§ 9-277. Regulations

MD Env Code § 9-277 (2019) (N/A)
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(a)    With the approval of the Board of Public Works, the Secretary shall adopt regulations that establish application procedures and criteria for the award of financial assistance under § 9–275(b)(3) of this subtitle.

(b)    The criteria shall provide the basis for project priority rankings and shall include, as appropriate:

(1)    The environmental or public health impacts caused by existing circumstances;

(2)    Previous efforts expended to correct any existing problem;

(3)    Financial capacity of the applicant;

(4)    The problem prevention aspects of a proposed project;

(5)    Cost effectiveness of a proposed project;

(6)    Provisions for monitoring and review;

(7)    The contribution of the proposed project toward meeting State and local solid waste plans and goals; and

(8)    Measures to assure accountability for all funds awarded under § 9–275(b)(3) of this subtitle.