15A NCAC 07O .0102      DEFINITIONS AS USED IN THIS SUBCHAPTER

Definitions as used in this Subchapter are:

(1)           "Coastal Reserve" or "Reserve" means those coastal land and water areas, which include land and water portions of an estuary and adjacent transitional areas and uplands, set aside as a natural field laboratory and classroom to be maintained in their natural state to provide for long-term opportunities for research, education and compatible traditional uses and enjoyment of natural and scenic beauty. The Coastal Reserve includes the North Carolina National Estuarine Research Reserve. Coastal Reserve components are identified in 15A NCAC 07O .0105.

(2)           "Estuary" means that part of a river or stream or body of water having unimpaired connection with the open sea, where sea water is measurably diluted with fresh water derived from land drainage.

(3)           "Traditional uses" means public trust uses as defined in G.S. 1-45.1, including fishing, hunting, navigation, and recreation.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 113-3; 113-8; 113A-129.2; 143B-10;

Eff. July 1, 1986;

Amended Eff. April 1, 1988;

Pursuant to G.S. 150B-21.3A, rule is necessary without substantive public interest Eff. August 19, 2017;

Amended Eff. February 1, 2022.