Code of Maryland Regulations (Last Updated: April 6, 2021) |
Title 26. Department of Environment |
Part 4. |
Subtitle 24. TIDAL WETLANDS |
Chapter 26.24.04. Structures |
Sec. 26.24.04.01-1. Structural Shoreline Stabilization Maps
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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.