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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" citation="COMAR 20.79.03.04" title_num="20" subtitle_num="79" chapter_num="03" heading="Socioeconomic Information.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The purpose of this regulation is to require the applicant to demonstrate that the application addresses the socioeconomic effects of the project.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The applicant’s environmental review document shall include the following socioeconomic information:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A summary of the socioeconomic effects of the construction and operation of the project, including a description of the unavoidable impact and recommended mitigation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A description of historic and archeological resources of the site and impacts from the project on those resources, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The Maryland Historic Trust’s response to a review intake questionnaire submitted by the applicant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Labeled photographs of the project site including images of all buildings and structures located within the project area and keyed to a site plan, if possible;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Drawings and a written scope of work illustrating any plans to construct, demolish, or rehabilitate buildings or other structures; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>A brief description of the project area, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>The past and present land uses and conditions; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Any known construction dates for the buildings in the project area;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A description of any agricultural resources affected by the project, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A map of the project site identifying any areas of prime farmland by metes and bounds;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The area or acreage of prime farmland impacted by the project;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>An itemized list of all conservation easements impacted by the project;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The number of acres planned for removal from agricultural production; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The current agricultural use of the prime farmland, if applicable;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>A description of the project’s effect on public safety and transportation impacts, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Planned measures to address impacts to public services and safety, including but not limited to fire safety and emergency vehicle traffic plans;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A description of transportation information associated with the project, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Construction traffic routes;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Road permits;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Dust control methods; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Road damage avoidance and mitigation;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The proximity of the project to any nearby airport and information from the Federal Aviation Administration and Maryland Aviation Administration on the impacts of the project on air navigation and any proposed mitigation; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>When applicable, an evaluation of the project’s potential radiofrequency or thermal impacts to communication systems and military operations, and any proposed mitigation;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>A description of any proposals to buffer the project’s visual impacts;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>A description of vegetation management plans for the project site, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Topographic contour grading maps;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A grounds management plan, including weed control plans;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Any inclusion of pollinator habitat; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>For solar generating stations:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>An affirmative statement whether the applicant intends to apply for the pollinator-friendly solar designation, pursuant to COMAR 08.13.02; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>An affirmative statement whether the applicant intends to incorporate agrivoltaics;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>A description of the project’s effects on the local economy, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Person-years of employment, including direct and indirect employment, during the project’s construction phase;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Person-years of employment, including estimates of direct and indirect employment, for the 5 years immediately following the completion of the project’s construction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Impacts to State and local tax revenues;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>A description of the project’s impacts, if any, on other applicable State, regional, and local plans or programs, including a reference to each appropriate agency or unit with authority to review, evaluate, or comment on behalf of the plan or program; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>For solar photovoltaic generating stations, a preliminary study of reflective glare impacts on adjacent public and private rights of way, non-participating occupied structures, and flight paths associated with airports within 3 miles of the project site.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Where applicable, the application shall address environmental justice information in accordance with Regulation .05 of this chapter.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>