15A NCAC 04B .0107      MANDATORY STANDARDS FOR LAND-DISTURBING ACTIVITY

(a)  No land-disturbing activity subject to these Rules shall be undertaken except in accordance with G.S. 113A-57 and the standards established in these Rules.

(b)  Unless where otherwise specified in the Act or the rules of this Chapter, provisions for permanent ground cover sufficient to restrain erosion shall be accomplished within 90 calendar days following completion of construction or development.

(c)  Pursuant to G.S. 113A-57(4) and 113A-54(d)(4), an erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be filed and approved by the approving authority.

(d)  All individuals that obtain a State or locally-approved erosion and sedimentation control plan that disturb one acre or more of land are required by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to obtain coverage under the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Construction General Permit No. NCG010000 (NCG01). The requirements in NCG01 for temporary or permanent ground cover may differ from the ground cover, or stabilization, requirements in this Chapter. It is the responsibility of the person conducting the land-disturbing activity to ensure compliance with the NCG01.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113A‑54(d)(4); 113A‑57;

Eff. February 1, 1976;

Amended Eff. July 1, 2000; May 1, 1990; August 1, 1988; November 1, 1984; March 14, 1980;

Readopted Eff. April 1, 2020.