1. HB977 Presented by Geo-Technology Associates, Inc. Geotechnical and Environmental Consultants April 23, 2010 Maryland’s New Mandatory Hazardous Substance Release Reporting Requirements

3. 45-day review period  Typically 2+ months  After a 30-day review period  75-day review period  30-day review period  VCP Overview Typically 9+ Months Typically 4-6 Months RAP Implementation  (time period varies considerably) Pre-Application Meeting Submit Application Perform Additional Studies Submit Proposed Response Action Plan (RAP), Hold Public Meeting Acceptance Into VCP Submit Revised RAP Certificate of Completion No Further Requirements Determination (NFRD)

6. Case Study Baltimore’s Historic Fill Site Location: South Baltimore

7. Case Study Baltimore’s Historic Fill Notice the site is primarily capped

16. Case Study Yesterday’s Dry Cleaner Site Location: 123 Any Street Anytown, MD

19. Case Study Manufacturing Trouble Site Location: Widgets, Inc. East Baltimore, MD

21. Case Study Manufacturing Trouble Old Dump Closed USTs with residual contamination Contaminated soil along rail spur Site-wide, low-level groundwater contamination