The provisions of this regulation are in addition to the provisions of Regulation .04-1 of this chapter. An agency proposing development on State-owned land or responsible for the administration of a water-dependent facility or activity located on State-owned land shall document how each of the following siting factors is accorded due consideration: The impact on the water body upon which the water-dependent facility or activity is proposed that would likely result from the approval of that location, including: Alteration of an existing water circulation pattern or salinity regime; Adequacy of area flushing characteristics; Necessity of, and proximity to, a dredging operation; and Interference with the natural transport of sand; Disturbance to: An oyster harvest area, as defined in COMAR 08.02.04.11; An area covered in a current aquaculture lease, as defined in Natural Resources Article, §4-11A-01, Annotated Code of Maryland; A harvest reserve area, as designated under Natural Resources Article, §4-1009.1, Annotated Code of Maryland; An oyster sanctuary, as established in COMAR 08.02.04.15A; and Any other shellfish located in a shellfish area regulated by the Department of Natural Resources; Avoidance of disturbance to water quality and aquatic or terrestrial habitat resulting from the method or manner of dredging; and Avoidance or, if avoidance is not possible, minimization of: Disturbance to: A wetland; Submerged aquatic vegetation; A habitat of threatened or endangered species or species in need of conservation; In accordance with COMAR 26.08.02.04-2, a water body identified by the Department of the Environment as a Tier II, high quality water body and its watershed; In accordance with COMAR 26.08.02.04-3, a water body identified by the Department of the Environment as a Tier III, outstanding natural resource water body and its watershed; and A nontidal wetland of special State concern, as set forth in COMAR 26.23.01.01 and .04, and COMAR 26.23.06; and Adverse impact on water quality that would likely result from the facility or activity, such as nonpoint source pollution, sewage discharge, or other pollution related to vessel maintenance.