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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 05.23.01.03" title_num="05" subtitle_num="23" chapter_num="01" heading="Public Health Impact Assessment Required.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Before a qualified project is authorized to exceed the density in an area zoned for nonresidential use under Land Use Article Title 7, Subtitle 5, Annotated Code of Maryland, the entity responsible for the qualified project shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Conduct a public health impact assessment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Submit the public health impact assessment to the Department; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Receive approval of the public health impact assessment from the Department.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>A public health impact statement submitted to the Department under this chapter shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An environmental assessment;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A project overview; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>An area overview.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>An entity responsible for a qualified project that has applied for funding or financing from the Department shall only be required to submit the information required for the project overview and the area overview to the extent that the information has not been provided to the Department in its application and/or market study.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>An environmental assessment under this chapter shall be completed by a qualified environmental professional and shall include:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An examination of the method of water supply and sewage disposal for the project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A review of available documentation describing existing and previous building uses and building materials used on the project site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Interviews with previous owners and/or occupants of the project site to determine any prior use of the site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Interviews with owners and/or occupants of other properties in the immediate area to determine historical neighboring land use and the probability of contamination;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>An evaluation of the project site for pertinent environmental issues, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Foundation conditions;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Man-made hazards;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Stormwater runoff;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Underground storage tanks; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Potential for hazards involving lead-based paint, radon gas, mold, asbestos, and PCBs;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>An evaluation of any other potential health hazards on or in close proximity to the project site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>An evaluation of any environmental conditions particular to the project site;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>An evaluation of the proximity of the project site to any industrial facilities or other features that could potentially create a health hazard; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>An evaluation of any mitigation of potential hazards.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>A project overview under this chapter shall include detailed information regarding:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The proposed design of the project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The number and type of housing units in the project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The number of housing units affordable to families at or below 60 percent of the local area median income;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The monthly rent for market-rate and affordable units in the project;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Amenities and other project details; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A summary of the zoning for the project site.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="F.">
    <text>An area overview under this chapter shall include detailed information regarding:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The demographics of the area surrounding the project site, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Age;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Race and ethnicity;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Educational attainment;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Financial status;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>Life expectancy;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Infant mortality; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Population density;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Proximity of the project site to highways and transit;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Proximity of the project site to other local amenities; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Access of the project site to services including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Hospitals;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Fire departments; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Schools, including institutions of higher education.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="G.">
    <text>An entity responsible for a qualified project subject to this chapter shall submit its public health impact assessment to the Department:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>For projects for which the entity has applied for funding or financing through the Department:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>If applicable, as part of the Viability or Viability/Commitment package submitted to the Department; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>For tax credit-only projects, at least 90 days before closing;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>For projects for which the entity has not applied for funding or financing through the Department, at the time the density bonus is requested via form available on the Department’s Multifamily Library web page.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>