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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" citation="COMAR 10.14.08.07" title_num="10" subtitle_num="14" chapter_num="08" heading="Application Review, Selection of Grantees, and Grant Period.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The Department shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Determine the amount of money available for grants under the Program in each fiscal year;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Develop a weighting formula to rate each application received by the Program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Make available the weighting formula on the Program website and include the weighting formula in the request for applications;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Request additional information or changes to the application if necessary; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Reject an application that does not meet the application requirements.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department shall review and prioritize applications based on the quality of the application received and the degree to which the tests listed on the application meet the following criteria:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The scientific and clinical evidence supporting the claimed accuracy and reliability of test;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Whether the test employs innovative or novel technologies;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The ability of the test to simultaneously screen for two or more cancer types;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>The cost effectiveness of the test; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Whether the test is developed, manufactured, or commercialized by a business entity located in the State.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>The Department may review an application in consultation with one or more experts in cancer screening.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>If the Department receives applications for grant funds totaling more than the amount of funds appropriated for the Program, the Department shall award the funds on a pro rata basis.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="E.">
    <text>Funds shall be awarded under the Program for a maximum of 1 year..</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>