Environment agency defends climate grants and permit gains while analysts question fee accounting and reporting

Feb 27, 2026

The Maryland Department of the Environment defended increased grant activity, improved permitting turnaround and a Konowingo settlement but DLS asked for clarity on multi-year spending, double-budgeted wastewater costs and delayed public health reporting on child blood-lead levels.

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The Maryland Department of the Environment's fiscal 2027 budget and program activity were reviewed Feb. 27 amid questions about federal grant awards, permit timelines and reporting.

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