Section 21-1403. APPLICATION, LETTER OF NOTIFICATION AND PLAN CONTENTS

 

1403.1This section prescribes the information which shall be included in a plan submitted for approval. Applications and plans submitted to the Director for approval shall be made on forms provided by the Director.

 

1403.2Application forms submitted to the Director shall, at a minimum, contain the following information:

 

(a)Name and address of the applicant;

 

(b)Project location, the name of the waterway, and a description of how to reach the site;

 

(c)Purpose and justification of the project and the proposed method of removal;

 

(d)Location of off-loading site;

 

(e)Method and location of disposal;

 

(f)Name and address of the contractor, if applicable; and

 

(g)Proposed starting date and dates on which the proposed actions will be undertaken.

 

1403.3Each application form shall contain the signature of the applicant certifying that the information provided is accurate.

 

1403.4Each plan (diagram) submitted to the Director shall include, but not be limited to, the following information or documentation:

 

(a)A vicinity map which identifies the relative location of the project site, off-loading site and disposal site;

 

(b)The area and extent of the proposed harvesting, cutting, or otherwise removing or eradicating of the submerged aquatic vegetation;

 

(c)The areas of existing submerged aquatic vegetation;

 

(d)Water depths on the project site;

 

(e)Location of major landside structures (houses and boathouses) and water based structures including buoys, and mooring areas, in the project area;

 

(f)The names and current mailing addresses of adjoining property owners impacted;

 

(g)The scale to which the plan is drawn; and

 

(h)The dates of the drawing or diagrams submitted.

 

1403.5An applicant submitting a plan for approval to the Director shall notify property owners who may be affected the proposed action through a letter of notification.

 

1403.6A letter of notification shall include the following:

 

(a)A copy of the application and proposed plan; and

 

(b)A statement directing the affected property owner(s) to contact the Director for additional information or provide comments concerning the project.

 

1403.7A copy of each letter of notification shall accompany the application and plan submitted to the Director.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 41 DCR 1971, 1972 (April 15, 1994).