# COMAR Title 26 — Department of the Environment

## Subtitle 03 — Water Supply, Sewerage, Solid Waste, and Pollution Control Planning and Funding

### Chapter 06 — Stormwater Pollution Control Cost-Share Program

#### Regulation .05 Selection Criteria and Priority System Establishment.

*COMAR 26.03.06.05*

A. The Department shall establish and maintain a stormwater pollution control project priority list.

B. The selection criteria for grant awards shall provide the basis for developing the project priority list. These criteria shall include:

  (1) The local water quality impacts caused by existing stormwater runoff conditions;

  (2) Previous efforts expended to correct any existing stormwater problem;

  (3) The level of pollution control provided by a proposed project;

  (4) Over-all project cost;

  (5) The applicant's ability and commitment to:

    (a) Inspect and review construction performance,

    (b) Provide the 25 percent match through funds or in-kind services and fulfill all grant conditions,

    (c) Assure accountability for all funds awarded;

  (6) Innovative or alternative nature of the project;

  (7) Public visibility of the completed project.