Maryland Environment Section 3-205

      (a)      Before the Department proposes any changes in the provisions of this title or revisions to the environmental noise regulations, the Department shall:

            (1)      Submit the proposed revisions to the Council for advice;

            (2)      Conduct public hearings; and

            (3)      Prepare or solicit technical input on issues related to the revisions.

      (b)      Within 60 days after receiving a proposed revision from the Department, the Council shall give the Department its advice on the proposal by recommending:

            (1)      Adoption;

            (2)      Rejection; or

            (3)      Modification.

      (c)      The Council may provide advice to the Department on any matter relating to noise pollution.