The State may provide funding for a growth–related project not in a priority funding area without receiving approval from the Board of Public Works as provided under § 5–7B–05 of this subtitle for: a project that is required to protect public health or safety; a project involving federal funds, to the extent compliance with this subtitle would conflict or be inconsistent with federal law; a growth–related project related to a commercial or industrial activity which, due to its operational or physical characteristics, shall be located away from other development, including: a natural resource based industry; an industry relating to: agricultural operations, as defined in § 7–101 of the Labor and Employment Article; forestry activities; or mineral extraction; an industry that is proximate to: an airport facility; a port facility; a railroad facility; a transit facility; or a major highway interchange; or a tourism facility or museum that is required to be located away from other development due to necessary proximity to specific historic, natural, or cultural resources; or a growth–related project involving funding for a project under: § 7–314 of this article; Title 5, Subtitle 3, Subtitle 4, or Subtitle 5 of the Economic Development Article; or Title 6, Subtitle 2 or Subtitle 3 of the Housing and Community Development Article. A procedure for notification, review, and comment on exceptions proposed under this section shall be established jointly by the applicable State agency and the Department of Planning.