Maryland Code, Environment § 18-102

(1) Assess documentation submitted by the project applicant for degradation criteria related to:

(2) Assess whether the project applicant incorporated the following cobenefits, as appropriate, into the application:

(3) Assess documentation of community notifications conducted by the project applicant prior to the submission of the application;

(4) Assess whether the applicant incorporated, to the extent practicable, recognized best management practices to:

(5) Establish a plan to provide for at least 5 years of monitoring in accordance with subsection (d) of this section.

(1) Whether the project applicant provided notice as required in § 18-101 of this title;

(2) Whether the project applicant conducted a public meeting as required in § 18-101(d) of this title;

(3) Whether the project applicant placed appropriate project signage;

(4) Whether the project applicant considered the project's compatibility with local land use, especially in urban, suburban, and other high-visibility areas;

(5) Whether and how the project applicant considered and responded to relevant public input, including any resulting modifications to the project; and

(6) How the project applicant considered public input in the final application design.

(d)(1) On completion of a stream and floodplain restoration project, the Department shall provide for at least 5 years of monitoring per the design and permit associated with the design for each authorized project.

(2) The monitoring required under this subsection shall include an assessment of stream stability, stream and floodplain function, and vegetation viability within the affected project area.