(a) In this section, “watershed implementation plan” has the meaning stated in § 8-2A-01 of the Natural Resources Article.
(b) The following may count toward a nitrogen load reduction identified in the State’s or a local jurisdiction’s watershed implementation plan:
(1) A reduction in nitrogen from upgrading an on-site sewage disposal system to the best available technology for the removal of nitrogen if the operation and maintenance for the on-site sewage disposal system is current; and
(2) A reduction in nitrogen from pumping out an on-site sewage disposal system that is subject to a local jurisdiction’s septic stewardship plan if the local jurisdiction’s septic stewardship plan meets the requirements under § 9- 1605.2(h)(8)(iii)2 of this title.