Md. Code Regs. 10.45.09.06

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 10.45.09.06 - Review by the Commission

A. Upon receipt of a recommendation on a request for emergency funding from the Committee on Capital and Operational Funding, or on its own initiative, the Commission shall:

(1) Determine whether all necessary information has been made available and, if not, request supplementary information; and

(2) Determine whether the applicant qualifies as a community health resource pursuant to COMAR 10.45.05.

B. If the Commission determines that the applicant is not a community health resource, the Commission shall notify the applicant that the applicant is not eligible to receive emergency funding from the Commission.

C. If the Commission determines that the applicant is a community health resource, the Commission shall consider whether the applicant:

(1) Has provided information documenting an unforeseeable temporary emergency situation threatening an essential service or program; and

(2) Meets the selection criteria specified in Regulation .04 of this chapter.

D. If the Commission determines, consistent with the criteria set forth in §A of this regulation, that the applicant's request does not meet the criteria for award of a temporary emergency grant under this subtitle, the Commission shall notify the applicant of the Commission's decision not to make temporary emergency funds available.

E. If the Commission determines, consistent with the criteria set forth in §A of this regulation, that the applicant's request should receive funding, the Commission shall:

(1) To the extent adequate funding is available, determine the:

(a) Amount of emergency funds that will be offered to the applicant; and

(b) Conditions under which funds will be made available;

(2) Direct staff to conduct negotiations with the applicant regarding the specified grant conditions; and

(3) Notify the successful applicant of the fact that temporary emergency funds will be made available conditioned on the applicant's acceptance of the terms of the emergency grant agreement.

Md. Code Regs. 10.45.09.06

Regulations .06 adopted as an emergency provision effective June 1, 2007 (34:13 Md. R. 1149); adopted permanently effective November 5, 2007 (34:22 Md. R. 1977)