Ch. 281                                    2003 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(iii)    1 in 1985;

(iv)    1 in 1986; and

(v)     1 in 1987.]

[(3)] (2) At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a
successor is appointed and qualifies.

[(4)] (3) A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only
for the rest of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.

3-205.

(a)     Before the Department [adopts] PROPOSES any CHANGES IN THE
PROVISIONS OF THIS TITLE OR REVISIONS TO THE environmental noise [standard or
sound level limit,] REGULATIONS, the Department shall:

(1)      [submit] SUBMIT the proposed [environmental noise standard or
sound level limit] REVISIONS to the Council for advice;

(2)      CONDUCT PUBLIC HEARINGS; AND

(3)      PREPARE OR SOLICIT TECHNICAL INPUT ON ISSUES RELATED TO
THE REVISIONS.

(b)     Within 60 days after receiving a proposed [environmental noise standard
or sound level limit] REVISION from the Department, the Council shall give the
Department its advice on the proposal by recommending:

(1)     Adoption;

(2)     Rejection; or

(3)     Modification.

(C) THE COUNCIL MAY PROVIDE ADVICE TO THE DEPARTMENT ON ANY
MATTER RELATING TO NOISE POLLUTION.

3-301.

There is an Interagency Noise Control Committee.
3-302.

(a) The Committee consists of:

(1)      1 member of the Governor's executive staff, appointed by the
Governor; and

(2)     1 representative of each of the following departments, appointed by
the Secretary of that department:

(i) The Department of the Environment;

(ii) The State Department of Transportation;

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