TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 100
DEFINITIONS; ACCESS TO RECORDS
PART
Env-Wt 101
DEFINITIONS INCORPORATED
Section
Env-Wt 101.01
Definitions Relating to Coastal Lands and Tidal Waters
Section
Env-Wt 101.02
Definitions Relating to Stream Crossings
Section
Env-Wt 101.03
Terms Defined in Best Management Practices Manuals
PART
Env-Wt 102
DEFINITIONS: A THROUGH E
Section
Env-Wt 102.01
100-Year Floodplain
Section
Env-Wt 102.02
Abandoned
Section
Env-Wt 102.03
Abutter
Section
Env-Wt 102.04
Abutting Property
Section
Env-Wt 102.05
Accessory Docking Structure
Section
Env-Wt 102.06
Administratively Complete
Section
Env-Wt 102.07
After-the-Fact Application
Section
Env-Wt 102.08
After-the Fact Permit
Section
Env-Wt 102.09
Applicant
Section
Env-Wt 102.10
Application
Section
Env-Wt 102.11
Authorized Agent
Section
Env-Wt 102.12
Avoidance
Section
Env-Wt 102.13
Avoidance, Minimization, Mitigation
Section
Env-Wt 102.14
Avoid and Minimize
Section
Env-Wt 102.15
Bank
Section
Env-Wt 102.16
Beach
Section
Env-Wt 102.17
Best Management Wetlands Practices for Agriculture (Agriculture BMWPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.18
Best Management Practices for Avoidance and Minimization (A/M BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.19
Best Management Practices for Forestry Operations (Forestry BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.20
Best Management Practices for Control of Invasive Plants (Invasive Plant
BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.21
Best Management Practices for Marinas (Marina BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.22
Best Management Practices for Routine Roadway Maintenance (Routine
Roadway BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt
102.23 Best Management Practices
for Trail Construction and Maintenance (Trail BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.24
Best Management Practices for Utility Maintenance (Utility BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.25
Best Management Practices for Water Quality (Water Quality BMPs)
Section
Env-Wt 102.26
Bioengineered Bank Stabilization
Section
Env-Wt 102.27
Boardwalk
Section
Env-Wt 102.28
Boat Slip
Section
Env-Wt 102.29
Boathouse
Section
Env-Wt 102.30
Bog
Section
Env-Wt 102.31
Breakwater
Section
Env-Wt 102.32
Bulkhead
Section
Env-Wt 102.33
Canopy
Section
Env-Wt 102.34 Certified
Professional Erosion and Sediment Control Specialist (CPESC Specialist)
Section
Env-Wt 102.35
Certified Wetland Scientist
Section
Env-Wt 102.36
Commercial Docking Structure
Section
Env-Wt 102.37
Commissioner
Section
Env-Wt 102.38
Compensatory Mitigation
Section
Env-Wt 102.39
Conservation Area
Section
Env-Wt 102.40
Conservation Commission
Section
Env-Wt 102.41
Conservation Project
Section
Env-Wt 102.42
Construction Activity
Section
Env-Wt 102.43
Continued Agricultural Use
Section
Env-Wt 102.44
Corduroy
Section
Env-Wt 102.45
Crib
Section
Env-Wt 102.46
Cropland
Section
Env-Wt 102.47 DataCheck
Section
Env-Wt 102.48 DataCheck Tool
Section
Env-Wt 102.49
Deck
Section
Env-Wt 102.50
Deck Area
Section
Env-Wt 102.51
Defined Channel
Section
Env-Wt 102.52
Department
Section
Env-Wt 102.53
Design Fetch
Section
Env-Wt 102.54
Designated River
Section
Env-Wt 102.55
Director
Section
Env-Wt 102.56
Docking Structure
Section
Env-Wt 102.57 Dock
Section
Env-Wt 102.58
Dolphin
Section
Env-Wt 102.59
Dredge
Section
Env-Wt 102.60
Dredged Material
Section
Env-Wt 102.61
Dredging Activity
Section
Env-Wt 102.62
Duly-Established 100-Foot Buffer
Section
Env-Wt 102.63
Ecological Integrity
Section
Env-Wt 102.64
Ephemeral Stream
Section
Env-Wt 102.65
Erosion Control
Section
Env-Wt 102.66
Erosional Features Caused by Proximate Human Activity
Section
Env-Wt 102.67
Excavate
Section
Env-Wt 102.68
Existing Legal Structure
Section
Env-Wt 102.69
Exotic Aquatic Weeds
Section
Env-Wt 102.70
Expedited Permit (EXP)
PART
Env-Wt 103
DEFINITIONS: F THROUGH P
Section
Env-Wt 103.01
Federal Classification Method
Section
Env-Wt 103.02
Federal Delineation Method
Section
Env-Wt 103.03
Fetch
Section
Env-Wt 103.04
Fill
Section
Env-Wt 103.05
Fill
Section
Env-Wt 103.06
Filling Activity
Section
Env-Wt 103.07
Finger
Section
Env-Wt 103.08
Flats
Section
Env-Wt 103.09
Float
Section
Env-Wt 103.10
Floodplain Wetland
Section
Env-Wt 103.11
Forest Management Activities
Section
Env-Wt 103.12
Forester
Section
Env-Wt 103.13
Functional Assessment
Section
Env-Wt 103.14
Grandfathered Structure
Section
Env-Wt 103.15
Hardened Shoreline
Section
Env-Wt 103.16
Hydric Soil
Section
Env-Wt 103.17
Hydrologic Integrity
Section
Env-Wt 103.18
Ice Cluster
Section
Env-Wt 103.19
Impact Analysis
Section
Env-Wt 103.20
In the Dry
Section
Env-Wt 103.21
Intermittent Stream
Section
Env-Wt 103.22
Invasive Species
Section
Env-Wt 103.23
Jetty
Section
Env-Wt 103.24
Jurisdiction
Section
Env-Wt 103.25
Jurisdictional Area
Section
Env-Wt 103.26
Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR)
Section
Env-Wt 103.27
LAC Jurisdiction
Section
Env-Wt 103.28 Local
Advisory Committee (LAC)
Section
Env-Wt 103.29
Local Governing Body
Section
Env-Wt 103.30
Located Adjacent to a Structure to Which a Watercraft May Be Secured
Section
Env-Wt 103.31
Lower Scrutiny Approval (LSA)
Section
Env-Wt 103.32
Maintenance
Section
Env-Wt 103.33
Major Docking System
Section
Env-Wt 103.34
Major Project
Section
Env-Wt 103.35
Man-Made Drainage Ditch
Section
Env-Wt 103.36
Marina
Section
Env-Wt 103.37
Marsh
Section
Env-Wt 103.38
Minimization
Section
Env-Wt 103.39
Minimization Measures
Section
Env-Wt 103.40
Minimum Impact Project
Section
Env-Wt 103.41
Minor Project
Section
Env-Wt 103.42
Mooring
Section
Env-Wt 103.43
Municipality
Section
Env-Wt 103.44
Natural Heritage Bureau (NHB)
Section
Env-Wt 103.45
Navigable Frontage
Section
Env-Wt 103.46
NH Method
Section
Env-Wt 103.47
Non-Tidal Wetland
Section
Env-Wt 103.48
Normal Agricultural Operations
Section
Env-Wt 103.49
Normal High Water Line
Section
Env-Wt 103.50
Ordinary High Water Mark
Section
Env-Wt 103.51
Perched Beach
Section
Env-Wt 103.52
Person
Section
Env-Wt 103.53
Perennial Stream
Section
Env-Wt 103.54
Permanent Dock
Section
Env-Wt 103.55
Permanent Impacts
Section
Env-Wt 103.56
Permit Action
Section
Env-Wt 103.57
Permit-By-Notification (PBN)
Section
Env-Wt 103.58
Permit Jurisdiction
Section
Env-Wt 103.59
Pier
Section
Env-Wt 103.60
Pile
Section
Env-Wt 103.61
Poorly Drained Soils
Section
Env-Wt 103.62
Practicable
Section
Env-Wt 103.63
Preservation
Section
Env-Wt 103.64
Primary Vernal Pool Indicators
Section
Env-Wt 103.65
Priority Resource Area (PRA)
Section
Env-Wt 103.66
Private Docking Structure
Section
Env-Wt 103.67
Professional Engineer
Section
Env-Wt 103.68
Protected Species or Habitat
Section
Env-Wt 103.69
Public Docking Structure
Section
Env-Wt 103.70
Public Hearing
Section
Env-Wt 103.71
Public Infrastructure
Section
Env-Wt 103.72
Public Project
Section
Env-Wt 103.73
Public Trust Surface Waters
PART
Env-Wt 104
DEFINITIONS: Q THROUGH Z
Section Env-Wt 104.01
Qualifying Criteria
Section
Env-Wt 104.02
Reconfiguration
Section
Env-Wt 104.03
Reconstruction
Section
Env-Wt 104.04
Reference Line
Section
Env-Wt 104.05
Repair
Section
Env-Wt 104.06
Replacement Structure
Section
Env-Wt 104.07
Retaining Wall
Section
Env-Wt 104.08
Revetment
Section
Env-Wt 104.09
Rip-Rap
Section
Env-Wt 104.10
Roadway
Section
Env-Wt 104.11
Rocker Box
Section
Env-Wt 104.12
Routine Roadway Maintenance Activities
Section
Env-Wt 104.13
Scrub-Shrub Wetland
Section
Env-Wt 104.14
Seasonal Dock
Section
Env-Wt 104.15
Secondary Vernal Pool Indicators
Section
Env-Wt 104.16
Sedimentation
Section
Env-Wt 104.17
Shoal
Section
Env-Wt 104.18
Shoreline Frontage
Section
Env-Wt 104.19
Significant Environmental Impact
Section
Env-Wt 104.20
Significant Function Wetland
Section
Env-Wt 104.21
Silt Fence
Section
Env-Wt 104.22
Sluice
Section
Env-Wt 104.23
Soft Bank Stabilization Components
Section
Env-Wt 104.24
Standard Permit
Section
Env-Wt 104.25
State General Permits (SGPs)
Section
Env-Wt 104.26
Statutory Permit-By-Notification (SPN)
Section
Env-Wt 104.27
Stream Channel
Section
Env-Wt 104.28
Stream Crossing
Section
Env-Wt 104.29
Stream Restoration
Section
Env-Wt 104.30
Structure
Section
Env-Wt 104.31
Subject Property
Section
Env-Wt 104.32
Substantial Public Interest
Section
Env-Wt 104.33
Surface Water
Section
Env-Wt 104.34
Surface Waters of the State
Section
Env-Wt 104.35
Swamp
Section
Env-Wt 104.36
Temporary Impacts
Section
Env-Wt 104.37
Trail Activities
Section
Env-Wt 104.38
Turbidity Barrier
Section
Env-Wt 104.39
Turbidity Control
Section
Env-Wt 104.40
US ACE Regional Supplement
Section
Env-Wt 104.41
USGS Map
Section
Env-Wt 104.42
Upland
Section
Env-Wt 104.43
Upland Buffer
Section
Env-Wt 104.44
Vernal Pool
Section
Env-Wt 104.45
Very Poorly Drained Soils
Section
Env-Wt 104.46
Water Access Structure
Section
Env-Wt 104.47
Water Quality Control Measures
Section
Env-Wt 104.48
Watercourse
Section
Env-Wt 104.49
Watercraft
Section
Env-Wt 104.50
Watershed
Section
Env-Wt 104.51
Wave Attenuator
Section
Env-Wt 104.52
Weep Hole
Section
Env-Wt 104.53
Wet Meadow
Section
Env-Wt 104.54
Wetland
Section
Env-Wt 104.55
Wetland Creation
Section
Env-Wt 104.56
Wetland Enhancement
Section
Env-Wt 104.57
Wetland Functions
Section
Env-Wt 104.58
Wetland Permit Planning Tool (WPPT)
Section
Env-Wt 104.59
Wetland Restoration
Section
Env-Wt 104.60
Wetlands Council
Section
Env-Wt 104.61
Wetlands Rules
Section
Env-Wt 104.62
Wharf
Section
Env-Wt 104.63
Wildlife Action Plan (WAP)
Section
Env-Wt 104.64
Wildlife-Friendly Erosion Control Materials
Section
Env-Wt 104.65
Working Day
PART
Env-Wt 105
MAINTENANCE OF AND ACCESS TO FILES
Section
Env-Wt 105.01
Retention of Files
Section
Env-Wt 105.02
Access to Files
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 200 HEARINGS,
APPEALS, AND WAIVER REQUESTS
PART
Env-Wt 201 PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY
Section
Env-Wt 201.01 Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 201.02 Applicability
PART
Env-Wt 202 PERMIT APPLICATION HEARINGS
Section
Env-Wt 202.01 Permit Application
Hearings: When Held
Section
Env-Wt 202.02 Permit Application
Hearings: Timing
Section
Env-Wt 202.03 Permit Application
Hearings: Procedures
PART
Env-Wt 203 APPEALS OF DECISIONS MADE
UNDER RSA 482-A
Section
Env-Wt 203.01 Definitions
Section
Env-Wt 203.02 Appealing an Enforcement
Decision
Section
Env-Wt 203.03 Appealing a Permitting
Decision
Section
Env-Wt 203.04 Action on Remand: Initial
Review, Determination of Additional Information Required
Section
Env-Wt 203.05 Action on Remand: Decision
PART
Env-Wt 204 WAIVERS
Section
Env-Wt 204.01 Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 204.02 Procedures
Section
Env-Wt 204.03 Content of Waiver Requests
Section
Env-Wt 204.04 Signature Required
Section
Env-Wt 204.05 Criteria for Waivers to
Rules
Section
Env-Wt 204.06 Criteria for Waivers under
RSA 482-A:26, III(b)
Section
Env-Wt 204.07 Decisions
Section
Env-Wt 204.08 Suspension, Revocation, or
Modifications of Waivers
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 300 PERMITS
AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS; CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL WORK IN JURISDICTIONAL
AREAS
PART
Env-Wt 301
RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 302
RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 303
RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 304
RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 305
PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY; ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Section
Env-Wt 305.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 305.02
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 305.03
Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 306
ACTIVITIES REQUIRING A PERMIT OR OTHER AUTHORIZATION; REQUIRED PLANNING
FOR ALL PROJECTS; WHEN ABUTTER NOTIFICATION REQUIRED
Section
Env-Wt 306.01
Activities Eligible for a Statutory Permit by Notification (SPN)
Section
Env-Wt 306.02
Activities Eligible For a Lower Scrutiny
Approval (LSA)
Section
Env-Wt 306.03
Activities Eligible for an Expedited Permit (EXP)
Section
Env-Wt 306.04
Activities Requiring a Standard Permit: When Standard Permits Are An Option
Section
Env-Wt 306.05
Required Planning For All Projects
Section
Env-Wt 306.06
Abutter Notification
PART
Env-Wt 307
CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL ACTIVITIES IN JURISDICTIONAL AREAS
Section Env-Wt 307.01 Purpose and Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 307.02
Requirements for Coverage Under State General Permits
Section
Env-Wt 307.03
Protection of Water Quality Required
Section
Env-Wt 307.04
Protection of Fisheries and Breeding Areas Required
Section
Env-Wt 307.05
Protection Against Invasive Species Required
Section
Env-Wt 307.06
Protection of Rare, Threatened or Endangered Species and Critical
Habitat
Section
Env-Wt 307.07
Consistency Required with Shoreland Water Quality Protection Act
Section
Env-Wt 307.08
Protection of Designated Prime Wetlands and Duly-Established 100-Foot
Buffers
Section
Section Env-Wt 307.09 Shoreline Structures
Section
Env-Wt 307.10
Dredging Activity Conditions
Section
Env-Wt 307.11
Filling Activity Conditions
Section
Env-Wt 307.12
Restoring Temporary Impacts; Site Stabilization
Section
Env-Wt 307.13
Property Line Setbacks
Section
Env-Wt 307.14
Rock Removal
Section
Env-Wt 307.15
Use of Heavy Equipment in Wetlands
Env-Wt 307.16 Adherence
to Approved Plans Required
Section
Env-Wt 307.17
Unpermitted Activities
Section
Env-Wt 307.18
Reports
PART
Env-Wt 308
ACTIVITIES ALLOWED OR PROHIBITED BY STATUTE
Section
Env-Wt 308.01
Activities Exempted by Statute from Permit Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 308.02
Clarification of Statutory Exemptions
Section
Env-Wt 308.03
Activities Prohibited or Limited by Statute
Section
Env-Wt 308.04
Statutory Permits-by-Notification (SPNs)
Section
Env-Wt 308.05
Activation of an SPN
Section
Env-Wt 308.06
SPN Notifications
Section
Env-Wt 308.07
Post-Notification Requirements for SPNs other than Utility Project SPNs
Section
Env-Wt 308.08
Conditions for SPNs
PART
Env-Wt 309
LOWER SCRUTINY APPROVALS (LSAs)
Section
Env-Wt 309.01
Applicability; Types of LSAs
Section
Env-Wt 309.02
Projects Conditionally Authorized By Rule
Section
Env-Wt 309.03
Registrations for Routine Roadway Maintenance Activities
Section
Env-Wt 309.04
Information Required for Routine Roadway Maintenance Registrations
Section
Env-Wt 309.05
Availability of Permit-by-Notification (PBN)
Section
Env-Wt 309.06
PBN Application Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 309.07
PBN Review Procedures
Section
Env-Wt 309.08
Conditions for PBNs
Section
Env-Wt 309.09
Work Subsequent to Work Under a PBN; Reclassification
PART
Env-Wt 310
SUBMISSIONS FOR EXPEDITED PERMITS (EXPs)
Section
Env-Wt 310.01
EXP Submission Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 310.02
EXP Review Procedures
Section
Env-Wt 310.03
Conditions for EXPs
Section
Env-Wt 310.04
Permit Required for Small Motor Mineral Dredging (SMMD)
Section
Env-Wt 310.05
Application for SMMD Permits
Section
Env-Wt 310.06 Submission
to Municipality and Conservation Commission Review Not Required
Section
Env-Wt 310.07
Issuance of SMMD Permit
Section
Env-Wt 310.08
Post-Issuance Requirements for SMMD Permits
PART
Env-Wt 311
APPLICATIONS AND PROCEDURES FOR STANDARD PERMITS
Section
Env-Wt 311.01
Application Preparation for All Projects
Section
Env-Wt 311.02
Pre-Application Requirements for Projects Requiring Compensatory
Mitigation
Section
Env-Wt 311.03
Application for Standard Permits
Section
Env-Wt 311.04
Application Information
Section
Env-Wt 311.05
Required Project Plans
Section
Env-Wt 311.06
Maps and Other Attachments
Section
Env-Wt 311.07
Demonstration of Avoidance and Minimization
Section
Env-Wt 311.08
Required Information for Projects with Compensatory Mitigation
Section
Env-Wt 311.09
Required Resource-Specific Information
Section
Env-Wt 311.10
Functional Assessment
Section
Env-Wt 311.11
Required Signatures and Certifications
Section
Env-Wt 311.12
After-the-Fact Applications
Section
Env-Wt 311.13
Amendments to Applications
PART
Env-Wt 312
STANDARD PERMIT APPLICATION PROCESSING AND REVIEW
Section
Env-Wt 312.01
Identification of Applications; Retention of Files
Section
Env-Wt 312.02
Administrative Completeness Determination
Section
Env-Wt 312.03
Completeness Determination of Compensatory Mitigation Proposals
Section
Env-Wt 312.04
Complete Mitigation Proposal Components
Section
Env-Wt 312.05
Technical Review
PART
Env-Wt 313
PROCEDURES AND CRITERIA FOR STANDARD PERMIT DECISIONS
Section
Env-Wt 313.01
Criteria for Approving Standard Permit Applications
Section
Env-Wt 313.02
Permit Issuance; Permit Conditions
Section
Env-Wt 313.03
Avoidance and Minimization
Section
Env-Wt 313.04
Mitigation Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 313.05
Processing of Related Wetlands and Shoreland Permit Applications
PART
Env-Wt 314
PERMIT ACCEPTANCE, RECORDATION, DURATION, EXTENSION, AND TRANSFER;
POST-ISSUANCE REQUIREMENTS
Section
Env-Wt 314.01
Acceptance of Standard Permit
Section
Env-Wt 314.02
Recordation of Certain Permits and Deed Restrictions
Section
Env-Wt 314.03
Notice Required Prior to Initiating Construction
Section
Env-Wt 314.04
Permit Duration
Section
Env-Wt 314.05
Permit Extensions
Section
Env-Wt 314.06
Permit Transfers
Section
Env-Wt 314.07
Permit Amendments
Section
Env-Wt 314.08
Notice of Completion and Certificate of Compliance Required
PART
Env-Wt 315
PROCEDURES TO ADDRESS EMERGENCIES
Section
Env-Wt 315.01
Definition
Section
Env-Wt 315.02
Emergency Authorizations for Private Property
Section
Env-Wt 315.03
Emergency Authorizations for Repairs to Public Infrastructure
Section
Env-Wt 315.04
Emergency Authorization Tracking, Follow-Up Work
Section
Env-Wt 315.05
Work During Emergencies Without Prior Authorization
Section
Env-Wt 315.06
Action After Emergency
Section
Env-Wt 315.07
Authorizations Under Federal Law
PART
Env-Wt 316
PERMIT SUSPENSION, REVOCATION, OR MODIFICATION
Section
Env-Wt 316.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 316.02
Definition
Section
Env-Wt 316.03
Suspension or Revocation of Approvals
Section
Env-Wt 316.04
Modification of Approvals
Section
Env-Wt 316.05
Notice of Decisions; Appeals
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 400
DELINEATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL AREAS; CLASSIFICATION
OF PROJECTS
PART
Env-Wt 401
RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 402 RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 403 RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 404 RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 405
PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY; ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Section
Env-Wt 405.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 405.02
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 405.03
Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 406 DELINEATION AND
CLASSIFICATION OF JURISDICTIONAL AREAS
Section
Env-Wt 406.01
References for Delineation of Wetlands Boundaries
Section
Env-Wt 406.02
Delineation of Wetlands Boundaries
Section
Env-Wt 406.03 Wetlands
Delineation Not Required for Certain Projects
Section
Env-Wt 406.04
Delineation of Water Courses
Section
Env-Wt 406.05
Identification of Other Jurisdictional Areas
Section
Env-Wt 406.06
Classification of Wetlands
PART
Env-Wt 407 BASIS FOR CLASSIFICATION OF
PROJECTS
Section
Env-Wt 407.01
Basis for Impact Classification
Section
Env-Wt 407.02
Impact Classification Adjustments
Section
Env-Wt 407.03
Jurisdictional Area Size Thresholds; Measuring Watercourse Length
Section
Env-Wt 407.04
Project-Type Exceptions (PTEs)
PART
Env-Wt 408 PRIORITY RESOURCE AREAS; FILL
IN PUBLIC WATERS; AGGREGATION
Section
Env-Wt 408.01
Projects in Priority Resource Areas (PRAs)
Section
Env-Wt 408.02
Fill in Public Waters to Make Land
Section
Env-Wt 408.03
Aggregation of Projects: Consistent Scheme of Development
Section
Env-Wt 408.04
Aggregation of Projects; Same Property
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 500
PROJECT-SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS
PART
Env-Wt 501 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 502 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 503 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 504 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 505 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 506 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 507 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 508 - RESERVED
PART
Env-Wt 509
PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY; ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Section
Env-Wt 509.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 509.02
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 509.03
Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 510
AQUATIC VEGETATION CONTROL
Section
Env-Wt 510.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 510.02
Approval Criteria for EAW Control Projects
Section
Env-Wt 510.03
Hand Removal of EAW Without a Permit
Section
Env-Wt 510.04
Approval Criteria for NAV Removal Projects
Section
Env-Wt 510.05
Application Requirements for NAV Removal and EAW Control Projects
Section
Env-Wt 510.06
Design Requirements for EAW Control Projects
Section
Env-Wt 510.07
Construction Requirements for NAV Removal and EAW Control Projects
Section
Env-Wt 510.08
Classification of NAV Removal and EAW Control Projects
PART
Env-Wt 511
CONSTRUCTION OF WATER ACCESS STRUCTURES AND BEACH REPLENISHMENT
Section
Env-Wt 511.01
Applicability; Definitions
Section
Env-Wt 511.02
Approval Criteria for Water Access Structures
Section
Env-Wt 511.03
Water Access Structure Project-Specific Application Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 511.04
Water Access Structure Design Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 511.05
Water Access Structure Construction Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 511.06
Water Access Structure Construction Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 511.07
Beach Replenishment Project Classifications
Section
Env-Wt 511.08
Deck or Patio Repair Project Classifications
PART
Env-Wt 512
BREAKWATERS
Section
Env-Wt 512.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 512.02
Approval Criteria for Breakwaters
Section
Env-Wt 512.03
Application Requirements for Breakwaters
Section
Env-Wt 512.04
Breakwater Design Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 512.05
Breakwater Construction Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 512.06
Breakwater Construction Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 512.07
Breakwater Maintenance and Repair Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 512.08
Required Modification or Removal of Breakwaters
PART
Env-Wt 513
DOCKING STRUCTURES AND ACCESSORY DOCKING STRUCTURES
Section
Env-Wt 513.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 513.02
Applicability
` Section Env-Wt
513.03 Approval Criteria for Docking
Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.04
Approval Criteria for Permanent Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.05
Approval Criteria for Accessory Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.06
Application Requirements for All Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.07
Municipal Review of Public or Commercial Docking Structures or Marinas
Section
Env-Wt 513.08
Information Required for Requests for Waivers to Size Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 513.09
Design Requirements for Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.10
Setback Requirements for Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.11
Dimensions of Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.12
Frontage Requirements for Private and Non-Commercial Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.13
Concrete Pads for Seasonal Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.14
Navigation Space for Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.15
Design Requirements for Permanent Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.16
Additional Design Standards and Application Requirements for Marinas
Section
Env-Wt 513.17
Frontage Requirements for Public or Commercial Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.18
Design Requirements for Public or Commercial Docking Structures and
Marinas
Section
Env-Wt 513.19
Design, Construction, and Maintenance Requirements for Canopies
Section
Env-Wt 513.20
Design and Construction Requirements for Dolphins, Ice Clusters, and
Tie-Off Piles
Section
Env-Wt 513.21
Design and Construction Requirements for Watercraft Lifts
Section
Env-Wt 513.22
Construction and Maintenance of Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.23
Modification of Existing Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 513.24
Docking Structure Construction, Repair, or Replacement Project
Classifications
Section
Env-Wt 513.25
Docking Structure Modification Project Classifications
Section
Env-Wt 513.26
Accessory Docking Structure Construction or Modification Project
Classifications
Section
Env-Wt 513.27
Canopy Project Classification
PART
Env-Wt 514
BANK/SHORELINE STABILIZATION: ALL PROJECTS
Section
Env-Wt 514.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 514.02
Approval Criteria for All Bank/Shoreline Stabilization Projects
Section
Env-Wt 514.03
Application Requirements for All Bank/Shoreline Stabilization Projects
Section
Env-Wt 514.04
Design Requirements for All Bank/Shoreline Stabilization Projects
Section
Env-Wt 514.05
Construction Requirements for All Bank/Shoreline Stabilization Projects
Section
Env-Wt 514.06
On-Going Requirements for All Bank/Shoreline Stabilization Projects
Section
Env-Wt 514.07
Bank Stabilization Construction Project Classification
PART
Env-Wt 515
DUG-IN BASINS AND BOATHOUSES
Section
Env-Wt 515.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 515.02
Definitions
Section
Env-Wt 515.03
Approval Criteria for Dug-In Basins and Boathouses
Section
Env-Wt 515.04
Application Requirements for Boathouses Over Dug-In Basins
Section
Env-Wt 515.05
Construction and Maintenance Requirements for Dug-In Basins and
Boathouses
Section
Env-Wt 515.06
Dug-In Basins and Boathouse Construction or Modification Project
Classification
Section
Env-Wt 515.07
Dug-In Basins and Boathouse Maintenance and Repair Project
Classification
PART
Env-Wt 516
INTAKE AND OUTFLOW STRUCTURES
Section
Env-Wt 516.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 516.02
Approval Criteria for Intake and Outflow Structures
Section
Env-Wt 516.03
Application Requirements for Intake and Outflow Structures
Section
Env-Wt 516.04
Design and Construction Requirements for Intake and Outflow Structures
Section
Env-Wt 516.05
Intake and Outflow Structure Construction Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 516.06
Maintenance and Repair of Intake and Outflow Structures
Part
Env-Wt 517
TRAILS, PATHWAYS, AND BOARDWALKS
Section
Env-Wt 517.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 517.02 Approval
Criteria for Trail, Pathway, and Boardwalk Projects
Section
Env-Wt 517.03
Application Requirements for Trail, Pathway, and Boardwalk Projects
Section
Env-Wt 517.04
Design and Construction Requirements for Trail and Pathway Projects
Section
Env-Wt 517.05
Design and Construction Requirements for Boardwalks
Section
Env-Wt 517.06
Classification of Trail and Pathway Projects
Section
Env-Wt 517.07
Classification of Boardwalk Construction Projects
Section
Env-Wt 517.08
Maintenance and Repair of Boardwalks
Section
Env-Wt 517.09
Removal of Boardwalks
PART
Env-Wt 518
OTHER WATER-RELATED NON-DOCKING STRUCTURES
Section
Env-Wt 518.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 518.02
Approval Criteria for Dikes
Section
Env-Wt 518.03
Approval Criteria for Dry Hydrants
Section
Env-Wt 518.04
Approval Criteria for Boat Launches
Section
Env-Wt 518.05
Application Requirements for Boat Launches
Section
Env-Wt 518.06
Design Requirements for Boat Launches
Section
Env-Wt 518.07
Classification of Non-Docking Structure Projects
PART
Env-Wt 519
PONDS
Section
Env-Wt 519.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 519.02
Definition
Section
Env-Wt 519.03
Approval Criteria for Ponds
Section
Env-Wt 519.04
Application Requirements for Ponds
Section
Env-Wt 519.05
Design Requirements for Ponds
Section
Env-Wt 519.06
Design Requirements for Wildlife Ponds
Section
Env-Wt 519.07
Construction Requirements for Ponds
Section
Env-Wt 519.08
Classification of Pond Construction Projects
Section
Env-Wt 519.09
Classification of Pond Maintenance and Repair Projects
PART
Env-Wt 520
FORESTRY
Section
Env-Wt 520.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 520.02
Approval Criteria for Forestry Projects
Section
Env-Wt 520.03
Forestry Notice and Application Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 520.04
Design and Construction Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 520.05
Forestry Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 520.06
Maintenance and Repair
PART
Env-Wt 521
UTILITY PROJECTS; PROJECTS IN PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
Section
Env-Wt 521.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 521.02
Utility Project Criteria for Approval
Section
Env-Wt 521.03
Approval Criteria for Standard Utility Permits
Section
Env-Wt 521.04
Utility Project Application Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 521.05
Utility Design and Construction Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 521.06
Utility Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 521.07
Maintenance and Repair
PART
Env-Wt 522
AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITIES
Section
Env-Wt 522.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 522.02
Approval Criteria for Agricultural Projects
Section
Env-Wt 522.03
Application Requirements for Agricultural Projects
Section
Env-Wt 522.04
Design Requirements for Agricultural Projects
Section
Env-Wt 522.05
Construction Requirements for Agricultural Projects
Section
Env-Wt 522.06
Classification of Agricultural Construction Projects
PART
Env-Wt 523
NON-TIDAL DREDGING
Section
Env-Wt 523.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 523.02
Criteria for Approval of Dredging Projects
Section
Env-Wt 523.03
Application Requirements for Dredging Projects
Section
Env-Wt 523.04
Classification of Dredging Projects
PART
Env-Wt 524
RESIDENTIAL, COMMERCIAL, AND INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Section
Env-Wt 524.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 524.02
Approval Criteria for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Development Projects
Section
Env-Wt 524.03
Application Requirements for Residential,
Commercial, and Industrial Development Projects
Section
Env-Wt 524.04
Design Requirements for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Development Projects
Section
Env-Wt 524.05
Construction Requirements for Residential, Commercial, and Industrial
Development Projects
Section
Env-Wt 524.06
Classification of Residential and Commercial or Industrial Development
Projects
PART
Env-Wt 525
RESTORATION/ENHANCEMENT ACTIVITIES
Section
Env-Wt 525.01
Applicability; Definitions
Section
Env-Wt 525.02
Approval Criteria for Restoration/Enhancement Activities
Section
Env-Wt 525.03
Application Requirements for Restoration/Enhancement Activities
Section
Env-Wt 525.04
Design and Construction Requirements for Restoration/Enhancement
Activities
Section
Env-Wt 525.05
Restoration/Enhancement Activities Construction Project Classification
PART
Env-Wt 526
DAMS
Section
Env-Wt 526.01
Applicability; Definitions
Section
Env-Wt 526.02
Approval Criteria for Dam Projects
Section
Env-Wt 526.03
Application Requirements for Dam Projects
Section
Env-Wt 526.04
Design Requirements for Dam Projects
Section
Env-Wt 526.05
Construction Requirements for Dam Projects
Section
Env-Wt 526.06
Construction Classification for Dam Construction, Reconstruction, or
Replacement Projects
Section
Env-Wt 526.07
Classification for Dam Modification, Repair, or Maintenance Projects
PART
Env-Wt 527
PUBLIC HIGHWAYS
Section
Env-Wt 527.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 527.02
Approval Criteria for Public Highway Projects
Section
Env-Wt 527.03
Application Requirements for Public Highway Projects
Section
Env-Wt 527.04
Design Requirements for Public Highway Projects
Section
Env-Wt 527.05
Construction Requirements for Pubic Highway
Projects
Section
Env-Wt 527.06
Maintenance and Repair for Public Highway Projects
Section
Env-Wt 527.07
Public Highway Projects Project Classification
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 600 COASTAL
LANDS AND TIDAL WATERS/WETLANDS
PART
Env-Wt 601
PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY; INCORPORATED DEFINITIONS; ABBREVIATIONS AND
ACRONYMS
Section
Env-Wt 601.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 601.02
Applicability and Intent
Section
Env-Wt 601.03
Incorporated Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 602
DEFINITIONS
Section
Env-Wt 602.01
Accessory Structure
Section Env-Wt
602.02 Aquaculture
Section
Env-Wt 602.03
Back Dune
Section
Env-Wt 602.04
Beach Nourishment
Section
Env-Wt 602.05
Coastal Areas
Section
Env-Wt 602.06
Coastal Erosion
Section
Env-Wt 602.07
Coastal Functional Assessment (CFA)
Section
Env-Wt 602.08
Coastal Hazards
Section
Env-Wt 602.09
Coastal Lands
Section
Env-Wt 602.10
Coastal Flood Risk
Section
Env-Wt 602.11
Commercial Tidal Dock
Section
Env-Wt 602.12
Developed Upland
Section
Env-Wt 602.13
Dredge Prism
Section
Env-Wt 602.14
Dune Slack Area
Section
Env-Wt 602.15
Dune Vegetation
Section
Env-Wt 602.16
Federal Navigation Project (FNP)
Section
Env-Wt 602.17
Fertilizer
Section
Env-Wt 602.18
Fore Dune
Section
Env-Wt 602.19
Forming Dune
Section
Env-Wt 602.20
Functionally-Equivalent Use
Section
Env-Wt 602.21
Ground Cover
Section
Env-Wt 602.22
High Salt Marsh
Section
Env-Wt 602.23
Highest Observable Tide Line (HOTL)
Section
Env-Wt 602.24
Impervious Surface
Section
Env-Wt 602.25
Impervious Surface Area
Section
Env-Wt 602.26
Industrial Tidal Dock
Section
Env-Wt 602.27
Landscaping
Section
Env-Wt 602.28
Line of Encroachment
Section
Env-Wt 602.29
Living Shoreline
Section
Env-Wt 602.30 Living Shoreline Sill
Section
Env-Wt 602.31
Low Phosphate, Slow Release Nitrogen Fertilizer
Section
Env-Wt 602.32
Mean High Tide
Section
Env-Wt 602.33
Mean High Water
Section
Env-Wt 602.34
Mean Higher High Water
Section
Env-Wt 602.35
Mean Low Water
Section
Env-Wt 602.36
Mean Lower Low Water
Section
Env-Wt 602.37
Mean Tide Level
Section
Env-Wt 602.38
Natural Condition
Section
Env-Wt 602.39 Overdredge
Section
Env-Wt 602.40
Primary Structure
Section
Env-Wt 602.41
Protected Tidal Zone
Section
Env-Wt 602.42
Public Infrastructure
Section
Env-Wt 602.43
Qualified Coastal Professional
Section
Env-Wt 602.44
Residential Tidal Dock
Section
Env-Wt 602.45
Sand Dune
Section
Env-Wt 602.46
Sea-Level Rise
Section
Env-Wt 602.47
Sequential Dredging
Section
Env-Wt 602.48
Special Aquatic Sites
Section
Env-Wt 602.49
Storm Surge
Section
Env-Wt 602.50
Submerged Aquatic Vegetation
Section
Env-Wt 602.51
Tidal Beach
Section
Env-Wt 602.52
Tidal Buffer Zone
Section
Env-Wt 602.53
Tidal Dock Infrastructure
Section
Env-Wt 602.54
Tidal Flats
Section
Env-Wt 602.55
Tidal Flushing
Section
Env-Wt 602.56
Tidal Marsh
Section
Env-Wt 602.57
Tidal Shoreline
Section
Env-Wt 602.58
Tidal Surface Water
Section
Env-Wt 602.59
Tidal Waters/Wetlands
Section
Env-Wt 602.60
Tidal Wetlands
Section
Env-Wt 602.61
Transient Public Use Access Points
Section
Env-Wt 602.62
Working Waterfront
Section
Env-Wt 602.63
Unaltered State
PART
Env-Wt 603
ADDITIONAL APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR PROJECTS IN COASTAL AREAS
Section
Env-Wt 603.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 603.02 Required
Information
Section
Env-Wt 603.03
Data Screening
Section
Env-Wt 603.04
Coastal Functional Assessment
Section
Env-Wt 603.05
Vulnerability Assessment
Section
Env-Wt 603.06
Project Design Narrative Required
Section
Env-Wt 603.07
Design Plans
Section
Env-Wt 603.08
Water Depth Supporting Information Required
Section
Env-Wt 603.09
Statement Regarding Impact on Navigation and Passage
PART
Env-Wt 604
GENERAL CRITERIAL FOR PROJECT IMPACTS INI
COASTAL AREAS
Section
Env-Wt 604.01
General Criteria for Tidal Beaches, Tidal Shoreline, and Sand Dunes
Section
Env-Wt 604.02
General Criteria for Tidal Buffer Zones
Section
Env-Wt 604.03
General Criteria for Tidal Waters/Wetlands
PART
Env-Wt 605
AVOIDANCE AND MINIMIZATION; COMPENSATORY MITIGATION
Section
Env-Wt 605.01
Avoidance and Minimization Requirements in Coastal Areas
Section Env-Wt 605.02 Additional Requirements for Projects In or Adjacent to Tidal Waters/Wetlands and Tidal Buffer Zones
Section
Env-Wt 605.03
Impacts Requiring Compensatory Mitigation
Section
Env-Wt 605.04
Requirements for Compensatory Mitigation for Projects in Coastal Areas
PART
Env-Wt 606
OVERWATER STRUCTURES IN COASTAL AREAS
Section
Env-Wt 606.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 606.02 Avoidance
and Minimization Standards for All Overwater Structures
Section
Env-Wt 606.03
Design Requirements for All Overwater Structures
Section
Env-Wt 606.04
Plan Requirements for All Overwater Structures
Section
Env-Wt 606.05
Docking Construction Requirements and Conditions
Section
Env-Wt 606.06
Residential Tidal Docks: General Criteria
Section
Env-Wt 606.07
Residential Tidal Docks: Design Standards
Section
Env-Wt 606.08
Commercial Tidal Docks: Local Approvals
Section
Env-Wt 606.09
Commercial Tidal Docks: Transient Public Use Access Points
Section
Env-Wt 606.10
Commercial Tidal Docks: Marinas
Section
Env-Wt 606.11
Tidal Docks: Aquaculture at Marinas
Section
Env-Wt 606.12
Commercial Tidal Docks: Working Waterfront
Section
Env-Wt 606.13
Industrial Tidal Docks and Infrastructure
Section
Env-Wt 606.14
Moorings
Section
Env-Wt 606.15
Boardwalks
Section
Env-Wt 606.16
Boathouses and Shoreline Slips
Section
Env-Wt 606.17
Project Classifications
PART
Env-Wt 607
DREDGING ACTIVITIES
Section
Env-Wt 607.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 607.02
Avoidance and Minimization
Section
Env-Wt 607.03
Tidal Dredge Project Descriptions; Approval Criteria
Section
Env-Wt 607.04
Other Application Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 607.05
Additional Information Required for Dredging Projects
Section
Env-Wt 607.06
Dredge Methods
Section
Env-Wt 607.07
Dredging Contaminated Sites
Section
Env-Wt 607.08
Sedimentation Control
Section
Env-Wt 607.09
Sediment Transport and Disposal
Section
Env-Wt 607.10
Project Classifications
PART
Env-Wt 608
TIDAL BEACH MAINTENANCE AND STABILIZATION
Section
Env-Wt 608.01
Maintenance and Stabilization Activities on Public Tidal Beaches
Section
Env-Wt 608.02
Project Classification
Section
Env-Wt 608.03
Construction of Private Tidal Beaches Prohibited
Section
Env-Wt 608.04
Beach Nourishment
PART
Env-Wt 609
TIDAL SHORELINE STABILIZATION
Section
Env-Wt 609.01
Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 609.02
Hierarchy of Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Methods
Section
Env-Wt 609.03
Analysis of Existing Structure Conditions Required
Section
Env-Wt 609.04
Techniques for Tidal Shoreline Stabilization
Section
Env-Wt 609.05
Living Shoreline Design Plans
Section
Env-Wt 609.06
Use of Wood and Rock in Living Shorelines
Section
Env-Wt 609.07
Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Using New Hard-Scape or Rip-Rap
Section
Env-Wt 609.08
Repair of Existing Rip-Rap
Section
Env-Wt 609.09
Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Using Walls
Section
Env-Wt 609.10
Minimum Impact Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Projects
Section
Env-Wt 609.11
Tidal Shoreline Stabilization Projects Requiring Standard Permit
PART
Env-Wt 610
PROTECTED TIDAL ZONE
Section
Env-Wt 610.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 610.02
Projects in the Protected Tidal Zone that Do Not Require a Permit
Section
Env-Wt 610.03
Design Standards
Section
Env-Wt 610.04
Plans and Other Information Required
Section
Env-Wt 610.05 Protected
Tidal Zone Restrictions
Section
Env-Wt 610.06
Maintenance of a Waterfront Buffer
Section
Env-Wt 610.07
Accessory Structures
Section
Env-Wt 610.08
Maintenance of a Woodland Buffer
Section
Env-Wt 610.09
Individual Sewage Disposal Systems
Section
Env-Wt 610.10
Erosion and Siltation
Section
Env-Wt 610.11
Minimum Lots and Residential Development
Section
Env-Wt 610.12
Minimum Lots and Non-Residential Development
Section
Env-Wt 610.13
Impervious Surfaces
Section
Env-Wt 610.14
Rebuilding of Non-Conforming Structures
Section
Env-Wt 610.15
Conversion of Decks and Porches Prohibited
Section
Env-Wt 610.16
Slope Limitation for Structures
Section
Env-Wt 610.17
Project Classifications
PART
Env-Wt 611
SAND DUNES
Section
Env-Wt 611.01
Prohibited Impacts
Section
Env-Wt 611.02
Projects That Do Not Require a Permit
Section
Env-Wt 611.03
Pre-Application Assessment
Section
Env-Wt 611.04
Design and Plan Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 611.05
Additional Requirements for Projects in Sand Dunes
Section
Env-Wt 611.06
Project Classifications: Major Impact Projects
Section
Env-Wt 611.07
Project Classification: Minimum Impact Projects
PART
Env-Wt 612
AQUACULTURE
Section
Env-Wt 612.01
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 612.02
Aquaculture Operations Not Requiring a Permit
Section
Env-Wt 612.03
Aquaculture Operations Requiring a Permit
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 700 PRIME
WETLANDS
PART
Env-Wt 701 PURPOSE; DEFINITIONS;
STATUTORY PARAMETERS; ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Env-Wt
701.01 Purpose
Env-Wt
701.02 Definitions
Env-Wt
701.03 Applicable Statutory Parameters
Env-Wt
701.04 Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 702 CRITERIA AND PROCEDURES FOR
DESIGNATION OF PRIME WETLANDS
Env-Wt 702.01
Identification of Wetlands for Consideration as Prime
Env-Wt
702.02 Selection of Primary Wetlands
Functions for Evaluation
Env-Wt
702.03 Designation of Prime Wetlands
PART
Env-Wt 703 SUBMISSION OF MAPS AND
DOCUMENTATION
Env-Wt
703.01 Required Information
Env-Wt
703.02 Map Requirements
Env-Wt
703.03 Report Requirements
Env-Wt
703.04 Acceptance by Department
Env-Wt
703.05 Challenges to Prime Wetlands
Boundaries
Env-Wt
703.06 Use of Delineated Prime Wetlands
Boundaries
PART
Env-Wt 704 SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION AND
CRITERIA FOR PROJECTS PROPOSED IN PRIME WETLANDS/BUFFER
Env-Wt
704.01 Applicability
Env-Wt
704.02 Supplementary Information and
Criteria for Approval
Env-Wt
704.03 Supplementary Information;
Criteria for Compensatory Mitigation
Env-Wt
704.04 Public Hearing
Env-Wt 704.05
Consideration of Public Input; Decision on Application
PART
Env-Wt 705 NOTIFICATION; PERMIT
ISSUANCE; APPEAL
Env-Wt
705.01 Notice Prior to Permit Issuance
Env-Wt
705.02 Review of Comments; Permit
Issuance
Env-Wt
705.03 Appeal
PART
Env-Wt 706 WAIVERS FOR ACTIVITIES IN
PRIME WETLANDS/BUFFERS
Env-Wt
706.01 Availability of Waivers for
Activities in Prime Wetlands/Buffers
Env-Wt
706.02 Requirements for Waiver Requests
for Forestry Activities
Env-Wt
706.03 Issuance of Waivers for Forestry
Activities
Env-Wt
706.04 Requirements for Waiver Requests
for Other Activities in Buffers
Env-Wt
706.05 Issuance of Waivers for Other
Activities in Duly-Established 100-Foot Buffers
Env-Wt
706.06 Waiver Term; Extensions of
Waivers
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 800
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION
PART
Env-Wt 801 PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY;
DETERMINATION OF APPROPRIATE MITIGATION; ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Section
Env-Wt 801.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 801.02
Applicability
Section
Env-Wt 801.03
Determination of Type of Compensatory Mitigation Required
Section
Env-Wt 801.04
Abbreviations and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 802
DEFINITIONS
Section
Env-Wt 802.01
Conservation Easement
Section
Env-Wt 802.02
Conservation Interest
Section
Env-Wt 802.03
HUC 12-digit watershed
Section
Env-Wt 802.04
In-Lieu Mitigation Payment
Section
Env-Wt 802.05
Permittee-Responsible Mitigation
Section
Env-Wt 802.06 Qualified
Professional
Section
Env-Wt 802.07
Service Area
Section
Env-Wt 802.08
Stewardship Plan
Section
Env-Wt 802.09
Sub-Watershed
PART
Env-Wt 803
COMPENSATORY MITIGATION PROPOSALS
Section
Env-Wt 803.01
Plan and Report Required for All Mitigation Proposals
Section Env-Wt 803.02 Additional Information for Wetland Impact Projects and Wetland Restoration, Enhancement, or Creation Mitigation Proposals
Section Env-Wt 803.03 Additional
Information for Stream Impact Projects and Stream Restoration or Enhancement
Mitigation Proposals
Section
Env-Wt 803.04
Mitigation Project Monitoring
Section
Env-Wt 803.05
Proposal for In-Lieu Mitigation Payment
Section
Env-Wt 803.06
Compensatory Mitigation Site Location
Section
Env-Wt 803.07
Compensation Amount
Section
Env-Wt 803.08
Compensatory Mitigation Ratios
Section
Env-Wt 803.09
Alternative Compensatory Mitigation Proposals
Section
Env-Wt 803.10
Criteria for Acceptance of In-Lieu Mitigation Payments
Section
Env-Wt 803.11
Notification of Decision on a Proposed In-Lieu Mitigation Payment
PART
Env-Wt 804 AQUATIC RESOURCE BUFFER PRESERVATION
Section
Env-Wt 804.01
Location and Value
Section
Env-Wt 804.02
Dimensions
Section
Env-Wt 804.03
Incorporated Jurisdictional Areas
Section
Env-Wt 804.04
Criteria for Evaluation of an Aquatic Resource Buffer
PART
Env-Wt 805 WETLAND RESTORATION, ENHANCEMENT, OR
CREATION
Section
Env-Wt 805.01 Choice
of Wetland Restoration, Enhancement, or Creation
Section
Env-Wt 805.02
Selection Criteria
Section
Env-Wt 805.03
Plans for Wetland Restoration, Enhancement, or Creation Projects
PART Env-Wt 806 STREAM RESTORATION OR ENHANCEMENT
Section
Env-Wt 806.01
Stream Restoration or Enhancement
Section
Env-Wt 806.02
Goals; Types of Projects
Section
Env-Wt 806.03
Information Required for Proposed Stream Mitigation Project
Section
Env-Wt 806.04
Plans for Stream Restoration and Enhancement Projects
PART
Env-Wt 807
REQUIREMENTS UPON APPROVAL OF MITIGATION PLAN
Section
Env-Wt 807.01
Submittal of In-Lieu Mitigation Payment
Section
Env-Wt 807.02
Notification of Recorded Conservation Interest
Section
Env-Wt 807.03
Notification of Construction Completion
Section
Env-Wt 807.04
Monitoring Report
Section
Env-Wt 807.05
Adjustments to Mitigation Monitoring Plan
Section
Env-Wt 807.06
Implementation of Remediation Plan
PART
Env-Wt 808
AQUATIC RESOURCE COMPENSATORY MITIGATION FUND
Section
Env-Wt 808.01 Use
of Aquatic Resource Compensatory Mitigation Fund
Section
Env-Wt 808.02
Identification of Eligible Projects
Section
Env-Wt 808.03
Requirements for ARM Fund Pre-Proposals
Section
Env-Wt 808.04
Requirements for ARM Fund Applications
Section
Env-Wt 808.05
Signatures Required for Pre-Proposals and Applications
Section
Env-Wt 808.06
Processing of ARM Fund Applications
Section
Env-Wt 808.07
Eligibility Criteria for Wetland Restoration, Enhancement, or Creation
Projects and Stream Restoration or Enhancement Projects
Section
Env-Wt 808.08
Eligibility Criteria for Land Protection Projects
Section
Env-Wt 808.09
Requirements Upon Determination of Eligibility
Section
Env-Wt 808.10
Environmental Site Assessment Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 808.11
Survey Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 808.12
Appraisal Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 808.13
Title Examination Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 808.14
Conservation Interest Instrument Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 808.15
Baseline Documentation Report
Section
Env-Wt 808.16
Stewardship Requirements
Section
Env-Wt 808.17
Final Approval, Execution, and Deed Recordation
Section
Env-Wt 808.18
Site Selection Committee
Section
Env-Wt 808.19
Application Ranking and election by the Site Selection Committee
Section
Env-Wt 808.20
Project Evaluation
Section
Env-Wt 808.21
Annual Report
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 900 STREAM
CROSSINGS; CERTIFIED CULVERT MAINTAINER PROGRAM
PART
Env-Wt 901
PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY; EXEMPTIONS; INCORPORATED DEFINITIONS;
ABBREVIATIONS AND ACRONYMS
Env-Wt 901.01 Purpose
Env-Wt 901.02
Applicability
Env-Wt 901.03 Exemptions
Env-Wt 901.04
Incorporated Definitions, Abbreviations, and Acronyms
PART
Env-Wt 902
DEFINITIONS
Env-Wt 902.01
Aggradation
Env-Wt 902.02 Aquatic
Organism
Env-Wt 902.03 Bankfull Depth
Env-Wt 902.04 Bankfull Flow
Env-Wt 902.05 Bankfull Width
Env-Wt 902.06
Closed-Bottom Culvert
Env-Wt 902.07
Connectivity
Env-Wt 902.08 Design
Storm
Env-Wt 902-09 Embedded
Env-Wt 902.10
Entrenchment Ratio
Env-Wt 902.11 Existing
Legal Crossing
Env-Wt 902.12
Flood-Prone Width
Env-Wt 902.13 Geomorphic
Compatibility
Env-Wt 902.14 Grade
Control
Env-Wt 902.15 High Bank
Erosion
Env-Wt 902.16 Hydraulic Capacity
Env-Wt 902.17
Longitudinal Profile
Env-Wt 902.18 NH Stream
Crossing Guidelines
Env-Wt 902.19
Open-Bottom Culvert
Env-Wt 902.20 Permanent
Crossing
Env-Wt 902.21 Pipe Arch
Env-Wt 902.22 Reference
Reach
Env-Wt 902.23
Rehabilitation
Env-Wt 902.24 Repair
Env-Wt 902.25 Replace
In-Kind
Env-Wt 902.26
Replacement
Env-Wt 902.27
Self-Mitigating
Env-Wt 902.28 Sinuosity
Env-Wt 902.29 Span
Structure
Env-Wt 902.30 Stream
Channel
Env-Wt 902.31 Stream
Enhancement
Env-Wt 902.32 Stream
Simulation
Env-Wt 902.33 Temporary
Crossing
Env-Wt 902.34 Tier 1
Stream Crossing
Env-Wt 902.35 Tier 2
Stream Crossing
Env-Wt 902.36 Tier 3
Stream Crossing
Env-Wt 902.37 Tier 4
Stream Crossing
PART
Env-Wt 903
STREAM CROSSINGS: CLASSIFICATIONS
AND APPLICATIONS
Env-Wt 903.01
Classification of Stream Crossings and Stream Crossing Projects
Env-Wt 903.02
Application Fees
Env-Wt 903.03
Information Required for a Stream Crossing SPN, LSA, or EXP
Env-Wt 903.04
Information Required for All Stream Crossing Standard Permit
Applications
Env-Wt 903.05
Information Required for Certain Stream Crossing Standard Permit
Applications
Env-Wt 903.06 Hydraulic
Capacity Report
PART
Env-Wt 904
DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF STREAM CROSSINGS
Env-Wt 904.01 General
Design Considerations
Env-Wt 904.02 Conditions
Applicable to All Stream Crossing Work
Env-Wt 904.03 Tier 1
Stream Crossings
Env-Wt 904.04 Tier 2
Stream Crossings
Env-Wt 904.05 Tier 3
Stream Crossings
Env-Wt 904.06 Tier 4
Stream Crossings
Env-Wt 904.07 Design
Criteria for Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 Stream Crossings
Env-Wt 904.08 Repair,
Rehabilitation, or Replacement of Tier 1 or Tier 2 Existing Legal Crossings
Env-Wt 904.09 Repair,
Rehabilitation, or Replacement of Tier 3 and Tier 4 Existing Legal Crossings
Env-Wt 904.10
Alternative Designs
PART Env-Wt 905 CERTIFIED CULVERT MAINTAINER PROGRAM
Env-Wt 905.01
Applicability
Env-Wt 905.02
Definitions
Env-Wt 905.03
Qualifications for Initial Certificate
Env-Wt 905.04
Application for Initial Certificate
Env-Wt 905.05 Signature
Required
Env-Wt 905.06 Issuance
of Certificate
Env-Wt 905.07
Certificate Renewal; Continuing Education Required
Env-Wt 905.08
Obligations and Responsibilities of Certified Individuals
Env-Wt 905.09 Quarterly
Reporting Required
Env-Wt 905.10
Suspension, Revocation, or Refusal to Renew Certificate
Env-Wt 905.11 Approved
Provider Application
Env-Wt 905.12
Designation as Approved Provider
Env-Wt 905.13 Signature
and Certification
Env-Wt 905.14 Expiration
and Renewal of Designation
Env-Wt 905.15
Obligations of Approved Providers
Env-Wt 905.16 Delegation
of Certain Administrative Functions to Approved Providers
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
CHAPTER Env-Wt 1000
REGISTRATION OF LEGALLY EXISTING DOCKING STRUCTURES IN NON-TIDAL WATERS
PART
Env-Wt 1001
PURPOSE; APPLICABILITY
Section
Env-Wt 1001.01
Purpose
Section
Env-Wt 1001.02
Applicability
PART
Env-Wt 1002
DEFINITIONS
Section
Env-Wt 1002.01
Owner
PART
Env-Wt 1003
REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS
Section
Env-Wt 1003.01
Fee and registration Information Required
Section
Env-Wt 1003.02
Registration Fee and Documents Required
Section
Env-Wt 1003.03
Specifications for Plans and Photographs of Current Conditions;
Information, Details, and Quality
PART
Env-Wt 1004
PROCESSING OF REGISTRATION
Section
Env-Wt 1004.01
Review of Registration Requests
Section
Env-Wt 1004.02
Notification of Department Determination
Section
Env-Wt 1004.03
Failure to Timely Process Registration Submittal
Section
Env-Wt 1004.04
Display of Registration Numbers on Docking Structures
Section
Env-Wt 1004.05
Period of Validity and Modifications
PART
Env-Wt 1005
REGISTRATION RENEWALS
Section
Env-Wt 1005.01
Registration Renewal Information and Timing
Section
Env-Wt 1005.02
Filing Fee and Documents Required
Section
Env-Wt 1005.03
Processing of Registration Renewal Requests