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The word “approval” refers to permits, registrations, certifications, licenses, and similar issuances granted by MDE after a complete evaluation and review to implement the requirements of Maryland regulations.

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Answering “yes” to these questions will guide you to the applicable fact sheets describing the environmental approvals you may need. Click on any question to be directed to follow-up questions. The linked fact sheets contain additional questions allowing you to narrow down the necessary approvals you will most likely require.

 

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The Maryland General Assembly’s Office of Legislative Audits operates a toll-free fraud hotline to receive allegations of fraud and/or abuse of State government resources. Information reported to the hotline in the past has helped to eliminate certain fraudulent activities and protect State resources.

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