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MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  4-802 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 4 - Department of General Services|Subtitle 8 - Energy|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 4-802 - Legislative Policy

    To encourage the consideration of energy efficiency in building design and to establish a model for future application in the private sector, it is the policy of the State that any building financed or constructed by the State or with State assistance must be designed and constructed to:         (1)    minimize the cost to the State; and        (2)    achieve the most efficient use of energy resources in the operation and maintenance of the building.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  4-803 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 4 - Department of General Services|Subtitle 8 - Energy|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 4-803 - Evaluations Required

    (a)    To save both cost and energy, the Department shall project life–cycle costs and perform an energy consumption analysis during the preliminary design phase of the construction or renovation of any building.    (b)    Each construction appropriation shall require a State agency, including a district school board, to obtain a projection of life–cycle costs and an energy consumption analysis from the Department.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  4-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 4 - Department of General Services|Subtitle 8 - Energy|Part I - Definitions; General Provisions|Section 4-804 - Replacement or Supplementation of Energy-Consuming Equipment

    When a primary procurement unit replaces or supplements a major item of energy-consuming equipment in an existing building owned or leased by the State, the procurement of the equipment shall be made on the basis of a life-cycle cost analysis of alternatives in accordance with standards established under § 4-808 of this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  4-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 4 - Department of General Services|Subtitle 8 - Energy|Part II - Guidelines, Standards, and Procedures|Section 4-807 - Standards and Procedures to Evaluate Efficiency

    (a)    The Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Energy Administration, shall establish standards and procedures, including energy conservation performance guidelines, for evaluating the efficiency of the design for any proposed State-financed or State-assisted building construction.    (b)    The standards shall be based on materials developed by the Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Energy Administration, and on the best currently available methods of evaluating design efficiency, including methods developed or used by:        (1)    the Department of Housing and Urban Development and other federal agencies;        (2)    the National Institute of Standards and Technology; and        (3)    professional societies.    (c)    The Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Energy Administration, shall update the standards and procedures by March 1 of each odd-numbered year.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  4-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 4 - Department of General Services|Subtitle 8 - Energy|Part II - Guidelines, Standards, and Procedures|Section 4-808 - Projection of Life-Cycle Costs

    (a)    To determine life-cycle costs, the Department, in cooperation with the Maryland Energy Administration, shall establish standards that require at least:        (1)    an evaluation of:            (i)    the amount and type of glass used in the building and the directions of exposure;            (ii)    the effect of insulation incorporated into the design of the building;            (iii)    the effect of the use of active and passive solar energy systems;            (iv)    if wind or solar energy is used, the orientation and integration of the building with respect to its site; and            (v)    the variable occupancy and operating conditions of the building and its parts;        (2)    an energy consumption analysis of each major piece of equipment in any of the following systems serving the building:            (i)    the cooling system;            (ii)    the heating system;            (iii)    the hot water system;            (iv)    the lighting system;            (v)    the ventilation system; and            (vi)    any other major energy-using system; and        (3)    a comparison of possible alternative energy systems:            (i)    that would use the most plentiful and available energy resources in combinations that would result in maximum energy efficiency, both in the building and at the source; and            (ii)    with respect to the projected annual energy consumption of the major energy-using equipment of each system over the life of the building.    (b)    To evaluate life-cycle costs, the Department shall:        (1)    adopt and uniformly apply a definition of the “life of the building”; and        (2)    provide defending criteria for the definition adopted.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-601 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part I - Definition; General Provisions|Section 5-601 - "Plan" Defined

    In this subtitle, “Plan” means the State Development Plan.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-602 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part I - Definition; General Provisions|Section 5-602 - Requirements

    (a)    The Department shall prepare and from time to time revise a plan or plans for development of the State. The plan or plans collectively shall be known as the State Development Plan.    (b)    The Department shall prepare the Plan to promote the general welfare and prosperity of the people of the State through the coordinated development of the State.    (c)    The Department shall base the Plan on studies of governmental, economic, physical, and social conditions and trends.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-603 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part I - Definition; General Provisions|Section 5-603 - Preparation and Revision

    In the preparation and revision of the Plan or any part of it, the Department shall:         (1)    seek comments from and consult with the local governments of the areas that are affected by the Plan; and        (2)    seek the cooperation and advice of appropriate:            (i)    governmental units;            (ii)    regional planning commissions;            (iii)    public or private educational institutions;            (iv)    public or private research organizations;            (v)    civic groups; and            (vi)    interested persons.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-604 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part I - Definition; General Provisions|Section 5-604 - Policy Recommendations

    The Plan shall embody the policy recommendations of the Department regarding the economic and physical development of the State.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-605 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part I - Definition; General Provisions|Section 5-605 - Review and Filing of Plan by Governor

    (a)    On completion, the Secretary shall send to the Governor the Plan, any substantial part of the Plan, or any revision to the Plan.    (b)    The Governor shall file with the Secretary of State the Plan, part of the Plan, or revision to the Plan, together with any comments made by the Governor, and, in that event:        (1)    the Department shall make copies of the material filed available for general distribution or sale; and        (2)    the Governor shall send copies of the material filed:            (i)    to the head of each unit of the State government; and            (ii)    subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-606 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part I - Definition; General Provisions|Section 5-606 - Denial of Permit of Funding

    (a)    The Plan may not be used to deny:        (1)    a State–issued permit; or        (2)    State funding:            (i)    mandated by statute or regulation; or            (ii)    provided for in the State operating budget or capital budget.    (b)    The Plan does not:        (1)    supersede any State statute or regulation;        (2)    supersede any local ordinance or regulation;        (3)    affect the delegation of planning and zoning powers granted by the State to local jurisdictions under Division II, Title 9, Subtitles 2 or 3, Title 10, or Title 11 of the Local Government Article and Division I of the Land Use Article; or        (4)    overturn or prevent a decision of a local jurisdiction to fund a project.    (c)    The Plan may not require a local government to change or alter a local ordinance, regulation, or comprehensive plan.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-608 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-608 - Objectives, Standards, and Principles

    The Plan shall contain a statement of the objectives, standards, and principles sought to be expressed in the Plan.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-609 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-609 - Capital Plans and Programs

    The Plan shall contain a comprehensive analysis and evaluation of the capital plans and programs of each unit of the State government.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-610 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-610 - Grants, Loans, and Services

    The Plan shall contain a review and analysis of:         (1)    all federal grants, loans, or services available to the State;        (2)    all State grants to local governments; and        (3)    the impact of any existing or proposed federal program on the State.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-611 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-611 - Areas of Critical State Concern

    (a)    The Plan shall identify all areas designated by the Department as areas of critical State concern.    (b)    Each county shall recommend to the Department those areas in the county that should be designated as areas of critical State concern.    (c)    Before designating an area as an area of critical State concern, the Secretary shall consult with and consider any recommendations submitted by affected political subdivisions.    (d)    The Secretary may adopt regulations for the political subdivisions to use in recommending areas to be designated as areas of critical State concern.    (e)    The Department shall:        (1)    furnish to the governing body of each affected political subdivision the full text of each proposed designation of an area as an area of critical State concern;        (2)    give each political subdivision affected by a proposed designation at least 45 days to review and comment on the proposed designation; and        (3)    publish its designation of areas of critical State concern, together with all written comments received from political subdivisions regarding the areas designated.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-612 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-612 - Land Use Recommendations

    The Plan shall contain recommendations for the most desirable general pattern of land use in the State. The recommendations shall be based on the best available information concerning:         (1)    environmental and natural factors, including climate, soil and underground conditions, topography, and water sources and bodies of water;        (2)    present and prospective economic bases of the State;        (3)    water and sewerage facilities;        (4)    trends of industrial, population, or other developments;        (5)    habits and standards of life of the people of the State; and        (6)    the relation of land use in the State to land use in adjoining areas.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-613 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-613 - Major Public and Private Works

    The Plan shall contain recommendations concerning the need for and the proposed general location of major public works and private facilities, including utilities, flood control works, water reservoirs, pollution control facilities, and military or defense installations, that are of State, as opposed to purely local or regional, concern because of:         (1)    their function, size, extent, or legal status;        (2)    the fact that their authorization, location, or construction is legally under the jurisdiction of a unit of the State government; or        (3)    any other reason that makes inclusion in the Plan appropriate.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-614 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-614 - Circulation Patterns

    The Plan shall recommend a major circulation pattern for the State, including major transportation routes and major terminals that should be used for movement within the State or for movement from and to adjoining areas.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-615 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 6 - State Development Plan|Part II - Contents of Plan|Section 5-615 - Other Recommendations

    The Plan shall contain the recommendations of the Secretary concerning any current or impending problem that may affect the State as a whole.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-801 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part I - Definitions|Section 5-801 - Definitions

    (a)    In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated.    (b)    “Commission” means the Patuxent River Commission.    (c)    “Plan” means:        (1)    the Patuxent River Policy Plan that has been approved by the General Assembly; and        (2)    all amendments to that Plan that are approved under this subtitle.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-804 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part II - Patuxent River Policy Plan|Section 5-804 - Purpose of Plan

    The Plan shall be used as a policy guide by local jurisdictions and units of the State government in carrying out their action and regulatory programs in the Patuxent River Watershed.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-805 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part II - Patuxent River Policy Plan|Section 5-805 - Amendment of Plan

    (a)    (1)    The Department has primary responsibility for preparing proposed amendments to the Plan.        (2)    For the purpose of updating the Plan, the Department and the Commission shall together consider draft amendments to the Plan at least once every 5 years starting with October 1, 1995.        (3)    In preparing a proposed amendment, the Department shall consult with local jurisdictions and appropriate units of the State government, who shall:            (i)    provide the Department with pertinent information, including information on implementation of the Plan; and            (ii)    cooperate with and assist the Department in preparing the proposed amendment.    (b)    Before the Department presents a proposed amendment to the Plan to local jurisdictions for their approval, the Commission shall:        (1)    review and comment on the proposed amendment and work with the Department in making any modifications to the proposed amendment that the Commission considers necessary;        (2)    distribute copies of the proposed amendment to the Governor, appropriate members of the General Assembly, the local jurisdictions entitled to voting representation on the Commission, other affected local jurisdictions, and appropriate units of the State government, for their information and comments; and        (3)    conduct at least 1 public hearing on the proposed amendment.    (c)    After a proposed amendment to the Plan has been acted on by the Commission, the Department may present the proposed amendment to the governing bodies of the local jurisdictions entitled to voting representation on the Commission, for their approval, by resolution. The Department shall include any comments made by the Commission.    (d)    (1)    If the governing bodies of 6 of the 8 local jurisdictions entitled to voting representation on the Commission approve the proposed amendment, the Department shall present the proposed amendment to the General Assembly. The Department shall include any comments made by the Commission or by the governing bodies.        (2)    If the General Assembly, by joint resolution, approves the proposed amendment, the effective date of the amendment is immediate, unless otherwise specified in the amendment.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-806 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part II - Patuxent River Policy Plan|Section 5-806 - Duties of Department

    (a)    After the General Assembly approves an amendment to the Plan, the Department shall:        (1)    present copies of the approved amendment to the Governor and to each local jurisdiction entitled to voting representation on the Commission, for their information; and        (2)    make copies of the amendment to the Plan available to the general public.    (b)    The Department continuously shall review and evaluate information related to the Patuxent River and its watershed.    (c)    The Department periodically shall make and assist local jurisdictions and units of the State government in making environmental assessments of:        (1)    comprehensive planning programs, as they relate to the Patuxent River and its watershed; and        (2)    major land use changes, major regulatory actions, and major rezonings whether proposed or implemented as they relate to the Patuxent River and its watershed.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-807 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part II - Patuxent River Policy Plan|Section 5-807 - Funds for Program

    Funds for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle may include:         (1)    money from the General Fund of the State;        (2)    proceeds of special assessments, permit fees, or other fees;        (3)    available special funds;        (4)    local contributions; or        (5)    federal grants.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-808 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part II - Patuxent River Policy Plan|Section 5-808 - Staff for Plan

    The staff for the Patuxent River planning program described in this subtitle shall consist of or be supplemented by personnel from the local jurisdictions and State departments entitled to voting representation on the Commission.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-809 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part II - Patuxent River Policy Plan|Section 5-809 - Biennial Report

    (a)    The Department shall review, evaluate, and report biennially to the Governor and, subject to § 2-1257 of the State Government Article, to the General Assembly on the implementation of the Plan and the status of the Patuxent River and its watershed.    (b)    The report shall include specific recommendations of the Department concerning implementation of the Plan and the bases for these recommendations.    (c)    Before presenting its report to the General Assembly, the Department shall present the report to the Commission for its comments. The Department shall include any comments of the Commission when it presents the report to the General Assembly.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-812 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part III - Patuxent River Commission|Section 5-812 - Commission Established

    There is a Patuxent River Commission in the Department.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-813 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part III - Patuxent River Commission|Section 5-813 - Scope of Responsibilities of Commission

    The existence of the Commission does not take away or limit the authority that any principal department of the State government had on July 1, 1980.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-815 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part III - Patuxent River Commission|Section 5-815 - Election of Officers

    (a)    From among its voting members, the Commission shall elect a Chairman.    (b)    From among its voting members, the Commission may elect a vice chairman and any other officers it requires.    (c)    The manner of election of officers and their terms of office shall be as the Commission determines.
MD. State Finance and Procurement Code Ann. §  5-816 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Finance and Procurement|Division I - State Finance|Title 5 - State Planning|Subtitle 8 - Patuxent River|Part III - Patuxent River Commission|Section 5-816 - Duties of Commission

    In addition to its other powers and duties, the Commission shall:         (1)    review the operation of units of State and local government that have responsibility for implementation of the Plan;        (2)    provide a clearinghouse for information on the Patuxent River and its watershed;        (3)    review and comment on plans and reports related to the Patuxent River and its watershed; and        (4)    serve as the tributary strategy team for the Patuxent Watershed, coordinating the Patuxent tributary strategy with the Plan.