N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 6 § 646-4.6

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 25, June 18, 2024

Section 646-4.6 - Permit Exemptions

(a) The following activities are exempt from the permit requirements of section 646-4.5

(1) emergency repairs and the ordinary maintenance, cleaning, and/or repair to any stormwater control measure;

(2) land disturbance and land clearing of less than 5,000 square feet on a site;

(3) creation of new impervious areas of less than 1,000 square feet on a site;

(4) maintenance of landscaped areas

(5) agricultural activity which is consistent with a soil conservation plan developed in accordance with the New York State Soil and Water Conservation Committee's "Agricultural Best Management Practice Systems Catalogue", which plan has been provided to the Commission not less than 15 calendar days in advance of any related land disturbance;

(6) silvicultural activity which is consistent with a soil conservation plan developed in accordance with the NYS Forestry Best Management Practices for Water Quality and which plan is provided to the commission not less than 15 calendar days in advance of any related land disturbance

(7) residential firewood harvesting that is compliant with Stream Corridor Regulations at 646-5 and NYS Forestry Best Management Practices

(8) any building, construction or land clearing occurring outside the drainage basin of Lake George from which all stormwater discharged from the development site is discharged outside of the basin;

(9) activities of an individual engaging in home gardening by growing flowers, vegetables and other plants primarily for use by that person and his or her family; and

(10) construction of an approved wastewater treatment system.

N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 6 § 646-4.6

Amended New York State Register March 17, 2021/Volume XLIII, Issue 11, eff. 3/17/2021