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This bill introduces several changes to environmental regulations and funding in Maryland, with a primary focus on dams, water infrastructure, and environmental fees. The key provisions include: establishing the Private Dam Repair Fund to provide financial assistance for repairing, upgrading, or removing private dams deemed unsafe; requiring dam owners to register their dams annually with the Department of the Environment and pay registration fees based on the dam's hazard classification (ranging from $200 to $1,000); creating a mechanism for the Department to provide loans to dam owners for repairs, with potential partial loan forgiveness for those with financial hardships; modifying the Maryland Clean Air Fund to allow for more flexible use in mitigating and reducing air pollution; authorizing the Department of the Environment to charge fees for processing on-site sewage disposal and well construction permits; and adjusting various other environmental permit and fee structures. The bill aims to improve dam safety, support environmental infrastructure maintenance, and provide more resources for environmental regulatory programs through targeted fees and funding mechanisms.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0250?ys=2025RS