Md. Code Regs. 26.03.04.03

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

Section 26.03.04.03 - General Provisions

A. These regulations apply to projects which are eligible for State grants under section 5.2(a) of the "Water Quality Loan of 1973".

B. Applications for State grants shall contain a statement by the applicant that potential sources of federal funding have been reviewed and are not available or are insufficient for the construction project.

C. Grant funds may be made available for the construction of temporary sewage treatment plants and related facilities to abate or prevent health hazards arising out of the failure or inadequacy of individual sewerage systems existing as of April 26, 1973.

D. The health officer of the county or Baltimore City in which the project is situated shall certify to the Secretary of the Environment, or his designee, concerning the inadequacy of the individual sewerage system, its effect on the public health, and that the system existed before April 26, 1973.

E. The need for the construction, extension, or improvement shall be included as an approved sewerage service area in the county water and sewerage plan adopted by the county governing body pursuant to Environment Article, Title 9, Subtitle 5, Annotated Code of Maryland. As a prerequisite to eligibility for a grant, each county shall submit an annual inventory, as part of the county water and sewerage plan, of specific locations where failing or inadequate systems occur, and proposed solutions.

F. Any project on which a State grant is requested shall comply with all applicable federal and State requirements.

G. A State grant may not exceed 87-1/2 percent of the cost of the project except that in the case of a project to be operated by the State owned institution or facility, the State grant offer may equal the total cost of the project.

H. More than $2,500,000 may not be granted for projects in any one political subdivision.

Md. Code Regs. 26.03.04.03