Erosion and Sediment Control Planning
In order to protect the natural resources of the State, the Maryland General Assembly set forth in the Maryland Annotated Code of Regulations (COMAR), Environment Article, Subtitle 1. Sediment Control, § 4-101 that the
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The outcome of that charge resulted in the development and adoption of the Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control. This document is overseen by the Maryland Department of the Environment in association with the Natural Resources Conservation Service and State Soil Conservation Committee. The Foreword of the Standards and Specifications states in a general overview the what, when, how, and where of erosion control.
It states:
| At the onset, it is necessary to establish the fact that soil erosion and sediment control are only the overall management of stormwater during and after site development. As the original ground cover of a site is disturbed and removed, the runoff characteristics are modified. Velocities of flow are increased and the total runoff volume is also increased. Limited management of runoff during the construction phase is provided by sediment control practices. Runoff control after the site development is accomplished by means of permanent stormwater management practices such as infiltration trenches or ponds. The practices contained in these standards and specifications are designed to provide a protective transition from initial site disturbance until implementation of permanent stabilization and stormwater management facilities. The practices described herein are minimum requirements. Local concerns may require practices that are more restrictive than these minimum standards. FOREWORD - Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control |
The Maryland Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sediment Control can be found online at: here.
Talbot SCD uses this reference in it's justification for review of erosion and sediment control plans.
In general, if earth disturbance activity is less than 5,000 sq. ft. and or less than 100 cu. yds., the activity is exempt from erosion and sediment control review and approval. There are various activities that require erosion and sediment control submittal, review, and approval. The following is a breakdown of disturbances and the type of erosion and sediment control plan required.
If the minimum thresholds listed below are reached, erosion and sediment control review and approval is required.
Type |
Disturbance Minimum |
Disturbance Maximum |
Forest Harvest |
5,000 Sq. Ft. |
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Shoreline |
5,000 Sq. Ft. |
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Standard Plan - for individual single family homes on lots < 2 acres |
5,000 Sq. Ft. and/or 100 Cu. Yds. |
15,000 Sq. Ft. and/or 500 Cy. Yds. |
Site Specific - for any disturbance on lots < 2 acres |
21,780 Sq. Ft. (one half acre) - No minimum Cu. Yds. |
No maximum |
Erosion and sediment control plan requirements and assistance are available at the Talbot SCD office. Engineering firms are also a good source for erosion and sediment control plan development.
Please check the pdf. files provided for the Talbot SCD Erosion and Sediment Control requirement checklist. This lists the minimum requirements for erosion and sediment control approval.
All Talbot SCD erosion and sediment control plan submittals are required to include the MDE Transmittal Sheet and the Talbot Project Data Sheet.
The Standard Plan listed above is a printed, numbered, one-page, front and back document prepared by the Talbot SCD. This document/form can be requested from the Talbot SCD office.
Talbot SCD has a review fee schedule and fees are due at the time of submittal. Current fees are:
Standard plan 5,000 - 15,000 sq. ft. - $25
Full fledge plan > ½ acre - $135 per acre ($25 application fee and $110/acre).
Review fee schedule is as follows:
Acres |
Per Acre Review Fee |
Incremental Fee (1/10 ac.) |
Total |
0 to 1.0 |
$175.00 |
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$175.00 |
1.1 |
$175.00 |
+ $17.50 |
192.50 |
1.2 |
$175.00 |
+ $35.00 |
$210.00 |
1.3 |
$175.00 |
+ $52.50 |
$227.50 |
Etc. |
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Contact the Talbot SCD office with any inquiries about erosion and sediment control requirements, and submittals: Talbot SCD 215 Bay St. Easton, MD 21601 410-822-1577 x 3.