Md. Code, Environment § 9-277
Md. Code, Environment § 9-277
in effect(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.
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