Ch. 10

1996 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(j) The General Assembly has an obligation to the people of Maryland to review
and evaluate proposed appropriations and other proposed legislation and the conduct of
the State agencies in carrying out the policy set forth in this [subtitle; and] SUBTITLE.

DRAFTER'S NOTE:

Error: Incorrect punctuation in § 1-302(b) through (j) of the Natural
Resources Article.                                     

Occurred: First Sp. Sess., Ch. 4, Acts of 1973.
3-604.

In order to carry out the policy of this subtitle, the Secretary of Natural Resources
shall:

[(a)](1) On his or the Governor's determination that the State's interest should
be considered in an application proceeding under the federal act, request the federal
Secretary to designate the State of Maryland as an "adjacent coastal state"; The request
shall be communicated only with the approval of the Governor and shall include evidence
to support the conclusion that there is a risk of damage to the coastal environment of the
State equal to or greater than the risk posed to a state directly connected by pipeline to
the proposed deepwater port. A request shall be communicated in accordance with §
9(a)(2) of the federal act;

[(b)](2) Determine and collect reimbursement for those costs to the State
associated with the processing of an application for which the applicant is responsible to
the State under the federal act;

[(c)] (3) Present the views of the State to the federal Secretary, other than those
required under [subsection (a)] PARAGRAPH (1) OF THIS SECTION, regarding the
location, construction and operation of a deepwater port;

[(d)](4) Request all documents, reports or other information from the federal
Secretary under the federal act which are necessary to assist the State in the processing of
an application;

[(e)](5) Set reasonable fees permitted under the federal act for. the use of a
deepwater port facility and state land-based facilities directly related to a deepwater port
facility; and

[(f)] (6) The Secretary of Natural Resources shall obtain the suggestions and
comments of those departments having responsibility associated with the duties
enumerated in this subsection.                                                                                       

DRAFTER'S NOTE:           

Error: Stylistic errors in § 3-604 of the Natural Resources Article.

Occurred: Ch. 778, Acts of 1977.

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