Md. Code Regs. 26.24.04.01-1

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 22, November 1, 2024

Section 26.24.04.01-1 - Structural Shoreline Stabilization Maps

A. The Department shall develop and maintain maps on its website that:

(1) Display the areas that are appropriate for structural shoreline stabilization measures; and

(2) Are readily available to the public.

B. When determining the areas appropriate for structural shoreline stabilization measures, the Department shall consider:

(1) The presence or absence of a natural shoreline;

(2) Proximity to channels;

(3) As determined by the Department based on site conditions, the presence of high energy waves or a severely eroding shore that would render a nonstructural stabilization measure infeasible;

(4) The extent to which a water-dependent facility requires a bulkheaded shoreline for loading and unloading operations, such as the berthing of commercial vessels;

(5) Impacts to rare, threatened and endangered species, and species in need of conservation; and

(6) Any other site-specific factor, as determined relevant by the Department.

Md. Code Regs. 26.24.04.01-1

Regulation .01-1 adopted effective February 4, 2013 (40:2 Md. R. 73)