SECTION .0300 - COMPENSATORY MITIGATION

15A NCAC 02R .0301      GENERAL

All projects implemented for the purpose of satisfying compensatory mitigation requirements of certifications issued by the Department under 33 U.S.C. Section 1341 and permits or authorizations issued by the United States Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) under 33 U.S.C. Section 1344 shall be consistent with the Basinwide Restoration Plan for the appropriate river basin. A project shall be consistent with the Basinwide Restoration Plan if the project demonstrates that it advances the functional improvement goals identified in the Basinwide Restoration Plan or is determined to be consistent by the United States Army Corps of Engineers.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 143-214.11; 143-214.12; 143-215.3;

Eff. August 1, 1998;

Readopted Eff. March 1, 2018.