PUBLIC NOTICE

BGE DIRECT INSPECTION DIGS - 2016

GRANITE 26" O.H.P. GAS MAIN

GR ECDA 68-2016

Baltimore City, Maryland

Application for Qualitative Control Waiver

The City of Baltimore Department of Public Works is accepting public review and comments on this project’s application for a qualitative control and quantitative control waivers.

Applicant:      Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., 1699 Leadenhall Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

                        c/o Jim Burkman, Senior Environmental Scientist 410-470-9578

                        BGE Direct Examination Dig Job No. GR-ECDA-68-2016

ESD #: 7184

Watershed(s):  Gwynns Falls

Project Description: This routine maintenance project has an approximate area of 4,985 square feet and is located entirely within property owned by the Mayor and City Council of Baltimore and within existing right-of-way of Baltimore Gas and Electric Co., Inc. for use and maintenance of an existing gas transmission main.  The project will consist of limited access to an existing BGE right-of-way, off of Wilkens Avenue, on the east side of  Gwynns Falls for the purpose of routine maintenance involving an approximately 10’ x 12’ excavation to inspect the existing Granite 26” diameter gas transmission main to assess corrosion and safely repair any defects.  This project is in the utmost consideration of public health, safety and welfare and is required by federal regulation. 

The Applicant is requesting a qualitative control waiver in accordance with Article 7, Division II, §23-2 of the City Code.  The Applicant has demonstrated that the 4,985 square foot project will return the disturbed area to a predevelopment runoff condition. The applicant will not be required to provide qualitative control controls for the project.

You are being notified because you own property adjoining the proposed utility installation.

To obtain information about this waiver request, please contact Rosanna La Plante, Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater, Office of Compliance and Laboratories, Room 228, 3001 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, MD 21215, (410-396-0732) or by e-mail to DPW.Plansreview@baltimorecity.gov.

Send information or comments about this waiver request to Rosanna La Plante, Baltimore City Department of Public Works, Bureau of Water and Wastewater, Office of Compliance and Laboratories, Room 228, 3001 Druid Park Drive, Baltimore, MD  21215, (410-396-0732) or by e-mail to DPW.Plansreview@baltimorecity.gov by 4:30 PM, July 19, 2016. Comments received after 4:30 PM, July 19, 2016, will not be considered.

Any further notices about actions on this application will be posted on the Department’s website.