMENT
OF HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
05.24.01.01 .04
52:13 Md. R. 660 (6-27-25)
07
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
07.02.25.01 .24
51:19 Md. R. 861 (9-20-24)
08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
08.01.07.10 52:17 Md. R 878 (8-22-25)
08.01.10.01 .06 52:17 Md. R 878
(8-22-25)
08.01.11.01 .07
52:20 Md. R 1005 (10-03-25)
08.02.13.06
52:18 Md. R 925 (9-5-25)
52:18 Md. R 980 (9-19-25) (err)
08.02.15.07
52:18 Md. R 928 (9-5-25)
08.02.22.02 51:10 Md. R. 534 (5-17-24)
08.03.09.11 52:17
Md. R 880 (8-22-25)
08.07.01.25 52:17 Md. R 878 (8-22-25)
08.07.06.25 52:17
Md. R 878 (8-22-25)
08.08.05.03 52:7 Md.
R. 326 (4-4-25)
09 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
09.03.06.02,.04 52:1
Md. R. 27 (1-10-25)
09.03.06.02,.04 52:2
Md. R. 79 (1-24-25) (corr)
09.03.06.02,.06,.16 51:14 Md. R. 685 (7-12-24)
09.03.09.06 52:7 Md.
R. 328 (4-4-2025)
09.10.01.07
52:20 Md. R 1007 (10-03-25)
09.11.07.01 52:12
Md. R. 600 (6-13-25)
09.15.02.04 52:17
Md. R 880 (8-22-25)
09.20.01.01, .02 .04, .06 .07 52:16 Md. R. 850 (8-8-25)
09.22.01.04, .15
52:6 Md. R. 273 (3-21-25)
52:16
Md. R. 850 (8-8-25)
09.22.02.03, .05
52:6 Md. R. 273 (3-21-25)
52:16 Md. R. 850 (8-8-25)
09.30.01,.01 .10
52:2 Md. R 371 (4-18-25)
09.32.01 .02, .03, .05, .06, .09, .09-1 .11, .12, .16,
,.16-1 .17, .23, .25, .26, 52:15 Md. R.
814 (7-25-25)
09.34.05.02 52:10
Md. R. 441 (5-16-25)
09.34.06.02. 07,.14
52:10 Md. R. 441 (5-16-25)
09.34.07.02 52:10
Md. R. 441 (5-16-25)
09.34.08.01 .03,.05 .08,.10 .12 52:10 Md. R.441 (5-16-25)
09.34.09.02 52:10
Md. R. 441 (5-16-25)
09.36.07.01 .13 52:6
Md. R. 274 (3-21-25)
09.42.01.01 .03
51:21 Md. R. 929 (10-18-24)
09.42.02.01 .10
51:21 Md. R. 932 (10-18-24)
09.42.03.01 .10
51:21 Md. R. 933 (10-18-24)
09.42.04.01 .12
51:21 Md. R. 937 (10-18-24)
09.42.05.01 .05 52:1
Md. R. 28 (1-10-25)
10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitles 01 08 (1st volume)
Subtitle 09 (2nd volume)
10.09.02.07 52:5 Md.
R. 241 (3-7-25) (ibr)
10.09.06.09 52:9 Md.
R 409 (5-02-25)
10.09.07.08 52:7 Md.
R. 333 (4-4-2025)
10.09.11.11 52:3 Md. R. 162 (2-7-25)
10.09.12.01,.04 .06 52:3 Md. R. 164 (2-7-25)
10.09.24.02,.07,.12
52:3 Md. R.
162 (2-7-25)
10.09.27.06 52:9 Md. R 410 (5-02-25)
10.09.28.04,.06
52:12 Md. R. 603 (6-13-25)
10.09.33.09 52:9 Md. R 411 (5-02-25)
10.09.37.03
52:5 Md. R. 242 (3-7-25)
10.09.43.10,.13 52:3 Md. R. 164 (2-7-25)
10.09.48.08 52:7 Md.
R. 333 (4-4-2025)
10.09.53.04,.05 51:4
Md. R. 206 (2-23-24)
10.09.53.07 52:12
Md. R. 605 (6-13-25)
10.09.54.04, .22
52:12 Md. R. 606 (6-13-25)
10.09.76 .04,.05
52:5 Md. R. 243 (3-7-25)
10.09.80.08 52:12
Md. R. 607 (6-13-25)
10.09.81.41 52:17
Md. R 881 (8-22-25)
10.09.92.04,.05 51:1
Md. R. 38 (1-12-24)
Subtitles 10 22 (3rd volume)
10.10.01.03
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.02.01
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.03.02 .04
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.04.01,.02
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.05.02,.04,.05
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.06.02,.07,.08,.12,.13
52:11 Md. R. (5-30-25)
10.10.07.07
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.08.02
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.10.12.02,.04,.07
52:11 Md. R. 545 (5-30-25)
10.21.12.01 03,
.05, .06, .08 10, .12, .14 52:11 Md. R.
550 (5-30-2025)
10.21.13.01 .08, .10,.12 52:11 Md. R. 550 (5-30-25)
Subtitles
23 36 (4th volume)
10.24.06.01 .04
52:19 Md. R. 958 (9-19-25)
10.25.07.02,.09 .12
51:24 Md. R. 1086 (12-2-24)
10.25.07.01,.02,.05,.09 .12 52:16 Md. R. 852 (8-8-25)
10.27.02.01 52:12
Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.27.05.07 52:12
Md. R. 609(6-13-25)
10.27.10.02 52:16
Md. R. 856 (8-8-25)
10.27.18.01,.02
52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.27.26.02 52:12
Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.28.05.03 52:7
Md. R. 334 (4-4-25)
10.28.07.02 52:7
Md. R. 334 (4-4-25)
10.28.08.01 .04 52:7
Md. R. 334 (4-4-25)
10.28.11.04 52:7
Md. R. 334 (4-4-25)
10.28.12.02 52:7
Md. R. 334 (4-4-25)
10.32.05.02 .06 52:11 Md. R. 563 (5-30-25)
10.32.25.01 .06 52:13 Md. R. 670 (6-27-25)
10.34.43.01 .03
52:13 Md. R. 672 (6-27-25)
Subtitles 37 52 (5th volume)
10.37.01.03 51:17 Md. R. 779
(8-23-24)
10.37.10.26
52:19 Md. R. 959 (9-19-25)
10.37.13.01 .09
52:19 Md. R. 959 (9-19-25)
10.42.01.02,
.04, .11 52:5 Md. R. 245 (3-7-25)
10.42.02.02,06 52:14
Md. R 720 (7-11-25)
10.44.01.01 .30
52:17 Md. R 882 (8-22-25)
10.46.05.01 52:13 Md.
R. 673 (6-27-25)
Subtitles 53 69 (6th volume)
10.58.01.04 52:12
Md. R. 624 (6-13-25)
10.58.08.06 52:12
Md. R. 624 (6-13-25)
10.65.07.02
52:14 Md. R 721 (7-11-25)
10.65.12.01 .05
52:14 Md. R 721 (7-11-25)
10.67.01.01 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-7-25)
10.67.06.13 52:3 Md. R. 166 (2-7-25)
10.69.01.01 .13
52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.69.02.01 .06
52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
10.69.03.01 .03
52:12 Md. R. 609 (6-13-25)
11 DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitles 1 10
11.04.15.01 .04
52:11 Md. R. 568 (5-30-25)
Subtitles 11 23 (MVA)
11.11.05.02 .04, .06
52:13 Md. R. 682 (6-27-25)
11.11.13.05
52:20 Md. R 1008 (10-03-25)
11.13.13.01 .03 52:2
Md. R. 126 (1-24-25) (err)
11.14.01.01 .18
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.02.01 .29
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.03.01 .14
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.04.01 .23
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.05.01 .11
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
11.14.06.01 .07
52:14 Md. R 723 (7-11-25)
12 DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND
CORRECTIONAL SERVICES
12.04.01.10
52:17 Md. R 888 (8-22-25)
12.04.09.04,.06,.07
52:18 Md. R 929 (9-5-25)
13A STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
13A.01.02.01 52:16
Md. R. 860 (8-8-25)
13A.01.05.12 52:17
Md. R 889 (8-22-25)
13A.03.08.01 .08
52:14 Md. R 783 (7-11-25)
13A.05.04.01 .03
52:17 Md. R 889 (8-22-25)
13A.07.01,.01 .09
52:8 Md. R.372 (4-18-25) (ibr)
52:17 Md.
R 891 (8-22-25)(ibr)
13A.07.12.01 52:16
Md. R. 860 (8-8-25)
13A.12.01.04 52:14
Md. R 785 (7-11-25)
13A.12.04.02 52:14
Md. R 785 (7-11-25)
13A.12.05.02 52:14
Md. R 785 (7-11-25)
13A.12.06.01 .04, .08 .09 52:14 Md. R 786 (7-11-25)
13A.15.01.02 51:25
Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13A.15.04.03 51:25
Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13A.15.13.09 51:25
Md. R. 1154 (12-13-24)
13B MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
13B.02.01.07 52:10 Md. R. 470 (5-16-25)
13B.08.20.02 .11, .13
52:13 Md. R. 688 (6-27-25)
13B.08.22.02 52:10 Md. R. 470 (5-16-25)
14 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
14.01.04.05 51:25
Md. R. 1140 (12-13-24)
14.22.01.05 52:6 Md.
R. 288 (3-21-25)
14.22.01.12 52:17
Md. R 893 (8-22-25)
14.22.02.02 52:6 Md.
R. 288 (3-21-25)
52:17 Md. R 893
(8-22-25)
14.35.18.03,.04
51:17 Md. R. 789 (8-23-24)
14.39.02.06 52:17
Md. R 900 (8-22-25)
14.39.02.12 51:23
Md. R. 1046 (11-15-24)
14.41.01.01 16
52:10 Md. R. 472 (5-16-25)
15 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
15.01.22.01 .04 52:19 Md. R.
973 (9-19-25)
15.06.02.06 52:16 Md. R. 861 (8-8-25)
20 PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION
20.31.01.02 52:6 Md. R. 290 (3-21-25)
20.31.03.04 52:6 Md. R. 290 (3-21-25)
20.50.15.01 .06 52:18 Md. R 930
(9-5-25)
20.53.07.07 52:17 Md. R 901 (8-22-25)
20.62.06.01 .04 52:15 Md. R. 819 (7-25-25)
26 DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
Subtitles 01 07 (Part 1)
26.04.01.01,.01-1,.20,.31 51:6 Md. R. 309 (3-22-24) (ibr)
Subtitles 08 12 (Part 2)
26.11.09.01,.07
52:12 Md. R. 627 (6-13-25)
26.11.43.02
52:19 Md. R. 974 (9-19-25) (ibr)
26.11.44.01 .06 52:19 Md. R. 976 (9-19-25) (ibr)
Subtitles 13 18 (Part 3)
26.13.01.03 .05
52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.02.01, .04, .04-1, .04-7, .05, .06, .07, .07-1, .11,
.13, .16, .19,.23 52:10 Md. R. 478
(5-16-25)
26.13.03.01,.01-1,.02,.03-3,.03-4,.03-5,.03-7,.05,.05-4,.06 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.04.01 52:10
Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.05.01, .04, .05,.14 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.06.01, .02, .05, .22 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.07.01, .02, .02-6, ,17, .20,.20-1 .20-6 52:10 Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.09.01 52:10
Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
26.13.10.01, .04, .06, .08, .09-1,.14, .16-1, .17, .19,
.20, .25, .32 .49 52:10 Md. R. 478
(5-16-25)
26.13.11.01 52:10
Md. R. 478 (5-16-25)
27
CRITICAL AREA COMMISSION FOR THE CHESAPEAKE AND ATLANTIC COASTAL BAYS
27.01.15.01 .06
52:17 Md. R 901 (8-22-25)
27.03.01.03,.04
52:17 Md. R 901 (8-22-25)
29 MARYLAND
STATE POLICE
29.06.01.02, .05 .09, .14 52:3 Md. R. 172(2-7-25) (ibr)
30 MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
30.01.01.02 52:6 Md.
R. 291 (3-21-25)
30.02.01.01 52:6 Md. R. 291 (3-21-25)
30.02.02.02 .09 52:6 Md. R. 291 (3-21-25)
30.03.03.03 52:15
Md. R. 821 (7-25-25)
30.07.01.01 52:12
Md. R. 630 (6-13-25)
31 MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
31.04.22.03, .08 52:5
Md. R. 248 (3-7-25)
33 STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
33.01.08.01 .04
52:17 Md. R 904 (8-22-25)
33.03.02.01 52:17
Md. R 904 (8-22-25)
33.08.01.05-1,.09, .13
52:17 Md. R 904 (8-22-25)
33.11.01.04 52:17
Md. R 904 (8-22-25)
33.15.03.01 .02
52:17 Md. R 904 (8-22-25)
33.17.02.02 52:17
Md. R 904 (8-22-25)
33.05.01.04 52:13
Md. R. 690 (6-27-25)
33.07.11.01 52:13
Md. R. 690 (6-27-25)
33.13.06.01 52:14
Md. R 790 (7-11-25)
33.13.06.03 52:14
Md. R 790 (7-11-25)
33.13.06.05 52:14
Md. R 790 (7-11-25)
33.14.02.14 52:5 Md.
R. 249 (3-7-25)
33.14.02.14 52:15
Md. R. 821 (7-25-25)
36 MARYLAND STATE LOTTERY AND GAMING CONTROL AGENCY
36.03.10.36 51:24 Md. R. 1118 (12-2-24)
52:17 Md. R 908 (8-22-25)
36.10.13.39
52:17 Md. R 908 (8-22-25)
The Judiciary
SUPREME COURT OF MARYLAND
DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated
September 9, 2025 PAUL HOWARD ZUKERBERG (CPF# 8502010023) as of September 9, 2025, Paul Howard
Zukerberg has been placed on disability inactive status by consent, and his
name has been stricken from the register of attorneys in this Court. Notice of
this action is given in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761(b).
* * * * * * * * * *
This is to certify that by an Order of this Court dated
September 19, 2025 STACY ENID LEBOW SIEGEL (CPF# 8612010469) as of September 19, 2025, Stacy Enid
LeBow Siegel s name has been replaced on the register of attorneys permitted to
practice law in the Supreme Court of Maryland. Notice of this action is given
in accordance with Maryland Rule 19-761(b).
.
* * * * * * * * * *
[25-20-17]
Emergency Action on Regulations
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Emergency Regulations
Under State
Government Article, 10-111(b), Annotated Code of Maryland, an agency may
petition the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive, and Legislative
Review (AELR), asking that the usual procedures for adopting regulations be set
aside because emergency conditions exist. If the Committee approves the
request, the regulations are given emergency status. Emergency status means
that the regulations become effective immediately, or at a later time specified
by the Committee. After the Committee has granted emergency status, the
regulations are published in the next available issue of the Maryland Register.
The approval of emergency status may be subject to one or more conditions,
including a time limit. During the time the emergency status is in effect, the
agency may adopt the regulations through the usual promulgation process. If the
agency chooses not to adopt the regulations, the emergency status expires when
the time limit on the emergency regulations ends. When emergency status
expires, the text of the regulations reverts to its original language.
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Title 07
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES
Subtitle 02 SOCIAL SERVICES
ADMINISTRATION
07.02.07 Child Protective
Services Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect
Authority: Human Services Article, 2-209, Annotated Code of
Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-151-F]
On September 8, 2025, the Department of Human Services adopted
amendments to Regulations .02, .03, and .11 under COMAR
07.02.07 Child Protective Services Investigation of Child Abuse and Neglect.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:16 Md. R. 849 850 (August 8,
2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
RAFAEL LOPEZ
Secretary
Title 08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 03 WILDLIFE
08.03.04 Forest Wildlife
Authority: Natural Resources Article, 10-416 and 10-428,
Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-158-F]
On September 23, 2025, the Secretary of Natural Resources adopted
new Regulation .25 under COMAR 08.03.04 Forest Wildlife. This action, which was proposed for adoption
in 52:16 Md. R. 850 (August 8, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural Resources
Title 09
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 33 JOB SERVICE
09.33.02 Economic
Stabilization
Authority: Labor and Employment Article, 11-301 11-306;
State Government Article, 10-206; Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-054-F]
On September 15, 2025, the Secretary of Labor adopted amendments to
Regulations .01 .03, new Regulations .04, .08, .09,
and amendments to and the recodification of existing Regulations .04 .06
to be Regulations .05 .07 under COMAR .09.33.02 Economic
Stabilization. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:12 Md. R.
600 602 (June 13, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
PORTIA WU
Secretary
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 05 FREESTANDING AMBULATORY
CARE FACILITIES
10.05.02 Freestanding Birthing
Centers
Authority: Health-General Article, 19-3B-01 et seq., Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-068-F]
On September 16, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments
to Regulation.01, amendments to and recodification of Regulations .03 .06,.10 .12,
to be .04 .07, .09, .11 .15, and the recodification of
existing Regulations .02 .06,.07, and .08 .12 to be
Regulations .03 .07, .09, and.11 .15, new Regulations .02, .08, and .10,
the recodification of existing Regulation .02 to be Regulation .03, under COMAR 10.05.02 Freestanding Birthing
Centers. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:10 Md. R. 446 449
(May 16, 2025), has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
Attorney General s Certification
In accordance with State Government Article, 10-113, Annotated
Code of Maryland, the Attorney General certifies that the following changes do
not differ substantively from the proposed text. The nature of the changes and
the basis for this conclusion are as follows:
COMAR 10.05.02.01(13) (b) Definitions: the word intrapartum was
added to clarify that late and premature labor and deliveries are prohibited,
but not prenatal and postpartum of care;
COMAR 10.05.02.06 Personnel:
the words in midwifery were added to clarify that "licensed
staff refers to two licensed staff
individuals in midwifery, and not licensed in some other health care field; and
COMAR 10.05.02.14 Equipment: the words Adult and neonatal
resuscitation equipment was added to clarify equipment requirements.
.01 Definitions.
A. (proposed text
unchanged)
B. Terms Defined.
(1) (12) (proposed text unchanged)
(13) Normal Maternity.
(a) (proposed text
unchanged)
(b) Normal maternity
does not include the use of drugs for induction or augmentation of labor,
general and regional anesthesia, vacuum extractors, forceps, recorded
electronic fetal monitors, cesarean section, surgical procedures other than episiotomy or perineal repair, intrapartum care provided prior to
36 weeks gestation, or intrapartum care provided after 42 weeks
gestation.
(14) (18) (proposed text unchanged)
.06 Personnel.
A. C. (proposed text unchanged)
D. Two licensed staff individuals in
midwifery, one of whom shall be a certified nurse midwife or licensed certified midwife, shall:
(1) (2) (proposed text unchanged)
.14 Equipment.
A. Equipment and
furnishings shall be constructed of materials that are easily cleaned and
maintained and shall include, at a minimum:
(1) (5) (proposed text
unchanged)
(6) Adult and neonatal resuscitation equipment including, but not
limited to, oxygen equipment for patient and newborn that is stored in
accordance with Standards for Health Care Facilities, NFPA 99; and
(7) (proposed text
unchanged)
B. (proposed text
unchanged)
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 07 HOSPITALS
10.07.01 Acute General
Hospitals and Special Hospitals
Authority: Health-General Article, 19-307.2, 19-308, 19-308.6,
19-308.8, 19-318 19-320, 19-323, 19-342, 19-349.1, and 19-380 19-385; Insurance
Article, Title 4, Subtitle 4; Public Safety Article, 14-110.1; Annotated Code
of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-064-F]
On September 16, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments
to Regulation .24 under COMAR 10.07.01 Acute General Hospitals and
Special Hospitals. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:11
Md. R. 545 (May 30, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS
10.09.05 Dental Services
Authority: Health-General Article, 2-104(b), 15-103, and 15-105,
Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-069-F-I]
On September 19, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments
to Regulations .01 .05, .07, and .10 under COMAR 10.09.05
Dental Services. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:9 Md.
R. 407 409 (May 2, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 27 BOARD OF
NURSING
10.27.01 Examination and Licensure
Authority: Health Occupations Article, 8-205 and 8-301, Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-163-F]
On September 24, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments
to Regulations .01, .03, and .17 under COMAR
10.27.01 Examination and Licensure. This action, which was proposed for
adoption in 52:16 Md. R. 854 855 (August 8, 2025), has been adopted as
proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 27 BOARD OF
NURSING
10.27.05 Practice of Nurse
Midwifery
Authority: Health General Article, 4-403; Health
Occupations Article, 8-101, 8-205, and 8-601 8-603; Annotated Code of
Maryland;
Ch. 752, Acts of 2024
Notice of Final Action
[25-156-F]
On September 24, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments
to Regulations .01 and .06 under COMAR 10.27.05 Practice of
Nurse Midwifery. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:16 Md.
R. 855 856 (August 8, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Notice of Final Action
[25-159-F]
On September 24, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted amendments
to:
(1) Regulation .06 under COMAR 10.27.06 Practice of Nurse
Anesthetist;
(2) Regulations .03 and .07 under COMAR 10.27.07
Practice of the Nurse Practitioner;
(3) Regulation .02 under COMAR 10.27.09 Standards of
Practice for Registered Nurses;
(4) Regulation .02 under COMAR 10.27.10 Standards of
Practice for Licensed Practical Nurses;;
(5) Regulation .06 under COMAR 10.27.16 Registered
Nurse Workers' Compensation Medical Case Manager;
(6) Regulation .04 under COMAR 10.27.20 Management of
Infusion Therapy by the Registered Nurse and the Licensed Practical Nurse;
(7) Regulation .04 under COMAR 10.27.21 Registered
Nurse Forensic Nurse Examiner
(8) Regulation .05 under COMAR
10.27.25 Cosmetic Procedures; and
(9) Regulation .02 under COMAR 10.53.05 Standards of
Practice and Conduct.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:16 Md. R.
856 857 (August 8, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Subtitle 57 BOARD FOR CERTIFICATION OF
RESIDENTIAL CHILD CARE PROGRAM PROFESSIONALS
Notice of Final Action
[25-125-F]
On September 22, 2025, the Secretary of Health adopted:
(1) Amendments to Regulations .04, .05, and .07
under COMAR 10.57.02 Certification Residential Child Care Program
Administrators;
(2) Amendments to Regulations .03, .05, .08,
and .09 and the repeal of existing Regulation .10 under COMAR
10.57.03 Certification Residential Child and Youth Care Practitioners;
(3) Amendments to Regulation .04 under COMAR 10.57.05
Code of Ethics; and
(4) Amendments to Regulation .01 under COMAR 10.57.07
Fees.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:13 Md. R.
678 680 (June 27, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Title 11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 03 MARYLAND AVIATION
ADMINISTRATION
11.03.01 Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Authority: Transportation Article, 5-204, 5--208, and 5-426,
Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-131-F]
On September 23, 2025, the Executive Director of the Maryland
Aviation Administration adopted amendments to Regulations .01 and .04
under COMAR 11.03.01 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall
Airport. This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:16 Md. R.
859 860 (August 8, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
SHANNETTA R. GRIFFIN
Executive Director
11.03.01 Baltimore/Washington
International Thurgood Marshall Airport
Authority: Transportation Article, 5-204 and 5-208, Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-059-F]
On September 23, 2025, the Executive Director of the Maryland
Aviation Administration adopted amendments to Regulation .13 under COMAR
11.03.01.13 Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:12 Md. R. 625 626 (June 13,
2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
SHANNETTA R. GRIFFIN
Executive Director/CEO
Title 13B
MARYLAND HIGHER EDUCATION COMMISSION
Subtitle 02 ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Notice of Final Action
[25-147-F]
On September 17, 2025, the Maryland Higher Education Commission
adopted amendments to:
(1) Regulation .12 under COMAR 13B.02.01 Requirements for
Authorization of Out-of-State Degree-Granting Institutions to Operate in
Maryland;
(2) Regulation .16 under COMAR 13B.02.02 Minimum
Requirements for In-State Degree Granting Institutions.
This action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:15 Md. R.
817 818 (July 25, 2025), has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
SANJAY RAI
Secretary
Title 14
INDEPENDENT AGENCIES
Subtitle 35 MARYLAND HEALTH BENEFIT
EXCHANGE
14.35.21 State-Based
Health Insurance Subsidies Program
Authority: Insurance Article, 31-106(c)(1)(iv), Annotated Code
of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-127-F]
On September 15, 2025, the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange adopted
new Regulations .01 .07 under a new chapter, COMAR 14.35.21
State-Based Health Insurance Subsidies Program. This action, which was
proposed for adoption in 52:14 Md. R. 788 790 (July 11, 2025), has been adopted
as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
MICHELE EBERLE
Executive Director
Title 31
MARYLAND INSURANCE ADMINISTRATION
Subtitle 10 HEALTH INSURANCE GENERAL
31.10.51 Mental Health
Benefits and Substance Use Disorder Benefits Reports on Nonquantitative
Treatment Limitations and Data
Authority: Insurance Article, 2-109(a)(1) and 15-144, Annotated
Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-018-F]
On August 26, 2025, the Maryland Insurance Administration adopted amendments
to Regulations .03 and .04, the repeal of existing
Regulation .05, amendments to and the recodification of existing
Regulations .06 and .07 to be Regulations .05 and .06,
and the recodification of existing Regulation .08 to be Regulation .07
under COMAR 31.10.51 Mental Health Benefits and Substance Use Disorder
Benefits Reports on Nonquantitative Treatment Limitations and Data Notices of
Cancellation, Nonrenewal, Premium Increase, and Reduction in Coverage. This
action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:10 Md. R. 507 508 (May 16, 2025),
has been adopted with the nonsubstantive changes shown below.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
Attorney General s Certification
In accordance with State Government Article, 10-113, Annotated
Code of Maryland, the Attorney General certifies that the following changes do
not differ substantively from the proposed text. The nature of the changes and
the basis for this conclusion are as follows:
Regulation .05: add clarifying language to
proposed revisions to COMAR 31.10.51.05B to make it clear that the new
state-specific requirement under Insurance Article, 15-144(c)(1)(iv),
Annotated Code of Maryland, that carriers must provide the full comparative
analysis to members within 30 days of a written request still applies in
addition to the requirement in the regulation that the summary form must be
made available to members within 30 days of a request.
The edit to this text further clarifies
that those requirements are unaltered by the regulation. This change could have reasonably been
anticipated as public comment indicated that such clarification would be
appreciated, and the change does not in any way change the burden on entities
subject to the text nor does it impact any benefit to such entities that would
have otherwise been realized.
.05 Summary Form.
A. (proposed text unchanged)
B. The summary form shall be made available to plan members and
accessible to the public on the carrier s website no later than [April 1, 2022 and April 1, 2024] 30
days following the due date of each analysis report. In addition to the requirement under Insurance Article,
15-144(c)(1)(iv), Annotated Code of Maryland that a carrier must provide the
full comparative analysis to a member within 30 days of a written request, the
[[The]] carrier shall make the summary form available to plan members in
response to a written request within 30 days of the request.
C. D. (proposed text unchanged)
MARIE GRANT
Insurance Commissioner
Title 33
STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Subtitle 13 CAMPAIGN FINANCING
33.13.06 Campaign Accounts
Authority: Election Law Article, 2-102(b)(4) and Title 13,
Subtitle 2, Part IV, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Final Action
[25-104-F]
On August 28, 2025, the State Board of Elections adopted amendments
to Regulation .04 under COMAR 33.13.06 Campaign Accounts. This
action, which was proposed for adoption in 52:12 Md. R. 631 (June 13, 2025),
has been adopted as proposed.
Effective Date: October 13, 2025.
JARED DEMARINIS
State Administrator
Withdrawal of Regulations
Title 10
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Subtitle 42 BOARD OF SOCIAL WORK
EXAMINERS
10.42.02 Social Work Practice
Authority: Health Occupations Article, 19-205, Annotated Code of
Maryland
Notice of Withdrawal
[25-112-W]
The Secretary of Health withdraws amendments to Regulation .02
and new Regulation .06 under COMAR 10.42.02 Social Work Practice,
as published in 52:14 Md. R. 720 721 (July 11, 2025).
MEENA SESHAMANI, MD, PHD
Secretary of Health
Proposed Action on Regulations
Title 08
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES
Subtitle 01 OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY
08.01.11 Coast Smart
Council
Authority: Natural Resources Article, 3-1001, 3-1006, and
3-1009, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[25-193-P]
The Secretary of Natural Resources proposes to adopt new
Regulations .01 .07 under a new chapter, COMAR 08.01.11 Coast Smart Council.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to establish the applicability of and
process for complying with the Coast Smart Construction Program requirements
and define essential terms used throughout the program. This action would
require the use of the screening form for all eligible projects to assess
overall project coastal flood resilience and the use of the map to determine
project eligibility. Both items are currently utilized as part of the program
but not required in statute. Waivers and exemptions are processes both enabled
in statute, but this regulation establishes definitions as well as the process
and justifications for granting them. The final part of the regulation
establishes reporting requirements for the program and supporting documents.
The enabling statute of the Coast Smart Council charges the Council
with establishing standards and processes. These standards and processes are
laid out in the Coast Smart Construction Program Document but will be further
clarified with the adoption of these regulations to spell out applicability,
definitions, processes, and expectations for projects that are required to
comply.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Ryland
Taylor, Coast Smart Regulations, DNR Watershed and Climate Services, 580 Taylor
Avenue, E-2, Annapolis, MD 21401, or call 410-260-8774, or email to
[email protected] or complete the comment form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0FGq3XNrWTSgakWZ24zaS7yu_PObPDpAKLP7DFkku_a_6xw/viewform?usp=header.
Comments will be accepted through November 3, 2025. A public hearing has not
been scheduled.
08.01.11 Coast Smart Council
Authority: Natural Resources Article, 3-1001, 3-1006, and 3-1009,
Annotated Code of Maryland
.01 Scope.
A. This chapter applies to all units of State and local
government that construct projects subject to the Coast Smart Construction
Program.
B. This chapter does not apply to the reconstruction of a
highway facility.
.02 Definitions.
A. In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings
indicated.
B. Terms Defined.
(1) The following terms have the meaning stated in Natural
Resources Article, 3-1001, Annotated Code of Maryland:
(a) Coast Smart ;
(b) Coast Smart Council ;
(c) Design criteria ;
(d) Siting criteria ;
(e) Structure ; and
(f) Substantial damage .
(2) Categorical Exemption means an exemption from the strict
application of the Coast Smart siting or design criteria for a class of
projects, provided the project has been designed to include adaptation and
resiliency features to prevent or mitigate damage to the maximum extent
practicable.
(3) Coast Smart Map means the map adopted by the Coast Smart
Council delineating the boundary within which the Coast Smart Construction
Program applies.
(4) Coast Smart Construction Program.
(a) Coast Smart Construction Program means the program that
establishes Coast Smart siting and design criteria for the construction of new
or reconstructed structures and new highway facilities within the boundary
established by the Coast Smart Map.
(b) Coast Smart Construction Program includes the Coast Smart
Map and the Coast Smart Construction Program Document, adopted by the Coast
Smart Council
(5) Critical or Essential Facilities.
(a) Critical or essential facilities means buildings
and other structures that are intended to remain operational in the event of
extreme environmental impacts from flood, wind, snow, or earthquakes.
(b) Critical and essential facilities include
hospitals, fire stations, police stations, storage of critical records,
facilities that handle or store hazardous materials, drinking water and sewage
treatment facilities, airports, transit and highway access and other essential
transportation, and similar facilities.
(6) Emergency has the meaning stated in Public Safety Article,
14-101, Annotated Code of Maryland.
(7)
Historic structure means a structure that is located in the State and:
(a) Is listed in the National Register of Historic Places;
(b) Is designated as a historic property under local law and
determined by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust to be eligible for
listing on the National Register of Historic Places; or
(c) Is:
(i) Located in a historic district listed on the National
Register of Historic Places or in a local historic district that the Director
of the Maryland Historical Trust determines is eligible for listing on the
National Register of Historic Places; and
(ii) Certified by the Director of the Maryland Historical Trust
as contributing to the significance of the district.
(8) Passive public access project means a project that:
(a) Provides either recreational or scenic access to water
bodies or shoreline areas; and
(b) Requires location within a flood zone for its purpose.
(9) Qualifying agency means a unit of state or local
government that funds, plans, designs, constructs, or oversees capital projects
subject to the Coast Smart Construction Program.
(10) Temporary structure means a structure intended to be in
place for less than 180 consecutive days in any given calendar year.
(11) Water-dependent project means a project that by
reason of its intrinsic nature or operation is:
(a) Dependent on the
water;
(b) Requires location
at or near the water;
and
(c) Requires continued direct access to the water as an integral
part of its use.
.03
Applicability.
A. A project shall comply with the Coast Smart Construction
Program if it meets the criteria in B of this regulation.
B. The applicable Coast Smart Construction Program criteria are:
(1) The project is a capital project;
(2) The project is located within the Coast Smart boundary, as
indicated on the Coast Smart Map;
(3) The project includes:
(a) The construction of a new structure;
(b) The reconstruction of a structure with substantial damage;
or
(c) The construction of a new highway facility;
(4) At least 50 percent of the total project costs are funded
with state funds; and
(5) The total project cost is $500,000 or more.
.04 Coast Smart Construction Program.
A. Projects subject to the Coast Smart Construction Program
shall satisfy the Coast Smart siting and design criteria specified in the Coast Smart Construction Program
Document published on the Department s website.
B. For all projects subject to the Coast Smart Construction
Program, the Qualifying Agency shall complete the Coast Smart Project Screening
Form within the Coast Smart Construction Program Document.
.05 Categorical Exemptions.
A. The following categories of projects may be exempt from the
strict application of the Coast Smart siting and design criteria:
(1) Water-dependent projects;
(2) Passive public access projects;
(3) Historic structures;
(4) Temporary structures; and
(5) Emergency projects.
B. A qualifying agency may determine that a project qualifies
for a categorical exemption, provided that the qualifying agency demonstrates
that the project has been designed to include adaptation and resiliency
features to prevent or mitigate damage to the maximum extent practicable.
C. For all projects eligible for a categorical exemption, the qualifying
agency must complete the Coast Smart Project Screening Form within the Coast
Smart Construction Program Document and indicate the project category for which
the exemption applies.
D. The qualifying agency may request input from the Coast Smart
Council regarding the project s eligibility for and the qualifying agency s
determination of an exemption.
E. The qualifying agency shall make the final determination as
to whether a project qualifies for an exemption.
F. The qualifying agency shall provide the completed Coast Smart
Project Screening Form to the Coast Smart Council upon request.
.06 Waivers.
A. A qualifying agency may request a waiver from one or more of
the Coast Smart siting or design criteria.
B. The Governor's Sustainable Growth Subcabinet, established
under State Government Article, 9-1403, Annotated Code of
Maryland, shall review and decide waiver requests.
C. The qualifying agency shall submit to the Governor's Sustainable
Growth Subcabinet:
(1) The Coast Smart Criteria Waiver Form within the Coast Smart
Construction Program Document;
(2) All necessary supporting documents including the Coast Smart
Project Screening Form; and
(3) A letter:
(a) Identifying the specific siting or design criteria from
which a waiver is requested;
(b) Justification for why the project is unable to meet the
Coast Smart siting or design criteria; and
(c) Factors upon which the waiver request is based, as provided in
the Coast Smart Construction Program Document.
.07 Reporting.
A. Upon request, a qualifying agency shall submit project
information to the Coast Smart Council.
B. The information shall include the following list of projects:
(1) Projects that were located within the Coast Smart boundary,
as indicated on the Coast Smart Map;
(2) Projects for which the qualifying agency made a categorical
exemption determination; and
(3) Projects that received waiver determinations from the
Governor's Sustainable Growth Subcabinet.
C. The qualifying agency shall maintain all project information,
including the Coast Smart Screening Form, in accordance with the agency's
document retention schedule.
JOSH KURTZ
Secretary of Natural
Resources
Title 09
MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF LABOR
Subtitle 10 RACING COMMISSION
09.10.01 Thoroughbred Rules
Authority: Business Regulation Article, 11-210, Annotated Code of
Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[25-190-P]
The Maryland Racing Commission proposes to amend Regulation .07
under COMAR 09.10.01 Thoroughbred Rules. This action was considered at a
public meeting of the Maryland Racing Commission held on August 13, 2025.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to make the claiming rule more
modern and in line with surrounding racing jurisdictions.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with
Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with
disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Christopher Merz, Executive Director,
Maryland Racing Commission, 300 E Towsontown Blvd. Towson, MD 21286, or call
443-571-2855, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be
accepted through November 3, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.07 Claiming.
A. L. (text unchanged)
M. If a horse is claimed:
(1) [For a period of 30 days
from the day of the claim, the horse may start in a claiming race only for a
claiming price at least 25 percent more than the current claiming price for
which it was claimed;]The horse shall not be eligible to start in a claiming
race for less than 25 percent more than the claiming price for a period of 20
days from the date of the claim;
(a) For the period of the 21st through the 30th
day after the horse is claimed, the horse may only start in a claiming race at
a price equal to or greater than the amount for which it was claimed; and
(b) For the period after the 30th day after the horse
is claimed, the horse may start in a claiming race at any claiming price.
(2) (4) (text unchanged)
N. R. (text unchanged)
GEORGE MAHONEY
Chair, Maryland Racing Commission
Title 11
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Subtitle 11 MOTOR VEHICLE
ADMINISTRATION ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
11.11.13 Ignition Interlock
Program
Authority: Transportation Article, 12-104(b), 16-205.1, 16-404.1,
and 21-902.2, Annotated Code of Maryland
Notice of Proposed Action
[25-166-P]
The Administrator of the Motor Vehicle Administration proposes to amend
Regulation .05 under COMAR 11.11.13 Ignition Interlock Program.
Statement of Purpose
The purpose of this action is to allow Ignition Interlock Program
(Program) participants, who violate the certain conditions of the Program s
requirements and who would have previously had to wait 30 days to re-enroll in
the Program, to stay in the Program and extend the participant s imposition.
Estimate of Economic Impact
The proposed action has no economic impact.
Economic Impact on Small Businesses
The proposed action has minimal or no economic impact on small
businesses.
Impact on Individuals with Disabilities
The proposed action has no impact on individuals with disabilities.
Opportunity for Public Comment
Comments may be sent to Tracey C. Sheffield, Regulations
Coordinator , MVA, 6601 Ritchie Highway NE, Room 200, Glen Burnie, MD 21062, or
call 410-768-7545, or email to [email protected]. Comments will be
accepted through November 3, 2025. A public hearing has not been scheduled.
.05 Removal from the Program.
A. (text unchanged)
B. The Administration may extend the participant's required
period of participation [in the Program by 30 days instead of removal
for a violation set forth in Regulation .04 of this chapter.]:
(1) By 30 days for a violation of the Programs requirements set
forth in Regulation .04A(6), (7), (8), or (10); or
(2) By 90 days from the date of a violation if in the last three
months before a participant s date of release from the program:
(a). The participant violates the requirements set forth in
Regulation .04A(7); or
(b). The participant attempts to start a vehicle with a breath
alcohol concentration of 0.04 percent or more, unless there is a subsequent
test reading within ten minutes that indicates a breath alcohol concentration
below 0.04 percent.
C. The Administration shall remove [any] a
participant from the Program and reinstate the original suspension or
revocation if the Administration [who is in] finds any violation
of Program requirements [during more than three monthly monitoring
cycles] set forth in Regulation .04A(1), (2), (3), (4), (5), (9),
(11), (12), or (13).
D. H. (text unchanged)
CHRISTINE NIZER
Administrator
Special Documents
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
SUSQUEHANA RIVER BASIN
COMMISSION
Projects Approved for Consumptive Uses of
Water
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice lists Approvals by
Rule for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission during the period
set forth in DATES.
DATES: August 1 31, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin
Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason
E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission, telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1312; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: [email protected]. Regular mail inquiries may be
sent to the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION: This notice lists the projects, described
below, receiving approval for the consumptive use of water pursuant to the
Commission s approval by rule process set forth in 18 CFR 806.22 (f) for the
time period specified above.
Approvals By Rule
- Issued Under 18 CFR 806.22(f):
1. Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID: BlaisureJe P2; ABR-202508001; Dimock
Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 14, 2025.
2. EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: Hemlock Pad A; ABR-202508003; McNett Township,
Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date:
August 14, 2025.
3. EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: RBP; ABR-202508002; McNett Township, Lycoming
County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 14,
2025.
4. MODIFICATION - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID: BennerJ P1;
ABR-201903005.R1.1; Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive
Use of Up to 6.5000 mgd; Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
5. MODIFICATION - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID: LauerD P1; ABR-202203004.1;
Springville Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.5000
mgd; Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
6. MODIFICATION - Coterra Energy Inc.; Pad ID: PalkoJ P1; ABR-202309002.1;
Lathrop Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 6.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
7. MODIFICATION - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Powers Pad Site;
ABR-20090511.R3.1; Forest Lake Township, Susquehanna County, Pa.; Consumptive
Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
8. RENEWAL - BKV Operating, LLC; Pad ID: Sickler 5H; ABR-20100679.R3;
Washington Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 5.0000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
9. RENEWAL - EQT ARO LLC; Pad ID: COP Tr 728 Pad A; ABR-20100631.R3; Watson
Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 22, 2025.
10. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Lattimer; ABR-201008038.R3;
Litchfield Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
11. RENEWAL - S.T.L. Resources, LLC; Pad ID: Coon Hollow 904; ABR-20100560.R3;
West Branch Township, Potter County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9900 mgd;
Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
12. RENEWAL - XPR Resources LLC; Pad ID: Alder Run Land LP #2H;
ABR-20100454.R3; Cooper Township, Clearfield County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up
to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 22, 2025.
13. RENEWAL - XTO Energy Inc.; Pad ID: Brown 8519H; ABR-20100604.R3; Moreland
Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 22, 2025.
14. RENEWAL - XTO Energy Inc.; Pad ID: Moser 8521H; ABR-20100641.R3; Franklin
Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 22, 2025.
15. RENEWAL - XTO Energy Inc.; Pad ID: Tome 8522H; ABR-20100556.R3; Moreland
Township, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 22, 2025.
16. Beech Resources, LLC; Pad ID: Echo Pad; ABR-202508004; Anthony Township,
Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.0000 mgd; Approval Date:
August 28, 2025.
17. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Dave; ABR-201008107.R3; Albany
Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 28, 2025.
18. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: FEUSNER (03 053) J;
ABR-201006100.R3; Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of
Up to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2025.
19. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: LYON (01 078) S;
ABR-20100696.R3; Troy Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to
6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2025.
20. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: ROY (03 040) B;
ABR-20100650.R3; Wells Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to
6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2025.
21. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: ROY (03 046) B;
ABR-20100629.R3; Wells Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to
6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2025.
22. RENEWAL - S.T.L. Resources, LLC; Pad ID: Pierson 810; ABR-20100633.R3; Elk
and Gaines Townships, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 4.9900 mgd;
Approval Date: August 28, 2025.
23. RENEWAL - XTO Energy Inc.; Pad ID: Everbe Farms 8518H; ABR-20100533.R3;
Franklin and Penn Townships, Lycoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to
4.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 28, 2025.
24. RENEWAL - EXCO Resources (PA), LLC; Pad ID: Confer (Pad 32);
ABR-20100669.R3; Burnside Township, Centre County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up
to 3.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
25. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Bedford; ABR-201008139.R3; Elkland
Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 29, 2025.
26. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Benspond; ABR-201008146.R3; Elkland
Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 29, 2025.
27. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Fremar; ABR-201008147.R3; Fox
Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 29, 2025.
28. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Hottenstein; ABR-201008148.R3;
Forks Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
29. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Redmond; ABR-201007005.R3;
Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
30. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Robinson NEW; ABR-201007036.R3;
Orwell Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
31. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Roundtop; ABR-201008067.R3; Colley
Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 29, 2025.
32. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Shingle Ridge; ABR-202007004.R1;
North Branch Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000
mgd; Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
33. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Signore Drilling Pad #1;
ABR-20100697.R3; Elkland Township, Sullivan County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up
to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
34. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Simpson; ABR-201007030.R3; West
Burlington Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
35. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Slumber Valley; ABR-201008015.R3;
Meshoppen Township, Wyoming County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
36. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Stalford; ABR-20100617.R3;
Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd;
Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
37. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Tanner & Hana;
ABR-202007003.R1; Wyalusing Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of
Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
38. RENEWAL - Expand Operating LLC; Pad ID: Towner; ABR-20100638.R3; Rome
Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to 7.5000 mgd; Approval
Date: August 29, 2025.
39. RENEWAL - Repsol Oil & Gas USA, LLC; Pad ID: SCHUCKER (03 006) A;
ABR-20100654.R3; Columbia Township, Bradford County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up
to 6.0000 mgd; Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
40. RENEWAL - S.T.L. Resources, LLC; Pad ID: Simonetti 817 (rev);
ABR-20100545.R3; Gaines Township, Tioga County, Pa.; Consumptive Use of Up to
4.9900 mgd; Approval Date: August 29, 2025.
Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et
seq., 18 CFR parts 806 and 808.
Dated: September 10, 2025
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.
[25-20-11]
SUSQUEHANA RIVER BASIN COMMISSION
Grandfathering Registration
Notice
AGENCY: Susquehanna River Basin
Commission.
ACTION: Notice.
SUMMARY: This notice lists
Grandfathering Registration for projects by the Susquehanna River Basin
Commission during the period set forth in DATES.
DATES: August 1 31, 2025.
ADDRESSES: Susquehanna River Basin
Commission, 4423 North Front Street, Harrisburg, PA 17110-1788.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Jason
E. Oyler, General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission, telephone: (717) 238-0423, ext. 1312; fax: (717) 238-2436; e-mail: [email protected]. Regular mail inquiries may be
sent to the above address.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: This
notice lists GF Registration for projects, described below, pursuant to 18 CFR
Part 806, Subpart E, for the time period specified above:
1. Lehigh White
Cement Company, LLC York Plant, GF Certificate No. GF-202508300, West
Manchester Township and West York Borough, York County, Pa.; combined
withdrawals from Wells 1 and 2 and consumptive use; Issue Date: August 19, 2025.
2. Ward
Manufacturing, LLC Blossburg Facility, GF Certificate No. GF-202508301,
Blossburg Borough, Tioga County, Pa.; Water Tower Well, Johnson Creek, and
consumptive use; Issue Date: August 19,
2025.
3. Pennsylvania
American Water Company Forest City Service Territory, GF Certificate No.
GF-202508302, Clifford Township, Susquehanna County, and Clinton Township,
Wayne County, Pa.; combined withdrawals from the Lackawanna River near
Stillwater Lake Reservoir and the Lackawanna River at the Forest City Water
Treatment Plant, Brace Brook Reservoir, and Roy Brook Dam; Issue Date: August 19, 2025.
4. Cleveland-Cliffs
Steel LLC Cleveland-Cliffs Steelton LLC, GF Certificate No. GF-202508303,
Steelton Borough, Dauphin County, Pa.; Susquehanna River and consumptive use;
Issue Date: August 19, 2025.
Authority: Public Law 91-575, 84 Stat. 1509 et
seq., 18 CFR parts 806 and 808.
Dated: September 10,
2025.
JASON E. OYLER,
General Counsel and Secretary to the Commission.
[25-20-12]
DEPARTMENT OF THE ENVIRONMENT
LAND AND MATERIALS
ADMINISTRATION
TENTATIVE DETERMINATION TO
RE-ISSUE PERMIT
General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations
The
Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) has made a tentative determination
to renew, with modifications, the General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding
Operations, NPDES # MDG01, State Discharge Permit 25AF (25AF Permit).
The
25AF Permit
is necessary to protect water quality and to comply with federal requirements
under 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Parts 122, 123, 124, 125, and 412,
as well as State requirements under Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR)
26.08.04.09N. All concentrated
animal feeding operations (CAFOs) in Maryland are required to have a discharge
permit issued by MDE. Medium and large animal feeding operations (AFOs) are CAFOs
if they discharge or propose to discharge to
surface or ground water, or both, as defined in COMAR 26.08.03.09A. Any large AFO that does not otherwise
qualify as a CAFO is a Maryland Animal Feeding Operation (MAFO) and must have a
discharge permit issued by MDE. Other AFOs may be required to be covered under the 25AF
permit at the discretion of MDE and the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Existing CAFOs/MAFOs: All existing CAFOs and MAFOs
that are currently registered under the 19AF General Discharge Permit (19AF Permit) requested continuing coverage under
the 19AF Permit after its expiration. These requests were submitted on a Notice of Intent for Continued Coverage (NOICC) form. Once the NOICC was submitted to
MDE, the expired 19AF Permit continued in full force
and effect until the issuance of the 25AF Permit. To become registered under the 25AF
permit, all existing CAFOs and MAFOs must pay any applicable fees, including
any past due fees, and submit a current Required Plan within 30 calendar days
upon request by MDE.
New Source CAFOs/MAFOs: Any person
that wishes to operate a new source CAFO or MAFO in Maryland must be registered under the 25AF Permit before beginning the construction on
any part of a new CAFO or MAFO. To
become registered under the 25AF Permit, a person must
submit to MDE an NOI, Required Plan, and the
applicable permit application fee. Pursuant to 9-323(c) of the Environment Article, Annotated
Code of Maryland, the Department may not issue a CAFO discharge permit to a
person who begins construction on a new CAFO before obtaining permit coverage
from MDE.
The
proposed modifications to the 19AF Permit are listed below. The draft 25AF Permit is at least as
stringent as the 19AF Permit. Most changes were editorial or clarified the 19AF
Permit and were made to provide consistency and reflect current standards.
Specific changes include:
Part I
a.
Table 2:
Clarified that Cattle includes, heifers, steers, bulls, and cow/calf pairs and
excludes mature dairy cows or veal calves
b.
Table 2:
Clarified that Mature Dairy Cows can be milked or dry.
Part II
a.
Clarified
in the AFO definition that if the animal is confined for any portion of the
day, it is considered to be on the facility for a full day; the 45 days do not
have to be consecutive; nor the same animals confined in any 12-month period
b.
Clarified
process wastewater definition
c.
Added a
definition for Site
Part III
a.
Added an
email address for NOI submittals.
b.
Removed separate timeframe for
implementation plan submittal and added it to the submittal as a part of the
required plan.
Part IV
a.
Clarified
that CAFOs need appropriate Air Quality permits before they can operate
incinerators for mortality management.
b.
Added
reference for pothole management.
c.
Added
requirements for land application scenarios while winter restrictions are in
place.
d.
Clarified that waterline inspections must
also occur in between flocks.
e.
Expanded New Source Performance Design
Criteria to all animal types.
f.
Added that permittees must notify the
department of mailing address changes.
Part V
a.
Added an email address
for noncompliance notifications.Part
VII
a.
Updated continued coverage and permit
renewal language.
b.
Updated
and clarified transfer process.
NOTE: Three in person public hearings and one virtual
public hearing on the tentative determination are scheduled:
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Location
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Address
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Time
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Thurmont
Regional Library, Community Room
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76 East Moser
Road, Thurmont, Maryland 21788 (301) 600-7205
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October 15, 2025 (6-8pm)
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University of
Maryland Eastern Shore
(UMES)
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Princess
Anne, Maryland 21853
(410)
651-7747
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October 21, 2025 (6-8pm)
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Talbot Community Center
Curling Rink
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10028 Ocean Gateway,
Easton, Maryland 21601 (410) 770-8050
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October 29, 2025 (6-8pm)
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Virtual On-line
Meeting
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October 30, 2025 (6-8pm)
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MDE s public comment period is October 3, 2025 to November 2, 2025. Written comments concerning the tentative determination will
be considered in the preparation of a final determination if submitted by
first-class mail or electronic mail to MDE, to
the attention of Alexis Capes, Animal Feeding Operations Division Chief, at Maryland Department of the Environment, Land and
Materials Administration, 1800 Washington Boulevard, Suite 610, Baltimore, Maryland 21230-1719, or by email at
[email protected]. The submittal must include the
name, address and telephone number of
the person making the comment(s) and, if applicable, the party whom the person
making the comment(s) may represent. Please include the 25AF permit number (25AF; MDG01) on the comment document. Comments must be
submitted to MDE no later than November 2, 2025.
The
fact sheet for the tentative determination and a copy of the 25AF permit may be
viewed on the MDE website, www.mde.maryland.gov. Persons may also review the 25AF permit and
supporting documentation by contacting Alexis Capes at 443-827-0476 or [email protected] to make an appointment or by written request to Ms.
Capes at the above address. If translation
services are required, please contact Ms. Capes.
[25-20-18]
General Notices
Notice
of ADA Compliance
The State of Maryland is committed to
ensuring that individuals with disabilities are able to fully participate in
public meetings. Anyone planning to
attend a meeting announced below who wishes to receive auxiliary aids,
services, or accommodations is invited to contact the agency representative at
least 48 hours in advance, at the telephone number listed in the notice or
through Maryland Relay.
