Maryland's Approach to SB 227 and Flooding Management

The Required Framework - SB 227/HB 295 of 202 Maryland Department of the Environment • MDE report outlining process for meeting bill's requirements to General Assembly in November 2021 (A-StoRM Report) • Identify most recent precipitation data available Investigate flooding events since 2000 to identify potential areas of concern Revise Maryland's stormwater quantity management standards every five years . Update other stormwater regulations as necessary every five years Think of the process as akin to updating a local comprehensive plan https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/sb/sb0227E.pdf https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2021RS/bills/hb/hb0295T.pdf https://mde.maryland.gov/Documents/A-StorRMreport.pdf BILL 8

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