<subtitle num="01" heading="General Regulations"> <chapter num="01" heading="Petition for Declaratory Ruling"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Who May File."> <text>Any interested person may file a petition with the Board of Public Works (the “Board”) with respect to the applicability of any statute pertaining to the Board or the applicability of any regulation adopted by the Board.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Form."> <text>The petition shall be in writing and shall contain a detailed statement of the facts. It shall question the applicability of the State statute or regulation to these facts. The petition shall contain the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner and a statement describing the petitioner's interest in making the request for the declaratory ruling. In addition, the petition shall contain a statement by the petitioner, under oath, that the facts contained in the petition are true to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Submission, Consideration, and Disposition."> <text>The petition shall be filed with the Secretary to the Board for the Board's consideration and disposition. The Board shall consider the petition and may, in its discretion, issue the declaratory ruling requested. The Secretary to the Board shall notify the petitioner in writing of whatever action the Board may decide to take, stating the reasons for its decision. A written answer from the Secretary to the Board to an inquiry may not be construed to be a declaratory ruling unless made in conformity with this regulation.</text> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Government Article, §§10-304 and 10-305, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2153)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="02" heading="Petitions for Adoption, Amendment, or Repeal of Regulations"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Who May File."> <text>Any interested person may file a petition with the Board of Public Works for the promulgation, amendment, or repeal of any regulation under this title.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Form."> <text>The petition shall state the regulation or amendment the petitioner proposes and shall refer to any existing regulation the petitioner seeks to have amended or repealed. The petition also shall include a brief statement of reasons in support of the proposed change and the name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Submission, Consideration, and Disposition."> <text>The petition shall be filed with the Secretary to the Board for the Board's consideration and disposition. Within 60 days after submission, the Secretary to the Board shall notify the petitioner in writing either that the Board has denied the petition in whole or in part, stating reasons for the denial, or that it has initiated appropriate procedures to promulgate, amend, or repeal regulations in accordance with the petition.</text> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Government Article, §§10-122 and 10-123, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2153)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="03" heading="Contested Case Regulations"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Scope."> <text>This chapter applies to hearings that the Board of Public Works is required to conduct by statute or regulation to adjudicate the rights, duties, statutory entitlements, or privileges of specific persons, except for hearings for which procedures are prescribed by a specific law or by other regulation.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Definitions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Terms Defined.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>“Administrative law judge” means an individual assigned by the Office of Administrative Hearings to conduct a hearing pursuant to this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>“Board” means the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>“Party” means the Board or any person whose rights are being adjudicated at a hearing.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Delegation."> <text>Whenever the Board is required by statute or regulation to conduct a hearing as set forth in Regulation .01 of this chapter, the Board may:</text> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Hear the case; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Refer the case to the Office of Administrative Hearings which shall appoint an administrative law judge who shall conduct the hearing.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="Notice."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Board or the administrative law judge shall give the parties reasonable notice of the hearing.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Contents of Notice. The notice shall contain a:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Statement of the date, time, place, and nature of the hearing;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Statement of the person's right to be represented by counsel;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Statement of the legal authority and jurisdiction under which the hearing is to be held;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Reference to the particular sections of statute and regulation, including rules of procedure, involved; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Short and simple statement of the matters which will be at issue at the hearing.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Prehearing Conference."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Before the date of the hearing, a prehearing conference may be held, for which notice shall be given to all parties of the date, time, and place.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>In the discretion of the Board or the administrative law judge, persons other than parties may attend a prehearing conference.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="Hearing."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>General. The provisions of State Government Article, §§10-211—10-219, Annotated Code of Maryland, concerning the conduct of administrative hearings apply to these proceedings.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Presentation of Hearing. Hearings shall be conducted generally in the following order, unless modified by the Board or the administrative law judge during the prehearing conference or otherwise:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Call of the case by the Board or the administrative law judge ;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Opening statements by the parties;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Presentation of evidence in the following order:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The Board or its designee presents the basis for the Board's action or proposed action and other evidence,</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Parties aggrieved by the Board's action or proposed action present their objections and other evidence,</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Other persons may present evidence in the discretion of the Board or the hearing officer,</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Rebuttals in the same order.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Powers of Board or Administrative Law Judge. The Board or the administrative law judge shall have all powers necessary to these ends, including, but not limited to, the power to:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Administer oaths and affirmations;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Rule upon offers of proof and receive relevant and material evidence;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Consider and rule upon all procedural and other motions appropriate to the proceedings;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Examine witnesses;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Maintain order, limit unduly repetitious testimony, and limit the time for presentations;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Grant a continuance for good cause shown;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>Require parties to submit proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Call witnesses.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Rights of Party. Every party shall have the right on every genuine issue of fact to:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Call witnesses and present evidence;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Cross-examine every witness called by a party, the Board, or the administrative law judge or other person;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Submit rebuttal evidence;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Present summation and argument; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>File objections, exceptions, and motions, except that if a party is represented by counsel, all the submissions of evidence, examination and cross-examination of witnesses, and filing of objections, exceptions, and motions shall be done and presented solely by this counsel.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" heading="Record and Transcript."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Board or the administrative law judge shall prepare an official record of each hearing, which shall include all pleadings, exhibits, and other material filed in the proceeding, and any testimony transcribed according to §B of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>A stenographic record of the proceedings or other form of verbatim record acceptable to the Board shall be made at the expense of the Board. This record need not be transcribed unless requested by a party, the administrative law judge, or the Board. The cost of typewritten transcripts of proceedings, or part of proceedings, shall be paid by the party requesting the transcript.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Decisions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>If the Board personally hears the evidence at the hearing, the Board shall issue a final decision within a reasonable time.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Proposed Decision.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>If the Board does not personally hear the evidence at the hearing, the administrative law judge shall issue a proposed decision within 90 days of the hearing according to the provisions of State Government Article, §10-220, Annotated Code of Maryland, and a final decision may not be issued until the requirements of this section have been met.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The administrative law judge shall send the proposed decision, including the findings of fact and conclusions of law on which it is based, to all parties immediately after its issuance.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The administrative law judge shall notify the parties that within 15 days after receipt of the proposed decision, a party adversely affected by the proposed decision may file written exceptions to the proposed decision and request the opportunity to present argument to the Board. Any party filing written exceptions or requesting argument shall include in the exceptions or the request precise references to those sections of the record which the party wishes the Board to review. References to the record other than any transcript of testimony shall be indicated as R . . . , and references to the transcript of testimony as contained in the record shall be indicated as T . . .. If a party fails to provide these specific references, the Board may dismiss any request to present argument and may base its review of the proposed decision on whatever portion of the record it deems appropriate.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>If an opportunity to present argument is not requested, the Board shall issue a final decision within a reasonable time.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>If argument is requested, the Board shall set a date for presentation of argument and shall notify the parties of the date, time, and place for argument, which shall be held within a reasonable time of the receipt of the request for oral argument.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>The Board shall issue a final decision within a reasonable time of presentation of argument. Copies of the decision shall be mailed to all parties, return receipt requested.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>All final decisions issued by the Board shall include findings of fact and conclusions of law in accordance with State Government Article, §10-221, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" heading="Appeal."> <text>A party adversely affected by a final decision of the Board may obtain judicial review of the decision as provided by law.</text> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Government Article, §10-206, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2153)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .08A and B amended effective August 2, 1993 (20:15 Md. R. 1222)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Chapter revised effective January 27, 1997 (24:2 Md. R. 116)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="04" heading="Access to Public Records"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Purpose."> <text>These regulations set out procedures for filing requests with the Board of Public Works for the inspection, copying, or correction of records of the Board under the Access to Public Records Act, State Government Article, §§10-611—10-628, Annotated Code of Maryland. It is the policy of the Board of Public Works to facilitate public access to the records of the Board, when the access is allowed by law, by minimizing costs and time delays to persons requesting information.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Definitions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The following terms have the meanings indicated unless otherwise apparent from the context.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Terms Defined.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>“Act” means the Access to Public Records Act, State Government Article, §§10-611—10-628, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>“Applicant” means a person or governmental unit that asks to inspect a public record.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>“Board” means the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>“Custodian” means a person employed by the Board having personal custody and control of a public record of the Office.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>“Disclosable record” means a record required to be disclosed.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>“Official custodian” means the Secretary to the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>“Person in interest” means a person or governmental unit that is the subject of a public record or a designee of the person or governmental unit, or, if the person has a legal disability, a parent or legal representative of the person.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>“Public record” means the original or copy of documentary material that is made or received by the Board in connection with the transaction of public business, regardless of its form. (For example, a card, a computerized record, correspondence, a drawing, a film or microfilm, a map, a photograph, a recording or tape is a public record.) A public record includes a document that contains the salary of an official or employee.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>“Working day” means a day other than Saturday, Sunday, or a State holiday.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Requests for Access or Copy."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>An applicant may request access to inspect or copy public records of the Board.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The applicant shall direct the request to the custodian. If the custodian is not known, the applicant may direct the request to the official custodian.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="Written Application."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Inspections.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Except as provided in §A(2), of this regulation, the custodian shall make available for inspection, without a written application, any record that clearly is required to be disclosed.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The custodian may require a written application if the custodian reasonably believes that:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>A written application will materially assist the Office in responding to the request;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The Act or any other law may prohibit disclosure of the record; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>The Act may authorize nondisclosure.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Copies. If the applicant is requesting a copy of a public record, the custodian may require a written application.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Contents of Application. A written application shall contain an applicant's:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Name;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Address; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>A brief description of the record sought.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Custodian's Response to Application."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The custodian shall determine:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Whether a written application is required.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Whether the record is in the custodian's custody.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Whether the record can be disclosed to the applicant.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Whether the applicant is a person in interest, if the record may be disclosed only to a person in interest. The custodian may require documentation from the applicant to support the claim that the applicant is a person in interest.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Decision to Grant or Deny.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Within 30 days after receiving an application, the custodian shall grant or deny the application.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Grant. If the custodian decides to grant an application for inspection, the record shall be produced immediately or within a reasonable period, not to exceed 30 days, after receipt of the request, if that time is needed to retrieve the information.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Denial.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Once a final decision to deny the application is made, the custodian shall immediately notify the applicant.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Within 10 working days of the decision, the custodian shall give the applicant a written statement of the reasons for the denial, the legal authority for the denial, and the remedies available for review of the denial.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Partial Grant. The custodian shall permit inspection of any part of the record that is subject to inspection and reasonably severable from those parts not subject to inspection.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Custody and Control of the Record. If the record is not in the custody or control of the custodian, the custodian shall notify the applicant within 10 working days after the receipt of the request and, if known, the identity and location of the actual custodian.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Record Temporarily Unavailable. If the record is temporarily unavailable, the custodian shall notify the applicant within 10 working days after receipt of the request and tell the applicant the date on which the record is expected to become available.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>Record Lost or Destroyed. If the custodian determines that the record is lost or destroyed, the applicant shall be notified within 10 working days after receipt of the request.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>Extension of Time Limits. With the consent of the applicant, any time period imposed by the Act may be extended for an additional period not to exceed 30 days.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="Notice to Persons Who May Be Affected by Disclosure."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Except as provided in §B, the custodian may notify a person who could be adversely affected by disclosure of a record that a request for inspection or copying of the record has been made. The custodian may consider the views of that person before deciding whether to disclose the record to the applicant.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The custodian may not notify a person who could be adversely affected by disclosure if:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Any other law prohibits the notice; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Access to a disclosable record would be unreasonably delayed.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" heading="Review of a Denial."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>If the custodian denies a written application for a reason other than that the record is temporarily unavailable, the applicant may, within 30 days after receipt of a notice of denial, request an administrative hearing.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>If the administrative hearing results in a total or partial denial of the written application, the applicant may file an appropriate action in the circuit court under §10-623 of the Act.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>If the applicant chooses not to request a hearing under §A, of this regulation, the applicant may file an action for judicial enforcement under State Government Article, §10-623, Annotated Code of Maryland, without exhausting the administrative remedy.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Disclosure Against Public Interest."> <text>If the Board decides that disclosure, otherwise required by the Act or other law, would do substantial injury to the public interest the Board may temporarily deny the request in writing and, within 10 working days of the denial, apply to the appropriate circuit court for an order permitting continued denial. Notice of the application shall be served on the applicant in the manner provided for service of process by the Maryland Rules of Procedure.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" heading="Fees."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The fee for copying and certifying copies of records is as follows:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Copies.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>If reproduction can be made by a photocopying machine within the offices of the Board, the charge for each copy is 43 cents per page. The per-page charge will increase as follows:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>45 cents on July 1, 2006;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>48 cents on July 1, 2008; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>51 cents on July 1, 2010.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>If a record cannot be photocopied in the offices of the Board (for example, punch cards, magnetic tapes, blue prints, and microfilm), the fee for copies will be the actual cost of reproduction.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Minimum Fee Charged. A charge may not be made if the total amount of the fee is $5 or less.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>If the fee for copies, printouts, photographs, or certified copies of any record is specifically prescribed by a law or regulation other than the Maryland Access to Public Records Act, that specific law or regulation shall control.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>If the custodian is unable to copy a record within the offices of the Board, the custodian shall make arrangements for the prompt reproduction of the record at a public or private facility outside the Board's offices. The custodian shall either collect from the applicant a fee to cover the actual cost of reproduction or direct the applicant to pay the cost of reproduction directly to the facility making the copy.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Before copying a record, the custodian shall estimate the cost of reproduction and obtain either the agreement of the applicant to pay the cost or prepayment of any estimated fees.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>The official custodian may charge a fee for employee search and preparation time in excess of 2 hours. The fee shall reflect the hourly wage, including fringe benefits, of the employee who performs the search and preparation.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>Upon request, the official custodian may waive or reduce any fee charged pursuant to this regulation, if the official custodian determines that the waiver or reduction is in the public interest. The official custodian shall consider, among other relevant factors, the ability of the applicant to pay the cost or fee.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="G."> <text>If the applicant requests that copies be mailed or delivered to the applicant, the custodian may charge the applicant cost of postage or delivery.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" heading="Time of Inspection."> <text>An applicant may inspect disclosable records only during the normal working hours of the Board's offices.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" heading="Place of Inspection."> <text>Inspection shall take place where the document is located, unless the Board, after considering the applicant's preference, determines that another place is more suitable and convenient.</text> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">General Provisions §§ 4-101 - 4-601, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2153)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09A amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .09A, E amended affective January 27, 1997 (24:2 Md. R. 116)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="05" heading="Correction or Amendment of Personal Records"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="General."> <text>These regulations set out procedures for persons in interest to request the correction or amendment of personal records under State Government Article, §10-625, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Definitions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>In these regulations, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Terms Defined.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>“Act” means the Access to Public Records Act, State Government Article, §§10-611—10-628, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>“Board” means the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>“Custodian” means a person employed by the Board of Public Works having personal custody and control of a public record of the office.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>“Official custodian” means the Secretary to the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>“Person in interest” means a person or governmental unit that is the subject of a public record or a designee of the person or governmental unit, or, if the person has a legal disability, a parent or legal representative of the person.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>“Personal record” means a public record that names or, with reasonable certainty, otherwise identifies an individual by an identifying factor such as:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>An address;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>A description;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>A finger or voice print;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>A number; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>A picture.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Who May Request."> <text>A person in interest may request the Board to correct or amend any personal record pursuant to §10-625 of the Act.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="Contents of Request."> <text>The request shall be in writing and shall state the:</text> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Name, address, and phone number of the person making the request;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Precise correction or amendment requested; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Reason the correction or amendment is sought.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Filing The Request."> <text>A request for correction or amendment of a record shall be filed with the Board by addressing it to the custodian of the record. If the custodian is unknown, the request may be addressed to the official custodian.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="Return of Request."> <text>If a request does not reasonably comply with Regulation .04, of this chapter, it shall be returned to the person in interest with an explanation and a statement that, upon completion, it may be refiled with the Board.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" heading="Response to Request."> <text>Within 30 days after receipt of a proper request for correction or amendment the custodian shall:</text> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Make the requested correction or amendment and inform the person in writing of the action;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Inform the person in writing of:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The refusal to make the requested correction or amendment, and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The reason for the refusal; or</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Inform the person in writing that the record will not be amended or corrected as requested because:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The person is not a person in interest,</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The record sought to be corrected or amended is not a personal record,</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The person requesting the correction or amendment is not entitled to inspect the record under State Government Article, §§10-615—10-619, Annotated Code of Maryland, or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Any other reason that is authorized by law.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Statement of Disagreement."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Right to File. If the Board refuses the requested correction or amendment, the person in interest may file a concise statement of the reasons for:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The requested correction or amendment; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Disagreement with the refusal of the Board to make the correction or amendment.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Requirements for Statements of Disagreement. The statement shall be filed on pages not exceeding 8-1/2 X 11 inches in size. Only one side of the page shall contain a statement. Not more than five pages will be accepted in connection with a single request for correction or amendment.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Information Provided to Third Parties. When the Board discloses to a third party information from personal records about which a statement of disagreement has been filed, the Board shall furnish a copy of the statement to the third party.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" heading="Administrative and Judicial Review."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>A person may seek administrative and judicial review in accordance with State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland, if the person has been denied:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A request to change a personal record;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The right to file a statement of disagreement; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The right to have a statement of disagreement forwarded to a third party pursuant to Regulation .08C.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>A request for administrative review of a decision of the Board to deny a request to change a personal record shall be filed within 30 days of the date of the decision.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Government Article, §10-625, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2153)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> </subtitle> <subtitle num="02" heading="Program Administration"> <chapter num="01" heading="Standard Travel Regulations"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Scope."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Unless otherwise provided by law, these regulations apply to all travel for official business undertaken by officials and employees of units of the Executive Branch of the State government, except elected officials and officials and employees of the University of Maryland System, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>If a contract specifically provides for their application, these regulations may apply to official business travel of persons performing a State contract.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>These regulations do not apply:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>When a line item in the annual State budget specifically identifies an item and amount for exemption.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>To State-owned, State-leased, or privately owned motor vehicles. Reimbursement to employees or officials who use State-owned, State-leased, or privately owned motor vehicles to conduct official business for the State is within the jurisdiction of the State Fleet Administrator, Department of Budget and Management, and subject to policies issued by the Secretary of Budget and Management.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Definitions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>In this chapter, the following terms have the meanings indicated.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Terms Defined.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>“Board” means the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>“Conferences, conventions, and seminars” means non-routine official business meetings for the purpose of discussing or deciding matters related to the accomplishment of position responsibilities.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>“Credit services contractor” means a private entity under contract with the State to extend the State credit for purposes of charging business travel expenses.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>“Department” means the Department of Budget and Management.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Employee.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Employee” means an employee or official of a unit of the Executive Branch of State government.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Employee” does not mean elected officials and officials and employees of the University of Maryland System, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>“In-State travel” means travel to destinations inside the boundaries of Maryland, and includes Washington, D.C.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>“Official business” means the authorized duties performed by an employee or official of the State in the employee's or officer's defined capacity under the duties and responsibilities prescribed by the employment or office.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>“Out-of-country travel” means travel to destinations outside the United States and its territories.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>“Out-of-State travel” means travel to destinations outside Maryland and Washington, D.C.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(10)"> <text>“Routine business travel” means authorized travel on a daily basis or periodic basis to a jobsite other than the employee's assigned office for official business.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(11)"> <text>“Secretary” means the Secretary of Budget and Management.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(12)"> <text>“Training” means the same as provided under COMAR 17.04.10.01.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(13)"> <text>“Travel services contractor” means a private business entity under contract with the State to serve as a travel agency for purposes of State employee business travel.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(14)"> <text>“Travel status” means the condition of a State employee while traveling on State business. An employee is not in travel status while commuting from home to the employee's assigned office, regardless of the length of time of that commute.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(15)"> <text>“Unit” means any department or independent agency within the Executive Branch of State government.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Policy."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>These regulations establish a State Travel Management Program, under the jurisdiction of the Secretary, Budget and Management, to help ensure fairness in the application and administration of travel expense reimbursement and to reduce and control the State's costs related to travel.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>An employee traveling on official business is expected to exercise the same care incurring expenses as would a prudent person traveling for personal reasons. Travel for business should be conducted at a minimum cost for achieving the success of the mission. Travelers shall request reservations as far in advance as possible and shall utilize the lowest logical air/rail fares available. Subject to approval by the unit head, use of business class is allowable when traveling to destinations outside North America, the Caribbean Islands, and the Hawaiian Islands. Travel in first class is not allowable unless documented evidence clearly indicates the travel is in the best interest of the State. An employee may accept promotional awards if they are obtained under the same conditions as those offered to the general public, provided that participation in such programs results in no additional cost to the State. An employee who receives compensation for being bumped from a flight while on travel status shall remit that compensation to the State. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, as the State’s preferred airport, should be used whenever convenient and cost effective.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>State facilities shall be used for in-State meetings whenever available, unless the use of outside facilities is more cost effective, or the agency head certifies that the outside facility is more appropriate to completing the business mission.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>The Secretary shall establish reimbursement rates, subject to the approval of the Board of Public Works. Expenditures for official travel may be considered as reimbursable only if incurred in accordance with these regulations. The Department shall make reimbursement rates available online wherever practicable.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="Travel Management Office."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The State Travel Management Office is established in the Department of Budget and Management to administer the State Travel Management Program.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The State travel manager shall:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Oversee the operations of the Travel Management Office;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Monitor contractor performance and unit compliance; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Work with State units to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the Travel Management Program.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Unit Heads."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Unit heads shall:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Be responsible for ensuring compliance with this chapter by providing adequate internal control over employee travel;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Designate an existing employee or employees to serve in a subsidiary capacity as an agency travel coordinator or coordinators within their organization for the purpose of monitoring employee compliance with these regulations and performing other duties listed in Regulation .06.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Exceptions to using the travel and credit service contractor or contractors shall be approved by the unit head or designee in accordance with Regulation .08B, documented by the unit, and forwarded to the Department's Travel Management Office by January 15th and July 15th of each year. Reporting is to cover the periods of July 1 through December 31, and January 1 through June 30, respectively. This section shall be effective upon written notification of the Secretary to the unit head.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="State Agency Travel Coordinators."> <text>The agency travel coordinators shall be responsible for:</text> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Monitoring employee compliance in accordance with this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Providing assistance to employees concerning questions and problems with travel;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Serving as liaison with the Department's Travel Management Office and the travel and credit service contractors.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" heading="Secretary."> <text>The Secretary shall be responsible for the:</text> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Development and promulgation of the regulations in this chapter, including travel reimbursement rates, with the approval of the Board;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Procurement of travel and credit service contracts and rate agreements;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Development and administration of travel and credit service contracts and rate agreements;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Program monitoring, evaluation, and guidance;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>Liaison with State units to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the travel management program and compliance with this chapter. This shall include resolving problems and complaints of the units and travel and credit service contractors and providing educational material to agency travel coordinators and employees.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Travel Services Contractor."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Secretary may contract with travel service providers, or with a single provider, to acquire travel services for State employees traveling on official business.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Upon written notification of the Secretary to the unit head, employees shall book all airline, railway, and ship travel, all car rentals, and all lodging reservations through the State travel service contractor, except under the following circumstances:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>An unusual situation makes it impractical or impossible to use the services of the State travel services contractor;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The State travel services contractor does not serve the area where the employee is located;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Travel arrangements are to be made for the employee by the organizer of a planned conference, convention, or seminar in order to obtain special discounts not available through the travel services contractor.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>When changes in travel planning require cancellation or revision of common carrier tickets, or car rental or lodging arrangements, the employee shall notify the travel services contractor as soon as possible so that the necessary changes can be made.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" heading="Air Travel Accident Insurance."> <text>Air travel insurance is provided through the State Treasurer's Office. Beneficiaries are those designated with the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. Questions concerning policy coverage or the designation of beneficiaries shall be directed to the State Treasurer's Office.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" heading="Travel Authorization."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>In-State Business Travel. Subject to appropriated funds, routine business travel may be authorized in accordance with appropriate internal approval procedures of the unit responsible for the official State business.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Out-of-State or Out-of-Country Business Travel. Subject to appropriated funds, a unit head or designee may authorize out-of-State and out-of-country travel for official business. Requests for authorization shall be submitted on the Comptroller of the Treasury's GAD Form X-3A, “Individual Request for Out-of-State Travel.”</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Conventions, Conferences, Seminars, or Training Travel.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Subject to appropriated funds, a unit head or designee may authorize in-State travel to conventions, conferences, seminars, or training in accordance with appropriate internal approval procedures. A unit head or designee may authorize out-of-State travel for these purposes using the Comptroller of the Treasury's GAD Form X-3A, “Individual Request for Out-of-State Travel.”</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Requests for authorization to travel out-of-country to conventions, conferences, seminars or training shall be submitted to the Secretary for approval.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" heading="Travel Payment and Reimbursement."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Each employee's reimbursement request shall include:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Comptroller of the Treasury's GAD Form X-3A, “Individual Request for Out-of-State Travel,” in accordance with Regulation .10 of this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The Comptroller of the Treasury's GAD Form X-5, “State of Maryland Expense Account”;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Itemized receipted bills and such other supporting documentation of expenses as may be required by the Comptroller.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Payment for Airline and Rail Tickets (Common Carrier). The following conditions shall be effective upon written notification of the Secretary to the unit head:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Units shall pay for employee common carrier tickets issued by the contractor travel service using the credit account number provided by the contractor selected for that purpose. Each unit or appropriate unit division shall be issued one account number and shall be centrally billed by the contractor for all charges. The identity of and access to all unit account numbers shall be restricted by the unit to the essential personnel.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Each unit shall have a written policy and assigned responsibility for obtaining and controlling common carrier tickets.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Wholly unused, fully refundable tickets shall be returned by the employee to the designated unit official to obtain credit. The unit official immediately shall return any unused portions of tickets to the contractual travel agency for credit to be applied.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" heading="Reimbursable Expenses."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>General. The State shall reimburse employees for authorized necessary travel and related expenses incurred by the employee. The State may not reimburse an employee for transportation, lodging, meal expense, or any other costs incurred by a spouse, child, or other person not essential to the business mission, who accompanies the employee on an official business trip. For reimbursement of travel expenses, including meals and expenses other than authorized tips, employees must provide receipts.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Taxi, Bus, and Airport Limousine. Taxi, bus, shuttle, and airport limousine fares incurred while on travel status are reimbursable when traveling to and from the airport, train station, or bus station, or when otherwise incurred while conducting official business. Employees may be reimbursed for tips for taxis, buses, shuttles, and airport limousines at rates and limits established by the Secretary. Employees shall use the mode of public transportation that results in the lowest logical cost to the State.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Rental Cars.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Subject to approval by the unit head or designee, employees may rent cars while on travel status when other means of transportation are unavailable, more costly, or impractical. The lowest cost vehicle necessary to achieve the traveler's mission shall be reserved. Upon written notification to the unit head, all car rental reservations shall be made through the State travel services contractor, except as provided in Regulation .08B, of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>In addition to the cost of the rental, the employee shall be reimbursed for necessary and reasonable expenses incurred for the following items:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Gasoline, oil, and emergency repairs;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Parking;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Toll charges.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Lodging.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>This section shall be effective upon written notification by the Secretary to the unit head. Employees shall make all lodging reservations through the State travel services contractor, except as provided in Regulation .08B, of this chapter, when official business requires the employee to remain away from home overnight. Field staff employees shall make in-State lodging reservations through the State travel services contractor whenever practical.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Reimbursement shall be in an amount equal to the actual cost of the least expensive available rate for reasonable accommodations based on single occupancy.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>In cases of double occupancy by two State employees, each employee shall be reimbursed 50 percent of the total room charge.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>In cases of double occupancy when one of the occupants is not on State business, lodging reimbursement shall be on the basis of the least expensive available rate for reasonable accommodations based on single occupancy.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>Meals.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Meal allowances for employees while in travel status are reimbursable at the rates established by the Secretary. All meal rates are inclusive of taxes and tips.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>When an employee is in travel status involving absence from home overnight, all meals are reimbursable.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Reimbursement may not be made for the cost of alcoholic beverages.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>The cost of breakfast is reimbursable when an employee in travel status has to leave home on official business 2 hours or more before the beginning time of the employee's place of business. The cost of dinner is reimbursable when an employee in travel status cannot get home within 2 hours after the employee's normal quitting time. In both cases, the 2 hours are in addition to the normal commuting time.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>In cases when an employee meets both of the conditions of §E(4), of this regulation, and is in travel status for the entire day, but not overnight, the employee's lunch also is reimbursable.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Reimbursement for either breakfast or dinner may not be made because of the hour at which an employee is required to leave home, or at which the employee returns home, because of commuting to and from the employee's normal place or places of employment.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>When a State institution, as a matter of practice, charges an employee for meals regardless of whether the employee eats a particular meal, and the employee is required to be absent from the institution on official business at mealtime, the employee shall be reimbursed to the extent of the cost of the meal charged to the employee by the institution.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Except as provided in §E(2), (4), (5), and (7), of this regulation, an employee may not be reimbursed for the cost of lunch.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>If the registration fee for a conference, convention, seminar, or training meeting includes the cost of meals, the State shall reimburse the employee for the full registration fee. For this meeting, the employee may not request reimbursement for the included meals.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(10)"> <text>Members of boards and commissions established by statute who do not receive compensation from the State may be reimbursed for actual and necessary meal expenses incurred while on official State business. Reimbursable meal expenses including tips may not exceed amounts established by the Secretary.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(11)"> <text>Meal reimbursement above the standard limits is allowable for employees conducting business in high cost areas designated by the Secretary.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(12)"> <text>Meal reimbursement above the standard limits is allowable for employees on travel status outside the United States and its territories upon submission of itemized receipts approved by the unit head or the unit head's designee.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>Conference Registration Fees. When a registration fee is charged, participating State officials or employees shall be reimbursed upon submission of a receipt.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="G."> <text>Porter Fees and Hotel Tips.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Porter fees and hotel tips per each bag carried at common carrier depots and hotels respectively are reimbursable at the rates and limits established by the Secretary.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The same per bag tip is reimbursable when checking into and checking out of a hotel.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The State will not reimburse for tips for hotel housekeeping services.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="H."> <text>Telephone and Postage Expenses. Telephone and postage expenses incurred in the performance of official duties are allowable.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="I."> <text>Cleaning Expenses. When an official or employee is required to be on travel status for a period exceeding 5 working days, the cost of necessary laundry, cleaning, and pressing is reimbursable.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="J."> <text>Expenses for Passports, Visas, and Traveler's Checks. If incurred as a result of the performance of official duties, fees for passports, visas, and traveler's checks are reimbursable upon submission of a receipt.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-203; Education Article, §§14-104 and 14-404; Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: July 5, 1988 (15:12 Md. R. 1447)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01A amended effective May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 827)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01C amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02B amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148); May 7, 2007 (34:9 Md. R. 827); June 9, 2014 (41:11 Md. R. 606)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03 amended effective July 1, 1989 (16:12 Md. R. 1338); January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03B amended effective June 9, 2014 (41:11 Md. R. 606)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04A amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .10C amended effective February 22, 1999 (26:4 Md. R. 274); June 9, 2014 (41:11 Md. R. 606)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11B amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12 amended effective June 9, 2014 (41:11 Md. R. 606)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12E amended effective July 1, 1989 (16:12 Md. R. 1338); January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12J adopted effective July 1, 1989 (16:12 Md. R. 1338)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="02" heading="Review of Human, Cultural, Social, and Educational Services Contracts" reason="Repealed"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: July 4, 1983 (10:13 Md. R. 1182)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01 recodified from COMAR 23.01.01 to 23.02.02 and amended effective September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2153)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Chapter repealed effective April 26, 1993 (20:8 Md. R. 724)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="03" heading="Public Improvements Project Review"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Scope."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Except as provided in §B of this regulation, this chapter applies to all projects for the construction, maintenance, or repair of any building, structure, or other public work:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Owned or constructed by the State or any unit of the State government, including the University of Maryland; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Acquired or constructed in whole or in part with State funds.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>This chapter does not apply to the construction, maintenance, or repair of any building, structure, or other public work by:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Department of Transportation or a unit within that Department;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Any housing authority created under Article 44A, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>The Baltimore County Metropolitan District; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>A county, municipal corporation, or unit of a county or municipal corporation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Power to Exempt."> <text>The Board of Public Works may exempt specific projects for the construction, maintenance, or repair of any building, structure, or other public work by a unit of State government from the provisions of the State Finance and Procurement Article, Title 4, Subtitle 4, Annotated Code of Maryland, pursuant to the procedures set forth in Regulation .03, of this chapter.</text> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Exemption Procedures."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Request for Exemption. A unit may request the Board of Public Works to exempt a specific project under Regulation .02, of this chapter, by filing an application with the Secretary to the Board.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Contents of Application. The application shall be in writing and shall include:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The identity of the applicant and of the building, structure, or other public work that is the subject of the project;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>A description of the project and its purpose; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The reason why the exemption is sought.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Action of Board of Public Works.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>As soon as practicable after submission, the Secretary to the Board shall place the application for exemption on the Board Agenda.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The Board shall consider the request and may:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Grant the request if it finds that the exemption is in the best interests of the State;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Deny the request; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Defer action, pending submission of additional information from the applicant, study by the Department of General Services, or any other action that the Board deems necessary or appropriate.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Notification. The Secretary to the Board promptly shall notify the applicant in writing of the Board's action. If action on the application is deferred, the notice shall state the terms of the deferral.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Finance and Procurement Article, §4-402, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 5, 1988 (15:18 Md. R. 2154)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="04" heading="State Tidal Wetlands Licensing Procedures"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Purpose."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The purpose of this chapter is to advance the best interest of the State with respect to State tidal wetlands, including preserving the rights of riparian owners.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The State holds State tidal wetlands in both a proprietary capacity and in sovereign trust for the benefit of the people of Maryland. In determining whether to issue a State tidal wetlands license, the Board of Public Works has the same discretion that any owner has in deciding whether to grant to another an interest in the owner’s property.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>In applying this chapter to determine whether issuing a State tidal wetland’s license is in the State’s best interest, it is the public policy of the State, taking into account varying ecological, economic, developmental, recreational, and aesthetic values, to preserve the wetlands and prevent their despoliation and destruction.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Scope."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>This chapter sets forth the procedures of the Board of Public Works for the licensing of all dredging, filling, or altering of State tidal wetlands. This includes the construction, reconstruction, or repair of structures, or of nonstructural shoreline stabilization measures, on State tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>A license issued under this chapter does not convey ownership of lands or the affected air space, or diminish the full and free use and enjoyment by the public of the tidal waters of the State.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>This chapter does not change the title to submerged lands conveyed to private owners by the State or its predecessors.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>This chapter does not set forth the complete range of Board of Public Works’ fiduciary and proprietary responsibilities relating to private uses of State wetlands. The Board of Public Works may, among other things, address these matters through easement, lease, deed, or other instrument to protect the State’s interests or to convey an interest in State wetlands.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Definitions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Terms Defined.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>“Administrator” means the Wetlands Administrator for the Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>“Board” means the Maryland Board of Public Works.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>“Critical area” consists of the following areas, as indicated on the Statewide Base Map:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>All waters of and lands under the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries to the head of tide;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>All State and private wetlands designated under Environment Article, Title 16, Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>All land and water areas within 1,000 feet beyond the landward boundaries of the resource identified under §B(3)(a) and (b) of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>“Department” means the Maryland Department of the Environment.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>“Dredging” means the removal or displacement by any means of soil, sand, gravel, shells, or other materials, whether or not of intrinsic value, from any State or private tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Enhancement.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Enhancement” means the rehabilitation of a degraded wetland site by manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a wetland site:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>To heighten, intensify, or improve a specific function, or functions; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>For a purpose such as water quality improvement, flood water retention or wildlife habitat.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Enhancement” results in a change in wetland function, or functions, and can lead to a decline in other wetland function, but does not result in a gain in wetland acres.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>Filling.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Filling” means the:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Displacement of tidal water by depositing into State or private wetlands soil, sand, gravel, shells, or other materials, including pilings, piers, and other structures;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Artificial alteration of tidal water levels by any physical structure, drainage ditch, or otherwise; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>Storm drainage projects that flow directly into tidal waters of the State.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Filling” does not include:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Drainage of agricultural land;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>In-place replacement or repair of functional shore erosion control structures using substantially similar materials and construction design; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>Planting of wetlands vegetation when no grading or fill in State or private wetlands is necessary.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>“Interested person” means, an owner of a riparian property contiguous to a parcel for which there is a licensing proceeding, or an individual that comments on, requests hearings for, or makes inquiries about a licensing proceeding.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>“License” means written authorization by the Board under Environment Article, §16-202, Annotated Code of Maryland, to dredge, fill, construct structures, or conduct certain other activities involving State tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(10)"> <text>“Licensee” means a person to whom the Department issues a general wetlands license or the Board issues an individual or emergency State tidal wetlands license.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(11)"> <text>“Living shoreline” means an approach that uses plants and sand, rock, oyster shell, or other natural materials to protect shoreline and to create, maintain, or enhance habitat.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(12)"> <text>“Maintenance dredging” means dredging an area previously dredged under a Board-issued or Department-issued license for the purpose of maintaining the area’s functional navigation channel, marina, or mooring basin.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(13)"> <text>“Mean high water” means the average of all the high water levels observed over the national tidal datum epoch.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(14)"> <text>“Mean high water line” means the line where the land meets the water surface at the elevation of mean high water.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(15)"> <text>“Mean low water” means the average of all the low water levels observed over the national tidal datum epoch.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(16)"> <text>“Mitigation” means offsetting loss or damage to State tidal wetlands due to licensed activity by creating new State tidal wetlands or restoring or enhancing existing State tidal wetlands.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“In-kind” means having characteristics closely approximating the original characteristics, including those of a vegetated tidal wetland before that wetland was adversely impacted.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Out-of-kind” means having characteristics not closely approximating those of a tidal wetland before that wetland was adversely impacted.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(17)"> <text>Nonstructural Shoreline Stabilization Measure.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure” means an erosion control measure that is dominated by tidal wetland vegetation, such as submerged aquatic vegetation, and is designed to preserve the natural shoreline, minimize erosion, and establish aquatic habitat.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure” includes a living shoreline.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(18)"> <text>Nonwater-Dependent Project.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Nonwater-dependent project” means a temporary or permanent structure or activity that, by reason of its intrinsic nature, use, or operation, does not require location in, on, or over State or private tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Nonwater-dependent project” includes a:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Dwelling unit on a pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Restaurant, shop, office, or other commercial building or use on a pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>Temporary or permanent roof or covering on a pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iv)"> <text>Pier used to support a nonwater-dependent use; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(v)"> <text>Small-scale renewable energy system on a pier, including a solar energy system and its photovoltaic cells, solar panels, or other necessary equipment; a geothermal energy system and its geothermal heat exchanger or other necessary equipment; and a wind energy system and its wind turbine, tower, base, or other necessary equipment.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>“Nonwater-dependent project” does not include:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>A fuel pump or other fuel-dispensing equipment on a pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>A sanitary sewage pump or other wastewater removal equipment on a pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>A pump, pipe, or any other equipment attached to a pier and associated with a shellfish nursery operation under a permit issued by the Department of Natural Resources under Natural Resource Article, §4-11A-23, Annotated Code of Maryland; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iv)"> <text>An office for managing marina operations, including monitoring vessel traffic, registering vessels, providing docking services, and housing electrical or emergency equipment related to marina operations.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(19)"> <text>“Over, on, in, or under” means the horizontal and vertical totality of State tidal wetlands and the associated air space applicable throughout this chapter, except when the context clearly limits the meaning.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(20)"> <text>“Periodic maintenance dredging” means maintenance dredging where:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The area and depth of the dredging are in conformance with the original dredging license;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>No more than 500 cubic yards of material are dredged at each maintenance dredging to restore licensed work;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>The dredged material is deposited upon the designated dredge material placement site or other upland site approved by the Department; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>The licensee receives prior approval from the Department for each maintenance dredging operation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(21)"> <text>“Person” means any natural person, partnership, joint stock company, unincorporated association or society, the State, any unit of the State, a political subdivision, the federal government, or other corporation of any type.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(22)"> <text>“Political subdivision” means a county (including Baltimore City) or municipality.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(23)"> <text>“Private tidal wetlands” means:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Land not considered State tidal wetlands bordering on or lying beneath tidal waters, that is subject to regular or periodic tidal action and supports aquatic growth;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Tidal wetlands transferred by the State by a valid grant, lease, patent, or grant confirmed by Article 5 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights, to the extent of the interest transferred; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Tidal waters created by the excavation of upland unless conveyed to the State.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(24)"> <text>Restoration.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Restoration” means reestablishment of tidal wetlands on former tidal wetland sites by manipulation of the physical, chemical, or biological characteristics of a site with the goal of returning natural/historic functions.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Restoration” results in rebuilding a former wetland and in a gain in wetland acres.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(25)"> <text>“Riparian rights” means a bundle of rights that derive from the physical relationship of a body of water to the land abutting it.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(26)"> <text>Riprap.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Riprap” means intentionally placed rock or other durable materials such as rubble or pre-formed concrete shapes, used to armor both shorelines, channels, and other natural features as well as pilings and other structures, against scour, and water or ice erosion.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Riprap” includes structures that may be constructed of riprap, such as revetments, embankments, groins, sills, and breakwaters.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(27)"> <text>State Tidal Wetlands.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“State tidal wetlands” means any land:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Under the navigable waters of the State below the mean high water line, affected by the regular rise and fall of the tide; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Between the landward boundary, coterminous with the mean high water line, and the seaward boundary, 3 miles from the low water mark of the Atlantic coast.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“State tidal wetlands” does not include wetlands that have been transferred by the State by valid grant, lease, patent, or grant confirmed by Article 5 of the Maryland Declaration of Rights, which are instead “private tidal wetlands” to the extent of the interest transferred.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(28)"> <text>“Structure” means something that is built or constructed, temporarily or permanently, including a boathouse, breakwater, bulkhead, drainage ditch, groin, pier, revetment, sill, tidal impoundment dike, transmission facility, or water control structure.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(29)"> <text>“Trenchless technology” means subsurface construction work, including horizontal directional drilling, microtunneling, and other similar technologies, used to install underground infrastructure, such as below-ground pipelines and cables.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(30)"> <text>“Upland” means any area that does not qualify as a tidal or nontidal wetland.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".04" heading="License Requirement."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>A person may not conduct the following activities over, on, in, or under State tidal wetlands without a license except as provided for in §E of this regulation:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Dredging;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Filling;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Constructing, reconstructing, repairing, or altering structures, trestles, conduits, cables, pipelines, intake or discharge pipes, or similar devices or apparatuses;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Constructing a shore erosion control project, including a living shoreline; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Otherwise altering State tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Board may issue a State tidal wetlands license to:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The owner of the riparian rights associated with an upland parcel;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The State, any unit of the State, or the federal government;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>A political subdivision;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>A public service company; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>An individual who seeks to obtain soil borings, sediment borings, or samples for research purposes.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Agents.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Any person eligible to apply for a license under §B of this regulation may do so through the use of an agent.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Any reference to “applicant” or “licensee” in this chapter includes an agent of the eligible person.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>The issuance of a State tidal wetlands license does not relieve the licensee from obtaining other approvals and permits that may be required, including a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers permit, water quality certification, coastal zone consistency certification, buffer management plan, and other State and local approvals and permits.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>Activities Not Requiring a License. A person may conduct the following activities over, on, in, or under State tidal wetlands without a license issued by the Board:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Constructing, repairing, or removing private noncommercial piers when the property owner provides 10-day notice to the Department on a Department-approved form and meets the following criteria:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Only one pier per property;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Pier is not wider than 6 feet;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Piers over vegetated tidal wetlands are at least 3 feet above the wetlands;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Fixed or floating platforms, including Ts, Ls, and step-down platforms that:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Do not exceed 200 square feet, excluding the segment of the main pier section to which the platform is attached;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Are not located over vegetated tidal wetlands or submerged aquatic vegetation; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>Are located in at least 2 feet at mean low water;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>No more than two 3-foot wide finger piers may be constructed on the landward side of the end of a private pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(f)"> <text>Pier does not extend within 100 feet of a Department-approved water-ski course;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(g)"> <text>Pier does not extend beyond the lesser of 100 feet channelward of the mean high water line or a distance of 25 percent of the waterway width;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(h)"> <text>Meets property line setback requirements established by the political subdivision;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Pier does not impede navigation or block adjoining properties from ingress and egress;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(j)"> <text>Pier does not obstruct the tidal flow;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(k)"> <text>Pier does not include more than four slips, lifts, or hoists; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(l)"> <text>Pier does not extend within 500 feet of an approved aquaculture lease site.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Maintaining, repairing, or replacing an existing functional structure by a licensed marine contractor or property owner when there is only a de minimis increase in the original length, width, height, or channelward encroachment.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Dredging seafood products by a licensed aquaculture operator, harvesting submerged aquatic vegetation if the root system is not affected, and harvesting of seaweed.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Trapping, hunting, fishing, cultivating or harvesting shellfish when legally permitted.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Aquaculture activities occurring under a Department of Natural Resources lease.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Mosquito control and abatement projects approved by the Department of Agriculture.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>Improving wildlife habitat or agricultural drainage ditches if approved by the appropriate State agency.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Marking channels and harbors and establishing navigation aids approved by the U.S. Coast Guard and the Department of Natural Resources.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>Controlling invasive plant species through the application of pesticides when authorized by a toxic materials permit under COMAR 26.08.03.02.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(10)"> <text>Installing bass spawning boxes outside of marked navigation channels.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".05" heading="Delegation to the Department."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Board delegates to the Department the authority to grant, deny, or grant with conditions a State tidal wetlands general license for the following activities:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Except for applications for nonwater-dependent projects under Environment Article, §16-104, Annotated Code of Maryland, constructing pilings or fixed or floating private, noncommercial piers and platforms that are not exempt from licensure under Regulation .04E(1) of this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Constructing a revetment by placing riprap for shore erosion control only when it is no more than:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>500 feet in length parallel to the shoreline; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>10 feet channelward of the mean high water line;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Filling or constructing a nonriprap shore erosion control structure, such as a bulkhead, when the fill area is no more than:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>300 feet in length parallel to the shoreline; and,</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>10 feet channelward of the mean high water line;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Constructing tidal groins to minimize impacts to the littoral drift, when extending no more than 25 feet channelward of the mean high water line;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Bulkhead repair or replacement where the repair or replacement does not extend more than 18 inches channelward of the existing bulkhead. A general license for repair or replacement may authorize riprap placed as a revetment along the base of the bulkhead, if the riprap does not extend more than 10’ channelward of the bulkhead;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Filling of nearshore shallow water not more than 35 feet channelward of the mean high water line when the fill area is:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Less than 500 feet in length;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Parallel to the shoreline; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>For the purpose of shore erosion control by vegetated tidal wetland creation;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>Maintenance dredging a mooring, private or commercial boat ramp, mobile boat hoist slip, or marine railway when no more than 100 cubic yards of material nor an area greater than 1,500 square feet needs to be dredged;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Reconfiguring an existing marina when there is no dredging or increase in channelward encroachment beyond existing piers and associated structures;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>Constructing a private noncommercial boat ramp not more than 12 feet wide and 30 feet channelward of the mean high water line;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(10)"> <text>Reinforcing bridges or causeways when they extend less than 10 feet from the existing structure, require no dredging, and do not impede the flow of the waterway;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(11)"> <text>Creating a new discharge of stormwater runoff when the project directly discharges to tidal waters if the drainage system extends no more than 10 feet channelward of the mean high water line and complies with stormwater regulations;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(12)"> <text>Clearing debris and windfalls from shorelines without dredging State tidal wetlands;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(13)"> <text>Installing temporary (not to exceed 3 years) sampling, surveying, or monitoring equipment solely for research or educational purposes where the impacted area does not exceed 10,000 square feet;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(14)"> <text>Performing scientific sampling, soil borings, sediment borings, archaeological surveys, or similar activities in a total area not to exceed 10,000 square feet or exceed 10 cubic yards;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(15)"> <text>Installing temporary site access measures such as wooden mats, as long as there are no changes to hydrology or grading and the impacted area does not exceed 10,000 square feet and provided the area is restored to original conditions; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(16)"> <text>Installing intake and discharge structures associated with aquaculture activities that are not exempt from licensure under Regulation .04E(5) of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Department may not grant or deny a State tidal wetlands general license for a nonwater-dependent project under Regulation .07 of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>The Department may not grant or deny a State tidal wetlands general license if the activity listed in §A of this regulation requires compensation under Regulation .12 of this chapter or if the activity listed in §A of this regulation is part of a larger project that requires an individual license under Regulation .06B(4) of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>The Board, through the Executive Secretary, may, after consultation with the Wetlands Administrator, require any project delegated to the Department to obtain an individual license.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>The Department shall provide to the Board such reports and information as the Board may request.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06" heading="Types of Licenses."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>General License.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A general license is an authorization for the activities identified in Regulation .05A of this chapter involving State tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>To obtain a general license, a person shall apply to the Department in accordance with the procedures in COMAR 26.24.02.04.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The Department:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Shall, within 45 days of receipt of an application, notify the applicant whether the application is complete and the wetland delineation is correct; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>May extend, upon written notice to the applicant, the deadline if the following extenuating circumstances prevent consideration of the application:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Inclement weather conditions;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Review is required by federal, State, or local government agencies; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>The applicant requests extension.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>The Department:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Shall grant, deny, or condition the general license within 45 days of receiving a complete application; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>May extend, upon written notice to the applicant, the deadline 30 days for the following extenuating circumstances:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Review is required by federal, State, or local government agencies; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>The applicant requests extension.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Individual License.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>An individual license is issued by the Board for activities involving State tidal wetlands that:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Are not among those listed in Regulation .04E of this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Are not delegated to the Department under Regulation .05A of this chapter; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Do not qualify for an emergency license under §C of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>To obtain an individual license, a person shall apply through the Department in accordance with the procedures in COMAR 26.24.02.02 and §A(4)(b) of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>An individual license is subject to public notice and an opportunity to request a public informational hearing in accordance with COMAR 26.24.01.04 and .05.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>If any aspect of a project requires an individual license from the Board, the entire project shall come before the Board, including those activities that are delegated under Regulation .05A of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Emergency License.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Without prior public notice, the Administrator may issue an emergency license when an emergency exists caused by an act of God, natural disaster, catastrophe, or other similar natural event when the health, safety, or welfare of the citizens of the State would be jeopardized by a delay caused by time requirements for public notice.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>An emergency license issued under §A of this regulation, including its effective period, is limited to only those activities necessary to abate or mitigate the emergency.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Any additional activities beyond those necessary to abate or mitigate the emergency require either a general or individual license under §A or B of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>To obtain an emergency license a person shall apply through the Department. The initial request may be made orally. The applicant shall provide the following written information to the Department within 3 days:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Applicant’s name;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Location of the emergency activity;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Site photographs;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Extent of work to be done;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>Anticipated impact on tidal wetlands; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(f)"> <text>Nature of the emergency.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Promptly upon receipt of the written information, the Department shall notify the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Historical Trust.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>If the Department determines an emergency license is appropriate, the Department shall issue a written summary to the Administrator within 10 days of the initial request containing:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>A description of the emergency;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Terms and conditions under which the emergency license should be granted;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Comments received from the Department of Natural Resources and the Maryland Historical Trust; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Any other submitted comments or relevant materials.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>Within 14 days of the initial call, the applicant shall submit an application to the Department.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Emergency License Issuance.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>If the Administrator agrees with the Department’s determination that an emergency license is appropriate, then:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>The Board authorizes the Administrator to issue an emergency license; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>The Administrator shall issue the emergency license within 14 days of the initial request.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The Administrator shall transmit the license to the applicant and advise the applicant to sign and return the license to the Administrator, constituting acceptance of the terms and conditions.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>If an applicant fails to sign and return the emergency license within 14 calendar days of transmittal, the Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing that the license is void.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Upon return of the signed emergency license, the Administrator shall sign and transmit a copy of the fully signed license to the licensee and to the Department.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>The license is effective when fully signed under both §C(8)(b) and (d) of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>After issuance of the emergency license:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The Department shall provide prompt public notice and an opportunity to submit written comments and to request a public informational hearing on ratifying or revoking the license;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>If a public informational hearing is requested, it shall occur within 30 days of issuance of the emergency license;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Within 30 days after the public comment period ends, the Department shall send to the Administrator in writing:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>A summary of comments received;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>A summary of the public informational hearing, if held;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>The Department’s response to concerns raised in the comments or at the public informational hearing; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iv)"> <text>The Department’s recommendation to ratify, modify, suspend, or revoke the emergency license; and</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>After receipt of the Department’s written recommendation under §C(9)(c) of this regulation, the Administrator shall submit an Action Agenda item to the Board with the Administrator’s recommendation that the Board ratify, modify, suspend, or revoke the emergency license.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".07" heading="Nonwater-Dependent Projects on a Pier."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>This regulation does not apply to nonwater-dependent projects located on State tidal wetlands in Prince George’s County.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Board may issue an individual license authorizing a nonwater-dependent project on a pier if:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The project is on a pier constructed on or after January 1, 2013, and meets the following criteria:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Involves a commercial activity that is permitted as a secondary or accessory use to a permitted primary commercial use;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The pier is not attached to residential, institutional, or industrial property;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Avoids and minimizes impacts to State tidal wetlands and other aquatic resources;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Is located in either:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>An intensely developed area, where the project is authorized under the local jurisdiction’s Critical Area program by a program amendment on or after July 1, 2013; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>An area that has been excluded from a local Critical Area program if the exclusion has been adopted or approved by the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>Is approved by the local planning and zoning authority;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(f)"> <text>Allows or enhances public access to State tidal wetlands;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(g)"> <text>Does not expand beyond the length, width, or channelward encroachment of the pier on which the project is constructed;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(h)"> <text>Has a height of up to 18 feet unless the project is located at a marina and the Secretary recommends additional height;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Is up to 1,000 square feet in total area;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(j)"> <text>Is not located in, on, or over vegetated tidal wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation, a natural oyster bar, a public shellfish fishery area, a Yates Bar, a leased aquaculture site, or an area with rare, threatened, or endangered species or species in need of conservation; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(k)"> <text>Does not adversely impact a fish spawning or nursery area or a historic waterfowl staging and concentration area;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The project is on a pier in existence on or before December 31, 2012, and meets the following criteria:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Satisfies all of the requirements under §B(1)(a)—(i) of this regulation; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>If the project has a temporary or permanent roof or covering, it can be no more than 1,000 square feet in total area; or</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The project is for a small-scale renewable energy system and meets the following criteria:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Involves installing or placing a small-scale renewable energy system that is permitted as a secondary or accessory use;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Avoids and minimizes impacts to State tidal wetlands and other aquatic resources;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Is located in either:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>The Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area and the project is authorized under the local jurisdiction’s Critical Area program or by a program amendment on or after July 1, 2013; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>An area that has been excluded from a local Critical Area program if the exclusion has been adopted or approved by the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Is approved by the local planning and zoning authority;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>Is not located in, on, or over vegetated tidal wetlands, submerged aquatic vegetation, a natural oyster bar, a public shellfish fishery area, a Yates Bar, a leased aquaculture site, or an area with rare, threatened, or endangered species or species in need of conservation; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(f)"> <text>Does not adversely impact a fish spawning or nursery area or a historic waterfowl staging and concentration area.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>A license issued under §B(3) of this regulation may include installing or placing a:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Solar energy system attached to a pier if the device or equipment associated with that system does not extend more than:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>4 feet above or 18 inches below the deck of the pier; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>1 foot beyond the length or width of the pier;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Solar energy system attached to a piling if there is only one solar panel per boat slip;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Solar energy system attached to a boathouse roof if the device or equipment associated with that system does not extend beyond the length, width, or height of the boathouse roof;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Closed–loop geothermal heat exchanger under a pier if the geothermal heat exchanger or any associated devices or equipment do not:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Extend beyond the length, width, or channel ward encroachment of the pier;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Deleteriously alter long shore drift; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Cause significant individual or cumulative thermal impacts to aquatic resources; or</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Wind energy system attached to a pier if there is only one wind energy system per pier for which:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The height from the deck of the pier to the blade extended at its highest point is 12 feet or less;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The rotor diameter of the wind turbine is 4 feet or less; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>The setbacks of the wind energy system from the nearest property line and from the channel ward edge of the pier to which that system is attached are at least 1.5 times the total height of the system from its base to the blade extended at its highest point.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Existing Nonwater-Dependent Projects on a Pier.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A nonwater-dependent project on a pier, where the project was in existence on or before June 30, 1989, may continue to be used.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>A nonwater-dependent project added to a pier on or after July 1, 1989, may continue to be used if it was added in compliance with a wetlands license issued under the law applicable at the time.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The Board may issue an individual license authorizing an alteration or expansion of an existing nonwater-dependent project on a pier if the final project complies with the requirements of §B of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".08" heading="Department’s Report and Recommendation."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Department shall submit a written Report and Recommendation for each application for an individual license to the Administrator that includes the following:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Name and complete contact information for the applicant, and its agent, if any;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Location of the project including the name of the impacted waterbody;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Whether the license should be granted;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Any conditions under which the license should be granted;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Information compiled during site visits, if any;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Whether a public informational hearing was required, when it was held, a summary of the public informational hearing, and copies of any documents submitted to the Department;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>A statement where applicable, that the Department has coordinated review of the application with the Department of Natural Resources, the Maryland Historical Trust, and the Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake and Atlantic Coastal Bays;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Comments submitted by the public or State, federal, or local agencies;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(9)"> <text>List of interested persons;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(10)"> <text>For trenchless technology projects:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Design plans and justification for the bore depth; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>If the trenchless technology project involves a bore greater than 12 inches in diameter, the design plans shall be signed, sealed and dated by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Maryland under Business Occupations and Professions Article, §14-301, Annotated Code of Maryland, who prepared or approved the design plans;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(11)"> <text>For any recommendation to authorize improvements to protect a person’s property against erosion using any measures other than a nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure, such as a living shoreline, an explanation of why the Department granted a waiver under Environment Article, §16-201(c), Annotated Code of Maryland; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(12)"> <text>For projects that propose removal of submerged aquatic vegetation, an explanation as to why impacts to that vegetation cannot be avoided.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>If the Department has suspended processing an application under COMAR 26.24.02.02H, it shall notify the Board, and, upon request from the Board through its Administrator, cease that suspension and complete its report.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".09" heading="Board Action on Applications for Individual Licenses."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Board shall grant or conditionally grant, or deny, an individual license upon determining if issuance of the license is:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Sufficient to the attainment of riparian rights; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Reasonable in accordance with the best interests of the State.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>In making its determination, the Board shall:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Consider the recommendations of the Department, the report of the Board’s Administrator, any public testimony at an informational hearing, any documents submitted, and any other relevant information in the record, including any additional oral testimony the Board may elect to hear; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Take into account:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The varying ecological, economic, developmental, recreational, and aesthetic values that the project presents; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The State’s public policy to preserve the wetlands and prevent their despoliation and destruction.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Review of Application.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Board, through its Administrator, may request the Department to supplement its Report and Recommendation to address specific concerns relevant to determining either the sufficiency of the proposed project or the best interests of the State.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>For any application with interested persons who expressed opposition to the proposed license either in writing to the Department or the Board, or at the public informational hearing, the Board, through its Administrator, shall:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Publish the Department’s Report and Recommendation, including any supplement, on the Board’s website, and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Provide notice of that publication to any interested persons.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Interested persons may submit written comments to the Board after publication of the Department’s Report and Recommendation on the Board’s website under §C(2)(a) of this regulation.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>The Administrator shall:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Review the Department’s Report and Recommendation, including any supplement;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Review any comments received within 21 days after publication under §C(3) of this regulation, and may review comments received thereafter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Submit a written recommendation to Board members stating whether an individual license should be granted, and specifying any appropriate terms and conditions;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Before the Board’s action on an individual license, inform the applicant in writing of the following:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Any monetary compensation in lieu of mitigation recommended under Regulation .11 of this chapter; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Any compensation recommended under Regulation .12 of this chapter; and</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>Make available to Board members all records and documents reviewed and considered in preparing the recommendation submitted under §C(4)(c) of this regulation .</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".10" heading="Terms and Conditions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>All conditions take effect upon license issuance, unless specifically stated otherwise.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Standard Conditions.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A State tidal wetlands license shall carry standard conditions.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The Board shall approve a template for licenses, including standard terms and conditions, and publish the template on its website.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The Department and the Administrator may recommend to the Board revisions to the license template.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Special Conditions.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Department or the Administrator may recommend to the Board special conditions, or other amendments to the license template, for inclusion in a specific State tidal wetlands license.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Examples of issues that may warrant special conditions include:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Marina facility;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Trenchless technology;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Maintenance dredging; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Cultural resources.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Examples of special conditions include:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Mitigation in accordance with Regulation .11 of this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Compensation in accordance with Regulation .12 of this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>Water Quality Certification in compliance with COMAR 26.24.04;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(d)"> <text>Soil Erosion and Sediment Control plans as required and approved by the Department, applicable soil conservation district, or other approving authority; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(e)"> <text>Time of year restrictions requiring that a licensed structure be constructed or activity be performed only during certain time periods to assure protection of fish spawning and nursery habitat, shellfish habitat, submerged aquatic vegetation, or historic waterfowl staging and concentration areas, or to avoid public recreational conflicts.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".11" heading="Mitigation."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Department or the Administrator may recommend:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Mitigation designed to replace the values and functions associated with the wetlands to be impacted as set forth in this regulation and COMAR 26.24.05.01; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>When mitigation is not feasible, monetary compensation in lieu of mitigation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>To make the recommendation under §A of this regulation, the Department or the Administrator shall follow the process in COMAR 26.24, including multiplying the acreage of the lost or adversely impacted State tidal wetlands using the following ratios:</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>If a licensed structure or activity will cause an unavoidable adverse environmental impact or loss of State tidal wetlands, the Board may require:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Mitigation by conditioning the license on restoring, creating in-kind new tidal wetlands, creating out-of-kind new tidal wetlands, or enhancing existing tidal wetlands, or a combination; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Monetary compensation in lieu of mitigation in an amount the Board determines appropriate.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Compensation in lieu of mitigation received under this §C(2) of this regulation is deposited into the Tidal Wetlands Compensation Fund.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".12" heading="Compensation."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Except for any license issued to a governmental unit, the Board may require as a license condition that the licensee pay compensation to the State in an amount the Board deems appropriate for the following activities:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Filling to make upland;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Dredging or severance of material unrelated to navigational need; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Similar nonriparian use.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Except for any license issued to a governmental unit, the Board shall require as a license condition that the licensee pay compensation to the State in an amount deemed appropriate by the Board for the following:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Cables, pipelines, or other structures over, on, in, or under State tidal wetlands; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Nonwater-dependent projects.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Compensation for Filling to Make Upland.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>When the Board requires compensation for filling to make upland, the licensee shall pay a one-time amount equivalent to the fair market value of the upland created or other amount specified by the Board.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The Administrator shall:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Determine the fair market value of the upland created based on the higher of two appraisals obtained by the licensee, after consulting with the Department of General Services; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Make a recommendation to the Board on the compensation amount.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Compensation for Dredging or Severance of Materials.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Board may not require compensation for dredging projects involving navigational purposes, beach nourishment, removal of bottom contaminants, or displacement of the bottom during archeological investigations.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>When the Board requires compensation for dredging or severance of materials from State tidal wetlands, the licensee shall pay an amount specified by the Board.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The Administrator shall:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Determine an amount based on:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>A nonrecurring, nonrefundable charge of $1,000, and a minimum of $250 or $1.75 per cubic yard of dredged or severed material, whichever is greater; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Any other rates specified by the Board; and</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Make a recommendation to the Board on the amount of compensation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>Compensation for Cables, Pipelines, or Other Structures.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Board shall require compensation for cables, pipelines, or other similar structures over, on, in, or under State tidal wetlands.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The licensee shall pay:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>A nonrecurring, nonrefundable charge of $1,000; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>A minimum annual compensation rate of $2.50 per linear foot or an amount specified by the Board.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Each individual cable, pipeline, or similar structure is subject to the annual compensation requirement.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>The Administrator shall make a recommendation to the Board on the amount of the annual compensation by multiplying $2.50 by each linear foot by each individual cable, pipeline, or other similar structure.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Five years after issuing the license and every 5 years thereafter, the Board may adjust the per linear foot annual compensation rate to reflect changes in the Consumer Price Index as published by the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>Annual Compensation for Nonwater-Dependent Projects on a Pier.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Except for small-scale renewable energy system projects as authorized by Regulation .07B(3) of this chapter, the Board shall require annual compensation for:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Nonwater-dependent projects; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>Projects that materially alter or expand the footprint of an existing nonwater-dependent project.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Calculation of Compensation.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The Administrator shall make a recommendation to the Board on the annual compensation amount that is based on the most recent data provided by the State Department of Assessments and Taxation in the assessment record for the real property to which the nonwater-dependent project is attached.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The annual compensation is computed by:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>Multiplying the total square footage of the nonwater-dependent project by a fraction, the denominator of which is the total square footage of the land area of the real property to which the nonwater-dependent project is attached, and the numerator of which is the assessed land value of the real property to which the nonwater-dependent project is attached; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>Multiplying the rate calculated under §F(2)(b)(i) of this regulation by a percentage considered appropriate by the Board not to exceed 100 percent.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>In determining the appropriate percentage under §F(2)(b)(ii) of this regulation, the Board may consider:</text> <paragraph num="(i)"> <text>The extent to which the nonwater-dependent project is used on a seasonal or year-round basis;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(ii)"> <text>The extent of the economic impact of the nonwater-dependent project on the local jurisdiction;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iii)"> <text>The nature and extent of the environmental impact of the nonwater-dependent project;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(iv)"> <text>The extent to which the nonwater-dependent project and, if applicable, its roof or covering, are permanent or temporary;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(v)"> <text>Any history of violation of the State Tidal Wetlands Law by the licensee;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(vi)"> <text>Any real property lease rates for the area for a commercial activity similar to the licensee’s or any real property appraisals obtained by the licensee; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(vii)"> <text>Any other factor that the Board considers relevant.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="G."> <text>Compensation received under this regulation is deposited into the Department’s Wetlands and Waterways Program Fund.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".13" heading="Individual License Issuance."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Upon the Board’s favorable action, the Administrator shall:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Prepare the individual license in accordance with the Board’s action;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Transmit the license to the applicant for signature; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Advise the applicant in writing to sign and return the license to the Administrator, indicating acceptance of the terms and conditions.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>If an applicant fails within 90 days of transmittal to sign and return an individual license to the Administrator, the Administrator shall notify the applicant in writing that the license is void.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Upon receipt of the signed original license, the Administrator shall sign and promptly transmit a copy of the fully signed license to the licensee and the Department.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>The license is effective when fully signed.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>Once issued, the license may be modified, suspended, or revoked by the Board in accordance with Regulations .15, .16, and .18 of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>Except for dredging or maintenance dredging, a license authorizes continuing use or structural occupation on State lands and waters if all conditions of the license are met.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".14" heading="License Expiration."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Duration.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A general license issued by the Department expires after 3 years, unless extended under Regulation .15 of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>An individual license expires after 3 years unless:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>The Board authorizes a longer initial period for an individual license; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>The license is extended under Regulation .15 of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Licenses authorizing periodic maintenance dredging are valid for a maximum period of 6 years.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>An emergency license has a period not to exceed the amount of time necessary to abate or mitigate the emergency.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Expiration. When the license expires, the licensee:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Shall stop any incomplete activities authorized under the license; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Except for dredging or maintenance dredging, may continue use or structural occupation on State lands and waters, if all conditions of the license are met.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".15" heading="License Extension."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Department may extend a general license if the licensed activity remains an activity listed in Regulation .05A of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Administrator may extend an individual or an emergency license upon receipt of the licensee’s request under §E of this regulation and a favorable written recommendation by the Department, except for the following licenses:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A license for maintenance dredging under Regulation .14A(3) of this chapter; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Individual licenses for which the Board granted a longer initial period under Regulation .14A(2)(a) of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>The Board may extend an individual license for which the Board granted a longer initial period under Regulation .14A(2)(a) of this chapter upon receipt of the licensee’s request under §E of this regulation and a favorable written recommendation from the Administrator and the Department.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Extension Period.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The Department may grant a one-time extension of a general license for a period up to 3 years.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The Administrator may grant a one-time extension of an individual or emergency license for a period up to 3 years.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Additional extensions, beyond the one-time, 3-year extension and extensions under §B of this regulation may be approved by the Board after a recommendation by the Administrator.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>A licensee shall request an extension in writing to the Department stating the following:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Reason the structure or activity could not be constructed or performed within the license period;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Revised schedule for completion of the structure or activity; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Assurances that all other State, federal, and local approvals either have not expired or have been authorized or extended.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>An expired license may not be extended but requires reapplication under Regulation .06 of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="G."> <text>If a written request for extension is received at least 2 weeks before a license expires, the license will continue to be valid until a final decision is issued by either the Administrator or the Board, whichever is applicable.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".16" heading="License Modification."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>A licensee or the Department may request in writing that the description of the authorized structure or activity or the conditions of an individual or emergency license be modified and shall state the reason for the request.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Administrator may modify an individual or emergency license if the Department provides a favorable written recommendation and:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The modification is minor; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The Department determines that the structure or activity or the license conditions require modification to correct adverse environmental impacts.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>A minor modification means:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>A reduction in the scope of the originally authorized work;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Revisions to the project plans or specifications that are nominal and would otherwise be approved, and conditions at the site have not changed since the previous review; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Waiving or modifying time of year restrictions after consultation with the Department of Natural Resources.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>After consulting with the Department, the Administrator shall either:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Grant the modification request by revising the original license; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Deny the modification request in writing, including the reason for the denial and the procedure for appealing the modification denial.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>After consulting with the Department, the Administrator may:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Recommend approval to the Board of a license modification not qualifying for consideration under §B of this regulation; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Require the modification to be submitted as a reapplication under Regulation .06 of this chapter.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="F."> <text>A new license issued after reapplication and approval supersedes the original license.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".17" heading="License Transfer."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Administrator may transfer a license upon receipt of a written request, with supporting documentation, from the new riparian landowner, the licensee’s successor in interest, or the new holder of the riparian rights.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Administrator shall mail the new license to the licensee for signature.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Upon receipt of the signed license, the Administrator shall sign and promptly transmit a copy of the fully signed license to the licensee and the Department.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>Terms and conditions of the transferred license remain the same as the original license.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".18" heading="License Suspension or Revocation."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Board or its designee may suspend or permanently revoke a license when the action is considered to be in the State’s interest, after consulting with the Administrator and the Department.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Grounds for suspension or revocation include:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Violation of:</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>Environment Article, Title 16, Annotated Code of Maryland;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>COMAR 26.24; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(c)"> <text>This chapter;</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Failure of a licensee to comply with the requirements of an administrative action or order of the Department issued under COMAR 26.24 or 26.08.02, when appropriate;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Failure of a licensee to pay compensation imposed in accordance with Regulation .12 of this chapter;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Violation of the license;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(5)"> <text>Misrepresentation in the application or failure to disclose a relevant and material fact;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(6)"> <text>Substantial deviation from the plans, specifications, or terms and conditions of a license;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(7)"> <text>Failure of the licensee to permit a representative of the Department to enter the site to make reasonable inspection at a reasonable hour; or</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(8)"> <text>Circumstances when the licensee’s rights under a license have not vested and receipt of new information, changed site conditions, or amended regulatory requirements necessitate suspension or revocation.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".19" heading="Appeals."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Administrator shall promptly notify, by certified mail, the applicant and all other interested persons who provided written or oral comments to the Board of the Board’s action to grant, deny, modify, suspend, or revoke a license.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Within 30 days after receiving the Board’s decision, any person with standing may petition the circuit court in the county where the land is located.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>A person has standing to file a petition under §B of this regulation if the person:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Meets the threshold standing requirements under federal law; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Is the applicant or participated in the public process through the submission of written or oral comments, unless an opportunity for public participation was not provided.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>The Board shall compile the record that was before them and submit it to the circuit court where the petition was filed.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>An appeal is a petition for judicial review and shall be conducted in accordance with Environment Article, Title 1, Subtitle 6, Annotated Code of Maryland, and is not a contested case hearing under State Government Article, Title 10, Subtitle 2, Annotated Code of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">Environment Article, §§16-201—16-205; State Finance and Procurement Article, §10-203; Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: February 14, 1994 (21:3 Md. R. 195)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01A, C amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02A amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03 amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03B amended effective January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 37)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04 amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .05A, C amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06A, C, G amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11A amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12A amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .14D amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15 amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148); January 21, 2013 (40:1 Md. R. 22)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16A amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .17B amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .20B amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .21 repealed effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .22A amended effective June 17, 1996 (23:12 Md. R. 873); January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148); January 16, 2006 (33:1 Md. R. 37)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .22C amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .23 amended effective January 31, 2005 (32:2 Md. R. 148)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulations .01—.23 repealed and new Regulations .01—.19 adopted effective June 28, 2021 (48:13 Md. R. 510)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="05" heading="Pictures of Abducted Children"> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" heading="Definitions."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>In this chapter, the following words have the meanings indicated.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>Terms Defined.</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>“Agency” means the Department of General Services, the Department of Transportation, or the University System of Maryland.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>"Center" means the Maryland Center for Missing Children, a unit of the Criminal Intelligence Division of the Department of State Police.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Facility.</text> <paragraph num="(a)"> <text>“Facility” means any single building or group of buildings in the same location under the control of or managed by an agency.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(b)"> <text>“Facility” includes an office complex and an educational campus.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>“Superintendent” means the chief of operations of a facility or the designee of the chief of operations.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".02" heading="Posting of Pictures in Facilities."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>Each superintendent shall designate which building or buildings within a facility are appropriate for the display of pictures of missing children.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>In each designated building, the superintendent shall allocate space for the display of pictures of missing children.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>In the space allocated under §B of this regulation, the superintendent shall display the pictures of children abducted in non-custody-related abductions, which the Center submits for display.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="D."> <text>The superintendent may control the size and manner of a display, including the number of pictures and the length of time for which the pictures are to be displayed.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="E."> <text>In making a determination under §§A—D of this regulation, the superintendent may consider, at the superintendent's absolute discretion:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>The needs of the agency;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>The amount of pedestrian traffic;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>The facility's resources; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(4)"> <text>Any other factor reasonably related to the determination.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> </regulation> <regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" heading="Duties of the Center."> <paragraph num="A."> <text>The Center is the central clearinghouse for distribution of pictures to facilities for display.</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="B."> <text>The Center shall:</text> <paragraph num="(1)"> <text>Determine which pictures of children abducted in non-custody-related abductions should be submitted for display;</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(2)"> <text>Distribute current pictures to superintendents for display; and</text> </paragraph> <paragraph num="(3)"> <text>Notify superintendents when a picture should no longer be displayed.</text> </paragraph> </paragraph> <paragraph num="C."> <text>Law enforcement agencies and nonprofit advocacy groups for abducted children shall work through the Center to submit pictures of missing children for display.</text> </paragraph> </regulation> <annotations> <annotation type="Authority">State Finance and Procurement Article, §4-209, Annotated Code of Maryland</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: August 25, 1997 (24:17 Md. R. 1217)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> </subtitle> <subtitle num="03" heading="Public School Construction"> <chapter num="01" heading="Terminology" reason="Transferred to COMAR 14.39.01"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: May 21, 2007 (34:10 Md. R. 891)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01B amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">COMAR 23.03.01 transferred to COMAR 14.39.01 under new subtitle, Interagency Commission on School Construction, effective November 4, 2019 (46:22 Md. R. 979)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="02" heading="Administration of the Public School Construction Program" reason="Transferred to COMAR 14.39.02"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: May 21, 2007 (34:10 Md. R. 891)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01B amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .01-1 adopted effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02A amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .03 amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725); November 14, 2011 (38:23 Md. R. 1423)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04C amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04F adopted effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .05B amended effective November 14, 2011 (38:23 Md. R. 1423); September 28, 2015 (42:19 Md. R. 1229)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .05B, C amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725); February 26, 2018 (45:4 Md. R. 208)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06 amended effective March 22, 2010 (37:6 Md. R. 480)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .06H amended effective September 28, 2015 (42:19 Md. R. 1229)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11 amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11I amended effective August 1, 2016 (43:15 Md. R. 865)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .11J adopted effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 866)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12 amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .12B amended effective September 11, 2017 (44:18 Md. R. 866)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13 amended effective November 14, 2011 (38:23 Md. R. 1423)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .13A, B amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .14 amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .15B amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .16 amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .23D amended effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .24E, F repealed effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .24-1 adopted effective November 2, 2009 (36:22 Md. R. 1725)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .28 adopted effective November 14, 2011 (38:23 Md. R. 1423)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .29 adopted effective November 14, 2011 (38:23 Md. R. 1423)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .29 amended effective November 24, 2014 (41:23 Md. R. 1376)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">COMAR 23.03.02 transferred to COMAR 14.39.02 under new subtitle, Interagency Commission on School Construction, effective November 4, 2019 (46:22 Md. R. 979)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="03" heading="Construction Procurement Methods" reason="Transferred to COMAR 14.39.03"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: May 21, 2007 (34:10 Md. R. 891)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .04C amended effective November 14, 2011 (38:23 Md. R. 1423)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">COMAR 23.03.03 transferred to COMAR 14.39.03 under new subtitle, Interagency Commission on School Construction, effective November 4, 2019 (46:22 Md. R. 979)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="04" heading="Project Delivery Methods" reason="Transferred to COMAR 14.39.04"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: May 21, 2007 (34:10 Md. R. 891)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">COMAR 23.03.04 transferred to COMAR 14.39.04 under new subtitle, Interagency Commission on School Construction, effective November 4, 2019 (46:22 Md. R. 979)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="05" heading="Alternative Financing" reason="Transferred to COMAR 14.39.05"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: May 21, 2007 (34:10 Md. R. 891)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Regulation .02 amended effective September 28, 2015 (42:19 Md. R. 1229)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">COMAR 23.03.05 recodified to be COMAR 14.39.05 under new subtitle, Interagency Commission on School Construction, effective November 4, 2019 (46:22 Md. R. 979)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> <chapter num="06" heading="Relocatable Classroom Indoor Environmental Quality Standards" reason="Transferred to COMAR 14.39.06"> <annotations> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">Effective date: September 28, 2015 (42:19 Md. R. 1229)</annotation> <annotation type="History" subtype="Administrative History">COMAR 23.03.06 recodified to be COMAR 14.39.06 under new subtitle, Interagency Commission on School Construction, effective November 4, 2019 (46:22 Md. R. 979)</annotation> </annotations> </chapter> </subtitle>