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General Discharge Permit for Animal Feeding Operations

Animal Feeding Operations Program

Animal Feeding Operation (AFO) means a feedlot or facility where: (a) Non-aquatic animals are confined, fed, and maintained for at least 45 days in any 12-month period; and (b) Crops, vegetation, forge growth, or post-harvest residues are not sustained in the normal growing season over any portion of the lot or facility. AFOs may be required to apply for the General Discharge (GD) Permit for AFO. The classification as a Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) or Maryland Feeding Operation (MAFO) is determined by a combination of factors, including the number and type of animals, and whether the operation will discharge to waters of the State of Maryland. Any chicken (other than laying hens) AFO with dry manure handling and between 75,000 and 99,999 square feet total house capacity is considered a MAFO unless the owner/operator submits to MDE a Certificate of Conformance. 

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6 - 36  Months
$0

General Discharge Permit for Discharges from Mineral Mines, Quarries, Borrow Pits, and Concrete and Asphalt Plants (MM) Notice of Intent (NOI)

Wastewater Program

The General Permit for Mineral Mines, Concrete and Asphalt Plants cover a variety of industrial activities and discharges. Part I of the permit provide the specific types of discharges and industries. Part II contains the application process, and the following Parts of the permit contain the required controls, monitoring and reporting. To review the permit you may find it <a href="https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/WaterManagementPermits/Pages/amines.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. In signing the NOI and the DOI (Declaration of Intent), paying the fee and providing the required plans you are certifying you will abide by the requirements of that permit.

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100  Days
$0-2,875 (This is an annual fee)

General Discharge Permits for Discharges from Marinas Including Boat Yards and Yacht Basins (MA) Notice of Intent (NOI)

Wastewater Program

The General Permit for Discharges from Marinas cover a variety of activities from Marina Operators. Part I of the permit provide the specific types of discharges. Part II contains the application process, and the following Parts of the permit contain the required controls, monitoring and reporting. To review the permit you may find it at this link-https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/WaterManagementPermits/Pages/marinas.aspx. In signing the NOI and the DOI (Declaration of Intent), paying the fee and providing the required plans you are certifying you will abide by the requirements of that permit.

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100  Days
$100-$500 (one time payment)

General Discharge Permits for Discharges from Seafood Processing Facilities (SE) Notice of Intent (NOI)

Wastewater Program

The General Permit for Discharges from Seafood Processing Facilities covers wastewater from seafood processing operations including crabs, oysters and fish; auxiliary discharges limited to non-contact cooling water, ice machine drainage, steam or cooling coil condensate and inside crab shedding tray overflow; and storm water runoff associated with seafood processing facilities. Part I of the permit provide the specific types of discharges and industries. Part II contains the application process, and the following Parts of the permit contain the required controls, monitoring and reporting. To review the permit you may find it at this <a href="https://mde.maryland.gov/programs/permits/WaterManagementPermits/Pages/seafood.aspx">link</a>. In signing the NOI, paying the fee and providing the required plans you are certifying you will abide by the requirements of that permit.

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100  Days
$120 - $3,200 (This is an annual fee)