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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 26.24.03.01" title_num="26" subtitle_num="24" chapter_num="03" heading="Maintenance Dredging.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements of COMAR 26.24.02.02, an applicant proposing to maintenance dredge, or to dredge to maintain an existing use, in State or private tidal wetlands shall submit the following information at the time of application:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A plan depicting the dimensions, including the existing and proposed depths and location of the main channel and all the spur channels proposed to be dredged;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Quantity of material to be dredged;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Documentation detailing when the site was last dredged and the dimensions of the channel, if applicable;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Evidence of historical boat use since January 1, 1972;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Texture characterization of material to be dredged; and</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Dredge material placement information in accordance with Regulation .03 or .05 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>Except for emergency dredging projects as determined by the Department, a map depicting:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Current submerged aquatic vegetation populations within the area to be dredged, and a 500-yard buffer, if appropriate;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Date of the submerged aquatic vegetation survey;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Method of sampling; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Justification for classifying the proposed maintenance dredging as an emergency.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>The Department may recommend that a wetland license contain a condition to allow for periodic maintenance dredging of quantities less than 500 cubic yards.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>