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Ch. 209
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2000 LAWS OF MARYLAND
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of watersheds for the purpose of flood control planning and management and
establish a schedule for completion of studies of these watersheds.
(b) (1) The Department, in cooperation with the subdivisions and the
Department of Agriculture and the [Office] DEPARTMENT of Planning, shall conduct
studies of the watersheds designated pursuant to subsection (a) of this section which
shall define at least:
(i) The existing magnitude and frequency of flood events;
(ii) The magnitude and frequency of flood events based on planned
development; and
(iii) Alternative management techniques according to their
effectiveness in controlling floods and minimizing flood damage.
(d) (1) By July 1, 1990 each subdivision, in cooperation with the
Departments of the Environment and Agriculture, the [Office] DEPARTMENT of
Planning, and other appropriate State agencies, shall prepare a flood management
plan based upon an evaluation of the alternative management techniques and other
findings included in studies conducted under subsection (b) of this section. Each flood
management plan shall be consistent with the purposes and provisions of this
subtitle.
(h) (8) Before making a grant, the Department, in cooperation with the
[Office] DEPARTMENT of Planning, shall review the flood control and watershed
management operations of the applicant subdivision to assure that the flood control
and watershed management operations are in compliance with this subtitle.
(9) The Department, in consultation with the [Office] DEPARTMENT of
Planning, shall adopt regulations necessary for the administration of the grant
program. These regulations may include:
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(i) A determination of statewide and interjurisdictional needs and
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priorities;
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(ii) Standards of eligibility for applicants and projects;
(iii) Criteria for recognition of tidal and nontidal areas;
(iv) Engineering and economic standards and alternatives; and
(v) Procedures for filing and processing contents of applications.
(10) Each project application shall be submitted to and reviewed by the
State clearinghouse of the [Office] DEPARTMENT of Planning in accordance with
established clearinghouse procedures.
7-406.
(j) On issuance of a certificate the Board shall file a copy of that certificate
with the Secretary to the Board and the Secretary of State. Copies of the certificate
shall be sent by the Secretary to the Board to:
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