Md. Code, Envir. § 4-310
When any stripping, grading, excavating, or filling is done, the soil conservation district first shall approve the proposed earth change before a grading permit is issued. Stripping, grading, and constructing shall be done in accordance with the recommendations of the soil conservation district to control erosion and siltation. The Department of the Environment shall cooperate with and assist the soil conservation district to perform its responsibilities. The appropriate department of Anne Arundel County or the City of Annapolis promptly shall file a copy of the inspection reports with the soil conservation district. On completion and compliance with every condition set forth in the grading permit, the soil conservation district shall be notified.
Md. Code, EN § 4-310