Md. Code Regs. 26.26.01.08
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024
Section 26.26.01.08 - Fund AllocationA. The Department shall use 50 percent of the money received for processing of information contained in reports submitted to the Department. Information processing includes:(1) Activities necessary to inform business and facilities of the submission requirements;(2) Data management, that includes maintenance and development of manual and electronic file systems;(3) Information dissemination to local governments;(4) Compliance activities;(5) Emergency response functions; and(6) Emergency planning, training, and exercise activities.B. The Department shall allocate the balance of the money received in a calendar year to the LEPCs, and the following provisions are applicable to the allocation: (1) The Department shall reserve $25,000 of the money allocated to LEPCs to ensure proper management, allocation, and accounting of the funds;(2) A base allocation to each requesting LEPC of up to $10,000 shall be authorized;(3) The balance of the funds after subtraction of the $25,000 management costs and base grants are calculated shall be allocated to LEPCs;(4) The fund allocation responsibilities may be delegated to the SERC; and(5) Any money identified for LEPCs in one calendar year and not used by LEPCs in that year shall be returned to the Department within 45 days of the beginning of the next calendar year and will be returned to the fund and offered for allocation in that calendar year.C. The Department may allocate funds on behalf of LEPCs to third party providers of common services, such as the Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute (MFRI).D. The Department or the SERC, if delegated, may develop a grant award formula to assure distribution of grant money to the LEPCs. This grant award formula may take into account, among other factors: (1) Quantity and risk of the chemicals reported; and(2) Prior compliance of the LEPC with spending requirements.Md. Code Regs. 26.26.01.08