Maryland Code, Transportation § 8-602.1

(1) An increase in chloride concentrations in the soils and waters of the State; and

(2) Harm to soil integrity, soil organisms, and vegetation.

(1) Establish best management practices that protect the environment from the negative impacts of road salt;

(2) Identify all activities that may result in the release of road salt into the environment, including road salt storage, the application of road salt on highways, and the disposal of snow that contains road salt;

(3) Take into consideration highway safety to the greatest extent possible;

(4) Establish standards and procedures for identifying:

(5) Establish goals for achieving a reduction of the environmental impact of road salt released into the environment;

(6) Include a training program for all State, local, and contract personnel who perform winter maintenance activities involving the use of road salt;

(7) Establish response procedures to address uncontrolled releases of road salt that may adversely impact the environment; and

(8) Establish record keeping and annual reporting procedures for the quantity of road salt used, the locations where the road salt is used, and any training conducted.