These regulations apply to major capital improvement projects and public works projects to be funded by the Department or a unit of the Department with State or federal funds. These regulations do not apply to any project for which: A valid building permit was issued before October 1, 1992; A state commitment for a grant, loan, loan guarantee, or insurance was issued before October 1, 1992; Final review under the National Environmental Policy Act or the Maryland Environmental Policy Act was completed by October 1, 1992; or Final review through the State Clearinghouse for Intergovernmental Assistance was completed before January 1, 1993.