Comments Taken Through November 27; Public Meeting October 28 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on a proposal for an expansion of the Pocomoke River Wildlands within Pocomoke State Forest in Worcester County. The plan would expand the wildlands by about 80 acres and adjust the Wildlands boundary to create a […]
MDOT SHA & FHWA Announce 30 Day Extension on Comments
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA) and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) today announced a 30-day extension of the public comment period for the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS) and Draft Section 4(f) Evaluation, which is being developed in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for the I-495 & I-270 […]
NAS Public Comment Period on Former Pistol Range
Notice of Availability and Public Comment Period Engineering Evaluation/Cost Analysis Report For Munitions Response Site UXO-002, OU-1 Former Pistol Range, Naval Air Station Patuxent River The Department of the Navy, Naval Facilities Engineering Command Washington and Naval Air Station Patuxent River, in cooperation with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) and the Maryland Department […]
State Forest Work Plans Open for Public Comment
Input on 2021 Plans Accepted Through February 28 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is seeking public comment on the proposed fiscal year 2021 work plans for the following state forests: Chesapeake/Pocomoke, Green Ridge, Potomac-Garrett, and Savage River. The comment period concludes February 28. Annual work plans help the department identify priorities within the scope […]
Public Comment Sought for Hunting and Trapping Seasons
Input Taken Beginning Feb. 3; Public Meetings Scheduled The Maryland Department of Natural Resources in February will accept public comment on proposed changes to the 2020-2022 hunting and trapping seasons. Included in the proposals are concepts related to the 2020-2021 Migratory Game Bird Seasons. Through the past several months, the department has presented a variety […]
Revised Chesapeake Lands Hunting Lease Plan
Open for Comment Public Meeting Scheduled in Salisbury Sept. 24 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has developed a new, revised proposal for administering hunting leases on Chesapeake Forest Lands. A copy of the new revised proposal and place for comment is available on the department’s website. Additionally the department is hosting a public meeting […]
Department of the Navy Invites Public Comment
On Proposed Remedial Action Plan for Munitions Response Site UXO-0001 Under the Environmental Restoration Program Webster Field Annex, St Inigoes In accordance with the requirements of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA), Webster Field Annex invites public comment on the Proposed Remedial Action Plan (PRAP) for Munitions Response Site UXO-0001. During World […]
Planning Commission Seeking Public Comment
The Calvert County Planning Commission is seeking agency and public comments on its recommended Calvert County Comprehensive Plan. The plan is recommended to replace the current Comprehensive Plan first adopted in 2004 and amended in 2010 and 2017. The Planning Commission will consider comments on the plan and may make revisions before recommending the plan […]
Statewide Preservation Plan Is Open for Public Comment!
To develop PreserveMaryland II — a five-year guidance document for government agencies, non-profit advocates and others involved in historic preservation, archeology and cultural heritage — the Maryland Historical Trust convened an interdisciplinary advisory committee and conducted open public meetings, focus groups, surveys, and stakeholder interviews. We appreciate all of the generous contributions and feedback from […]
DNR Looking for Public Comment
Public Input Sought for Hunting and Trapping Season Proposals Comments Accepted until March 13 The Maryland Department of Natural Resources is accepting public comment on proposed changes to the 2018-2020 hunting and trapping seasons. The department evaluates possible changes every two years. Over the past several months, the department has presented proposed management concepts to […]