Md. Code Regs. 15.20.01.06 - Construction and Maintenance Criteria
A. In-stream Excavation. Except with the
written permission of the Secretary of the Department of Natural Resources,
in-stream excavation or clearing is prohibited between the following dates:
(1) October 1 through April 30 in natural
trout waters;
(2) March 1 through
May 31 in recreational trout waters; and
(3) March 15 through June 15 in anadromous
fish spawning waters.
B.
Clearing and Snagging.
(1) Clearing and
snagging of a channel may not endanger channel stability.
(2) The areas to be cleared and snagged shall
be limited to:
(a) The channel bottom, banks,
and berms;
(b) Adjacent trees or
other objects that may fall into a channel;
(c) Access roads;
(d) Temporary disposal areas; and
(e) Areas designated by a soil conservation
district for planned conservation areas.
C. Revegetation.
(1) On each project, a species of erosion
controlling vegetation adapted to the area and a proven method of vegetation
establishment shall be used for revegetation.
(2) Provisions shall be taken on a project to
reduce soil erosion until effective revegetation can be accomplished.
(3) During the growing season, at a minimum:
(a) Channel banks shall be seeded at the end
of each day's excavation; and
(b)
Other areas where soil has been disturbed shall be seeded within 7 days of
final soil disturbance.
(4) The progress of revegetation shall be
monitored by the association and corrective action taken when
necessary.
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