MD Dept. of Environment proposed 2016 permitting

The Maryland Department of the Environment issued its proposed 2016 calendar for standard permit application.

The following turnaround times were highlighted for biosolids, noting that “Sewage Sludge Transportation – Reduced to 3 months from 4 months.”

Program Name – Sewage Sludge Utilization Permit – 2016 Proposed Standard Application Processing Time:
120 days – research project
3 months – transportation
5 months – utilization or disposal at a sanitary landfill, energy
generation, or incineration
6 months – marketing
10 months – land application
23 months – treatment, composting, distribution facility, or storage
36 months – sewage sludge landfill
24 months – innovative projects

See, Maryland Register, Volume 42, Issue 26 for additional information – http://services.statescape.com/ssu/Regs/ss_8587502611486180795.pdf#page=66