Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024
Section 26.03.07.04 - Priority SystemThe State priority system for the award of loans shall be developed by the Department of the Environment, may be subjected to public hearings, and will result in a priority list which shall be used to award the financial assistance. The priority system shall take into account, as appropriate:
A. The EPA National Pretreatment Standards, 40 CFR § 403.6, which are incorporated by reference;B. The water quality or public health impacts of the existing circumstances;C. The problem prevention aspects of the proposed project;D. Previous efforts expended to correct an existing problem;E. The financial capacity of the applicant to repay the loan;F. Cost effectiveness of the proposed project;G. Planning requirements;H. Applicant's plans for monitoring and report; andI. Measures to assure accountability for loans.Md. Code Regs. 26.03.07.04