# Environment (GEN)

## Title 9. Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities

### Subtitle 2. Regulation by State

#### Section 9-277

(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 Sec. 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 Sec. 9-275(b)(3) of this subtitle.

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Md. Code Ann., Envir. (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)