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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".06-2" citation="COMAR 27.01.02.06-2" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="02" heading="Environmental Report.">
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>The environmental report required under Regulation .06-1A(5) of this chapter shall include all of the following:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>A project description;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>The subdivision and development history:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Between December 1, 1985 and the date of growth allocation application in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Between June 1, 2002 and the date of growth allocation application in the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(3)">
      <text>A brief narrative that describes:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>The type of project;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The proposed change of Critical Area land classification; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>How the growth allocation would support the jurisdiction's overall planning goals, including reference to the relevant sections of the local jurisdiction's adopted comprehensive plan, water and sewer plan, and adopted zoning ordinance;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(4)">
      <text>Total acreage in the Critical Area and total acreage for which Critical Area designation is proposed to be changed;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(5)">
      <text>Total forest, developed woodland, and vegetated area proposed to be cleared;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(6)">
      <text>Method and description of proposed stormwater management, including all qualitative and quantitative management measures;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(7)">
      <text>In the intensely developed area, the preliminary plan for compliance with the 10 percent pollutant reduction rule, including all worksheets and all supporting documentation;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(8)">
      <text>Measures proposed for soil erosion and sediment control, including implementation strategy;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(9)">
      <text>In the limited development area and resource conservation area, existing and proposed lot coverage information, calculated by square feet of coverage for each lot and total area of lot coverage within the limited development area and total area of lot coverage within the resource conservation area;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(10)">
      <text>Mitigation required for clearing of forest area, developed woodland, or vegetation in accordance with the requirements of Regulations .04C and .05C(9) of this chapter, COMAR 27.01.05, or the local program;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(11)">
      <text>If applicable, the proposed afforestation area:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>In the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, in the limited development area and the resource conservation area; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>In the Atlantic Coastal Bays Critical Area, in all land classifications;</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(12)">
      <text>Identification of the local zoning district and that district's defining characteristics;</text>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(13)">
      <text>A buffer management plan, consistent with §B of this regulation if:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>It is a condition of development that the buffer be established on the development site;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>A proposed development activity impacts the buffer; or</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>The removal of trees or vegetation in the buffer, including invasive species, is proposed; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(14)">
      <text>If the proposed development will impact an identified habitat protection area, a habitat protection plan that is consistent with §C of this regulation.</text>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>If §A(13) of this regulation is applicable, the local jurisdiction shall require the developer to prepare a buffer management plan in accordance with COMAR 27.01.09.01-3.</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>If §A(14) of this regulation is applicable, a local jurisdiction shall:</text>
    <paragraph num="(1)">
      <text>Require the developer to prepare a habitat protection plan that:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>Is based on consultation with the Department of Natural Resources and any other appropriate federal or State agency;</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>Identifies any habitat or species on the project site, as set forth under COMAR 27.01.09; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(c)">
        <text>Includes protective measures necessary and appropriate to provide for long-term conservation of the identified habitat and species; and</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
    <paragraph num="(2)">
      <text>Ensure:</text>
      <paragraph num="(a)">
        <text>That full implementation of the proposed protective measures can be achieved on the project site; and</text>
      </paragraph>
      <paragraph num="(b)">
        <text>The execution of necessary long-term protective agreements.</text>
      </paragraph>
    </paragraph>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>