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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01-3" citation="COMAR 26.24.04.01-3" title_num="26" subtitle_num="24" chapter_num="04" heading="Application Requirements.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In addition to the requirements of COMAR 26.24.02.02, a person proposing a shoreline stabilization measure shall submit the following information at the time of application:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>An 8-1/2 by 11-inch plan, with dimensions, of the proposed project showing:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Location;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Land ownership;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Existing and proposed contours;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>Existing mean high water line and, if applicable, existing landward boundary of State and private tidal wetlands, each as field-verified by the applicant;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>For a nonstructural shoreline stabilization measure, the proposed mean high water line and the proposed landward boundary of State and private tidal wetlands;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>Existing and proposed structures, including:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>A septic system;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>A utility-related structure;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>A building;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>A road;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Drainage features; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>An equipment storage area;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>Adjacent shoreline features;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Best management practices to control any upland runoff which contributes to erosion;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Type of materials to be used in construction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Site bathymetry;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>A waiver, if the project qualifies for a structural shoreline stabilization measure under Regulation .01-2 of this chapter;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>Photographs of the project site, the adjoining shoreline, and existing structures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>In accordance with the requirements of COMAR 27.01.09.01-3, the proposed major or minor buffer management plan that will address disturbance of the buffer, including any disturbance to stabilize a bank or slope or to control erosion above mean high water;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Critical Area Buffer Notification Form signed by the property owner;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>If required by the Department, a design report that includes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>A foundation investigation;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A structural analysis;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The structural properties of the materials to be used to construct the proposed project;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(d)">
        <text>The estimated economic, environmental, and other benefits to be derived from the project;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(e)">
        <text>The design life expectancy of the project;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(f)">
        <text>The sequence of construction;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(g)">
        <text>A description of the method of construction that includes:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Estimated beginning and completion dates;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>The equipment to be used;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>The proposed access to the site;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>The foundation excavations;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>The means for diverting water away from the project during construction; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(vi)">
          <text>The means for controlling the dewatering discharges;</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(h)">
        <text>Specific references and benchmarks used by the designer;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(i)">
        <text>Estimated impact, if any, of the project on adjacent properties;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(j)">
        <text>Estimated impact, if any, of the project on public access to the shore;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(k)">
        <text>Written specifications for the quality of the materials and methods of construction to ensure that design criteria will be met or exceeded;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(l)">
        <text>A description of how the reclamation of lost upland meets the requirements of COMAR 26.24.03.06C, if applicable; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(m)">
        <text>A description of measures to be taken to avoid and minimize impacts to plant, fish, and wildlife habitat before, during, and after construction; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>If required by the Department, an alternatives analysis, including:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The justification for rejecting the options required to be considered under COMAR 26.24.04.01B;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The justification for the selected shoreline stabilization measure; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>For a structural shoreline stabilization measure, proof of consideration of each alternative, including an analysis of habitat impact for each alternative, in the following order of preference:</text>
        <paragraph num="(i)">
          <text>Beach nourishment;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(ii)">
          <text>Breakwater;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iii)">
          <text>Groin, jetty, or a similar structure;</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(iv)">
          <text>Revetment; and</text>
        </paragraph>
        <paragraph num="(v)">
          <text>Bulkhead.</text>
        </paragraph>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Based on project size and scope, environmental sensitivity of the project site, and potential adverse impacts to State or private tidal wetlands, the Department may, with notice to the applicant by telephone, letter, email, or meeting, require information in addition to §A of this regulation.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>