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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 26.17.01.03" title_num="26" subtitle_num="17" chapter_num="01" heading="Delegation of Enforcement Authority.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>A county, a municipality or the Commission may seek delegation of enforcement authority from the Secretary to enforce compliance with the provisions of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>This chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>An approved erosion control ordinance;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Approved erosion and sediment control regulations; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Approved erosion and sediment control plans.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Delegation.</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>The Secretary shall grant delegation of enforcement authority to a county, a municipality, or the Commission which seeks delegation and is found capable of enforcing compliance with the provisions of Regulation .09 of this chapter.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A county, a municipality, or the Commission seeking or renewing delegation of enforcement authority shall submit a written request to the Secretary on or before October 1 immediately preceding the State fiscal year for which delegation or renewal of delegation is sought.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>The Secretary shall make a determination in writing regarding a delegation request on or before January 1 immediately preceding the State fiscal year for which delegation is sought.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>If delegation is granted, it is effective July 1 of that calendar year and for not more than 2 years, unless renewed by the Secretary.</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>The Secretary may suspend delegation if a program falls below the standard of effectiveness established in Regulation .09 of this chapter. During a period of suspension, the Department shall enforce compliance in the jurisdiction.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>