Md. Code Regs. 10.25.05.07

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 12, June 14, 2024

Section 10.25.05.07 - Transparency of Data Request and Data Release Process

A. Except for applications submitted by governmental entities pursuant to an express state or federal statutory or regulatory mandate, all completed applications shall be published on the Commission's website during the pendency of the review process, without those parts of the application that specify an applicant's proposed data management plan and security measures.

B. Members of the public may submit written comment on an application for a period of 10 business days following the date on which an application is published on the Commission's website.

C. Commission staff shall provide all public comments received on an application to the DRAC for review and consideration in accordance with Regulation .09 of this chapter.

D. After a decision has been made on an application, the following information shall be published on the Commission's website:

(1) The disposition of an application; that is, whether the application has been:

(a) Approved;

(b) Approved with conditions;

(c) Disapproved; or

(d) Withdrawn;

(2) For approved applications:

(a) The amount of fees charged for requested data;

(b) A statement that all fees were waived; or

(c) In the case of a partial waiver of fees, the amount of fees waived;

(3) If applicable, notice that further review of a decision on the application is pending under Regulation .11 of this chapter and a description of the final decision when the further review process is completed; and

(4) A summary description of a product derived in whole or part from data released to an applicant pursuant to this chapter, subject to any prohibition on public disclosure under applicable federal or State law, including the Maryland Public Information Act.

Md. Code Regs. 10.25.05.07

Regulation .07 adopted effective 48:25 Md. R.1071-1098, eff. 12/13/2021