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MDE on synthetic turf study: deadline set, committee asks for recycling and technology details
Summary
MDE told the committee the synthetic turf study is due by 07/01/2026 and on track; several delegates pressed the agency to investigate whether industry recycling claims are accurate and asked for technology and safety updates for school fields.
Maryland Department of the Environment told the Environment and Transportation Committee that it is on track to complete a required synthetic turf study by July 1, 2026 and that the study will examine recyclability and reuse issues raised repeatedly by committee members.
Madam Secretary and Rick Kessler (director of the Land and Materials Administration) said the study will…
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