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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".03" citation="COMAR 27.01.04.03" title_num="27" subtitle_num="01" chapter_num="04" heading="Criteria.">
  <text>In developing and updating its Critical Area program, a local jurisdiction shall satisfy these criteria when addressing shoreline stabilization measures:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>In accordance with COMAR 26.24.04.01-1, adherence to the structural shoreline stabilization maps developed and maintained by the Department of the Environment;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>In accordance with Environment Article, §16-201(c), Annotated Code of Maryland, and COMAR 26.24.04.01, prohibition of the use of a structural shoreline stabilization measure in an area where no significant shore erosion occurs;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Performance of mitigation measures applicable to the type of shoreline stabilization measure to be undertaken, as specified in the Commission form entitled “Shoreline Stabilization Measure Buffer Management Plan”; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>In accordance with COMAR 26.24.04.01-3 and 27.01.09.01-3, delivery to the Commission of an approved buffer management plan for each approved shoreline stabilization measure.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>