On Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. the Environmental Protection Commission (EPC) staff will conduct a virtual public workshop regarding proposed rule revisions to the “Basis of Review for Authorization of Activities Pursuant to Chapter 1-11 – Wetlands” (BOR). Revisions are primarily proposed to Chapter V which deals with the Miscellaneous Activities in Wetlands (MAIW) permitting program. MAIWs are wetland permits for development which are of nominal consequence to the wetland and do not require a reasonable use analysis or mitigation. The majority of the proposals clarify MAIW permitting criteria regarding shoreline stabilization and exemptions. Additional revisions are proposed to Chapter III of the BOR to bring clarification to the consideration of cumulative impacts. The proposed rule amendments are anticipated to be presented to the Commissioners for consideration in August.
Should you have questions about registering for the workshop or would like a copy of the proposed rule revisions, please send an email to epcinfo@epchc.org on or before June 17, 2024. Written comments may be submitted to epcinfo@epchc.org for consideration by July 15, 2024 if you are unable to attend the workshop or have comments or concerns you wish to submit. EPC Rules only become final after a public hearing conducted by the Commission, which is anticipated to be held on August 15, 2024.
Please see the link below to view the proposed Basis of Review rule amendments. Please note the draft rule has additional changes since the first workshop, including but not limited to Chapter III.
Register for the June 18th virtual workshop at the link below. The workshop will be conducted via Webex.
