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 Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021)
 Title 27. Critical Area Commission for the Chesapeake & Atlantic Coastal Bays
 Subtitle 02. DEVELOPMENT IN THE CRITICAL AREA RESULTING FROM STATE AND LOCAL AGENCY PROGRAMS
 Chapter 27.02.07. Commission Review, Decision Process, and Time Frames

  Sec. 27.02.07.02. Review Procedures  

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  • A. For the purpose of reviewing the development proposals listed in Regulation .01 of this chapter, the Commission may establish panels, pursuant to Regulation .03 of this chapter, or it may undertake reviews by the full Commission.

    B. The Commission may seek public comment on proposals for development and may hold public hearings for this purpose except that any proposed development that adversely affects the growth allocation of a local jurisdiction, as described in COMAR 27.01.02.06, shall require a public hearing.

    C. If appropriate, public hearings shall be held in the local jurisdiction in which the proposed development would be located. If the development is located in, or would affect, more than one jurisdiction, the Chairman shall decide in which of the jurisdictions the hearing should be held.

    D. At a hearing, the Commission or its panel shall hear the comments of the public concerning the proposed development and may entertain a presentation by the sponsoring State or local agency. The Commission shall limit comment by the public to relevant matters within the scope and purview of the Commission and shall make and keep a full record of the proceedings.

    E. For purposes of reviewing an application for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity in the Critical Area the following apply:

    (1) In accordance with Public Utilities Article, 3-106, Annotated Code of Maryland, the Chairman may request to become a party in a proceeding before the Public Service Commission and shall provide notice to the Commission; and

    (2) The Chairman shall review an application in accordance with COMAR 27.02.04.02G.

    F. The Chairman may refer an application to the Commission for review, including for:

    (1) A Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity; and

    (2) A State minor solar energy generating system in the Critical Area.

    G. The Chairman shall refer to the Commission an application for a State or local major solar energy generating system in the Critical Area in the resource conservation area.