<?xml version='1.0' encoding='utf-8'?>
<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 34.01.02.03" title_num="34" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="General Policy.">
  <text>If the Department initiates any proposed State action affecting the quality of the environment, or if the Department receives for review or coordination notice of any proposed State action, the Department shall consider:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Adverse or beneficial environmental effects that are reasonably likely if the proposal is implemented or if it is not implemented;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Measures that might be taken to minimize potential adverse environmental effects or maximize potential beneficial environmental effects; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Reasonable alternatives to the proposed action that might have less adverse environmental effects or greater beneficial environmental effects, including the alternative of no action.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>